Dear Steve:
On July 16th, I have been invited to give a presentation to the American Red Cross on the topic: “The Power of Gratitude.” One exercise includes writing a gratitude letter to focus attention on people in your life who have impacted your life in a positive way. This is my letter of thanks for a long-time Sonshine friend Steve.
Once again, I had another breakdown of equipment in our home. This time it was the water conditional system that purifies our water from sulfur and other harmful chemicals in the soil. And sure enough, a phone call to Steve from Total Water Care in Newark was the answer. It was on February 3, 2012 that I first contacted Steve to install a water system that continues to give us sparkling clean, tasty water from our well.
I enjoy listening to Steve about his family and work with his clients to keep their water safe from harmful chemicals. He is a man of integrity and deep faith in God. He has outstanding knowledge of water serving our country onboard submarines. I am grateful for his service to our country. When he returned from service, he became an expert in water systems. But our real bond is our love for hockey. We still have hope that one day the Buffalo Sabres climb out of the cellar in their division and make the playoffs for a crack at the Stanley Cup.
Your compassionate heart and prayerful spirit in working with all your clients is an inspiration to me and all your family and community. I am humbled by your generosity and admire your expertise to repair water systems and improve the quality of water to make it safe to drink in our homes.
You have taught this priest to be persistent, to be a compassionate mentor to all my family, community and Sonshine Friends. You are still teaching which includes myself to persevere in prayer and wisdom, and I am humbly grateful. Keep me always updated on how I can be of further support to you and all your family.
May the Good Lord and Our Lady of Gaudeloupe protect you and your family and keep you healthy and safe,
Father Matt
Lord I pray for all my Sonshine Friends that they know how grateful I am for their devotion to prayer and their loyality for the past 25 years in reviewing these reflections to be the best Christians they can be with the help of God. Why not write a Gratitude Letter to someone you know who has made a difference in your life.
