Disappointment

If you're helping addicts, disappointment can be part of the deal.

Today we learned:

• that a guy we've poured tons of time, prayer, and effort into is gone. Last seen with a drug user. We've resourced this guy unlike anyone before. He had potential to do much good for many.
  
• another man we were helping died. Our guy dropped him off at home yesterday. Cause of death unclear at the moment.
  

This has put several guys in a funk. It's hard. That's why it's so important to do this kind of thing in community with other believers.

In the next post we'll list the principles we use in 'aftercare'. These give us tracks to run on, protect our folks, and set proper expectations with those we hope to help.