The beautiful poem below was written by Pasadena Recovery Center resident, Shawna Luloff (in photo), to longtime PRC Director, Carol Mack:

Dearest Carol,

Thank you for not giving up on me

For seeing something in myself that I don’t see

You always make me feel special & loved

And for that I thank God from up above

I know I can tell you anything and you’ll never judge

And when I’m sad & depressed you’re always there to reassure me & give me a hug

I know you’d never lead me wrong or give me bad advice

And that’s what I mean when I say “you saved my life”

Your words are kind, true and genuine

You give me faith in trying the program again

When I feel hopeless & just wanna run outta here

Your always there to listen & help & I know you’re sincere

When I needed you most you jumped in your car

You came & picked me up even though I lived far

Words can’t describe how much I thank you

Carol, with all my heart I truly love you

Love Always,

Shawna