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Archive for August, 2008

The Tools to Become Strong

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Hey, my name is James “Krazy Koyote.”  I went to RedCliff when I was 17 years old. I’ve never taken the time to actually let the staff know how much it changed my life.  Now, five years later, I notice the impact it had on my life.

I admit that when I came home I was worse than before because I was mad. But you guys gave me the tools to deal with the messes I made for myself. I remember Doc Dan sooo well. I remember how we’d argue and I remember how he had this ability to make me see things without telling me.

I just want you guys to know that I’m doing well now. I got in a motorcycle accident last year and almost was killed a few times. If I hadn’t gone to RCA I think the way I handled those life changing experiences would have been a lot differently.

Now I’m enrolled in college and working on becoming an X-ray tech.  I don’t give RCA the credit, but I do hold them responsible for giving me the tools to strengthen myself as an individual and make myself a strong man. I no longer look to other people for help or blame other people for the things that have happened to me. I accept responsibility for my actions, then I change myself for the better.  

Gail’s memories

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Unless you have been there and slept under the stars with your child in the desert of Utah, it is difficult to explain the harmony and trust that RedCliff works so well to accomplish.

Chris’ days at RedCliff were mixed. Initially with disgust and an attitude, and ultimately with respect for himself and ALL others. Chris’ “solo” was apparently a “night to remember” with a nasty, nasty thunder and lightening storm. Storm was SO severe that staff headed out very, very early morning to make sure he was OK. They found him with a smile and a sense of accomplishment

- he was just fine. Redcliff is a special place, and the “run-in” memories and photos will bring tears to parents’ eyes every day of the week.”

Gail