By Jeff Brain
“I actually miss FFS…never thought I would say that” (3/6/10, alumni WG)
During a Facebook discussion today, an alumni of the school who left about 1½ years ago when he turned 18, told me that he actually misses The Family Foundation School.
He went on to say: “Things were rough when i first left…i didn’t think i learned anything from ffs…but everything has been coming out and i am now so greatful for the school and everyone there…its crazy how life woks..”
Yes, it is crazy how life works! One angry alumni, fueled by resentment spreads lies about the school and tries to discount those who found help and healing. While another finds that he draws upon what he learned at the school more and more. This is such wonderful confirmation of what we hope and pray to accomplish – that seeds are planted in our students that they can harvest later when they need and/or want them.
I felt proud of WG today, and proud of the work of the school. It sounds like WG is growing up – and doing what we have all done – putting into practice that which we have been taught, even the stuff we didn’t appreciate or value when it was presented to us.
Like WG, I also am “greatful” for the school –grateful for a great school!
