The Tools to Become Strong
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.

December 5th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Good for you!!! It looks like you have demonstrated determination as well as personal courage to face life’s obstacles!
February 12th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
These wilderness programs are awesome! I have a lot of good college friends that have participated as staff for these programs, and I think the world of them and those who are determined to make a difference in their lives.