Regarding "Life On Wheels", AUG 2022

I am forwarding this letter as a thank you, and also to offer words of encouragement to volunteers and those who are receiving help, as I did.

 I found myself, in August 2022, with no where to live and a heavy dependence on alcohol. Through my (wonderful) Christian sister, I was referred to Life On Wheels. I arrived from the Sidney area, not long after, met Cheryl and was located in a trailer on Bob’s property. 

 During the months I was there, I received much help. As there are natural challenges to meeting needs when offering someone living space in a trailer, water needed to provided and refuse taken away and there were sometimes problems with the units I was in. This being the case, Cheryl, her husband and Margie had to help with things often. I was fortunate to have my brother in law’s regular help with getting groceries etc, also. When a second trailer was put into place, others were helped in the same manner and given that they didn’t have the benefit of the kind of family support I had, volunteers; Brandon and Gail, were helping regularly and I had the pleasure of meeting both. Myself and others were given rides to church every Sunday and enjoyed the services, inspiring company and great lunches. I wish to extend my gratitude to Pastor Aneil and his Ministry here, as well. I was prayed for and given great spiritual support when there. I also met others who had overcome the challenges of addiction and or homelessness (*I found the Church’s dedication to those struggling very touching, as with Life On Wheels).  To anyone receiving the care and assistance, as I did, I wish you the best on your journey and wish for you to feel inspired by these amazing folk’s love and compassion. I don’t want to make this a long read but hope I’m conveying my sincerest thank you and well wishes. I am doing well as of writing this and looking forward to more better days of sobriety, improving mental health and Faith. I’m sure I forgot to thank someone, but I definitely want to mention Bob, a very wise and interesting gentleman, without whom, my stay wouldn’t have been possible and also Noah for his good graces as well. And also Kelsie for her guidance. 

 Hope this is helpful, Cheryl and thank you again so much for everything and may the Lord continue to inspire you and others and please take good care of yourselves too!

Anonymous Client detoxing from alcohol and rehab

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Regarding "Life on Wheels", MAY 2023

In November of last fall I had tried all resources, while escaping 34 years of domestic abuse.  One of my Constables wanted me off Vancouver Island police told me after 6 breeches leave this community which I had lived in my whole life.  To keep a roof over my head and my dog, I was in Duncan safe house, Sooke Safe house and 9 hotel rooms. While I established and stabilized in a new community I hit my rock bottom. In Duncan Motel I was on my last paid night and had no foreseeable resources.

I went to the Sea Can for some prayer and support not knowing exactly what resources they had. I first met Joyce and gave her a screenshot of what I was going through and we prayed and she asked me to meet Chery Howard.  Once I spoke with Cheryl they were able to find me temporary housing for myself, Spike (Dog) and Pepper. While I was staying at the trailer with Life on wheels they assisted me with finding housing, a doctor and medical treatment and a community both in faith and support. This has extended these supports both while at trailer and with my transition into permanent housing.

In January of this year I required my 5th emergency surgery on my stomach. I had developed two feet of necrotic bowel which caused a series of problems which required emergency surgery. Then after I was sent home I as readmitted within 9 days for a second emergency surgery, a fully formed abscess and infection. The recovery was long and hard, but the community at Life on Wheels supported me by checking in and providing me with council, fellowship and prayer.

Anonymous Client recovering from Domestic abuse circumstances

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