*** All quotes are used with permission of clients and all names have been changed to protect their identity ***
“Good Morning, Doc. A year ago today you said to go home and throw out all alcohol. I was sad about it: I knew I had to but didn’t want to. I was a major basket case. I hurt physically and mentally and was grieving. I was so sick — yet the healing started this day 2014.
I drank again in May one night. It was no fun anymore. I hated alcohol and what it made me. I was at an in-between place. I craved alcohol and food but didn’t want to drink and eat so much. Still, I needed your help and was glad you were there. You really helped me find peace and hope.
I feel I’m on the right road now. Thank you for your guidance. This was a big year of change for the good. Thank you, Jesus, for helping me to keep learning and doing the next right thing.” —Sally
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“Good evening, Dr. Baker. Tom and I have been married for 9 months as of yesterday and I can honestly say it’s been a wonderful new chapter in our lives. Tom is still the sweet, calm, loving man I have known since 2013.
We are taking all the proper steps to make sure his boys are happy, healthy, and content that their dad loves them very much and wants to be in their lives as much as allowed by his ex-wife. You would be proud how we have gotten Johnny to open up more and express his feelings to us. I think he is growing more content this it’s okay to have his own opinions and feelings about things. Sam seems to have always been okay…he just spits out whatever comes to his mind….he is a trip!
Anyway, I’m sure Tom has been in your thoughts. I know he would appreciate my telling you that he is doing very well. I couldn’t ask for a better husband and life partner. He is truly amazing and keeps me focused on the positives, rather than the stresses that many times bring him down. He is the husband I have always wanted.
God bless and thank you, again, for your unconditional love for those who come to you for help. You have done an amazing job with Tom.” — Beth
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“Dr. Baker, I wanted to thank you for sharing the goodness of your heart with me by recommending the 1016 house. It was one of the best programs and made a big impact on my life and my recovery. I have made many changes in my life and accepted my alcoholism.
What a blessing to have people like yourself, caring and compassionate, in my life. I know that I can’t do it alone and today I don’t have to. God bless and keep you!” — Sam
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“My Dearest Dr. Baker, what a gem you are. You are on fire for the Lord and you make me hungry for more. Thank you for everything you did for me and continue to do because the advice and counsel you gave me, I continue to ponder and use in my daily life.
I think of you almost daily. I see your face full of enthusiasm and energy jumping out at me! See you soon.” — Jane
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“Dr. Baker, This is just a little something to let you know how grateful I am for everything you’ve done for me. Luckily by the grace of God our paths crossed and I believe if we never would have met I never would have realized my faults and the destructive pattern of behavior that I once lived. God sent me a guardian angel and that angel was in the form of you, Dr. Baker! I am forever thankful.” — Mark
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“Words cannot express how grateful we are for all your care and compassion you have shown Brenda, especially these past two weeks. We greatly appreciate your Christian faith, knowledge and encouragement which have helped guide Brenda through this difficult time. God has given Brenda the strength and courage to overcome her fears and also trust that He is in control. Our heartfelt thanks to you once again – God’s blessings to you!” — Susan
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“Thank you for guiding me, teaching me, praying with me, relating to me, aiding in renewing my faith, encouraging me, believing in me, and most of all loving me.” — Ann
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“Dear Doc, You’ve changed my life by sending me to FA (Food Addicts) in Recovery Anonymous. I’ve maintained a 150 lb. weight loss for a year and a half. I’m learning to cope with life without alcohol, flour, sugar and drugs. My spirituality has improved because I need to go to God to do this.
I think of Kellie B. She helps me see that I can replace any obsession/addiction with another. Addiction/obsessions will make my life miserable and shorter than it needs to be. But I couldn’t do this without God and you sending me to practice FA (Food Addicts Anonymous).
I have peace and a normal sized body. Thank you, God. — Love, Susan H.”
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“God bless you, Dr. Baker. Please know I cherish all the help you have given me, my family and my marriage over the years. I thoroughly enjoy your messages on Facebook. I am maintaining and I am grateful and thankful for every day. I appreciate your prayers.” —George W.
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“Merry Christmas, Doc. Greg and our kids wonder how I became the “healthy/normal child” in my family. My sister’s life is the most cautionary tale of instruction to our three kids. Sad, but true, and helpful to building my case of caution. You helped me carve out this meaningful life and provide my family a much less chaotic home. I am forever grateful!” —Connie W.
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