A little over five years ago, Tim, Brittney, Bob and I met. They asked me if I would be interested in opening a women’s sober home. Bob, who was retired from the Sheriff’s department, had a townhouse in Westminster. He wanted to help our community, and he offered me his rental to be used as a sober home. I had started Rising Above Addiction two years earlier, yet had no idea what sober living was. Tim and Brittney assured me they would walk with me every step of the way. And so it began… Reclaiming My Life, named after Robert Mason Lofink (using his initials), was born.
This has been one of the most beautiful and healing gifts that Rob has given to me. Rob has helped so many women be able to reclaim their lives.
So… if you know me, then you know that my long runs are my therapy. They are a time for me to reflect, reset and envision. Several months ago, I felt a strong pull to purchase another house. I made some calls and started looking at houses. Over time, I felt that something wasn’t right. I kept thinking about what Rob’s house has meant to me and how I would love to own it. My dream became to buy his house, try to get it paid off as soon as possible and then eventually Rising Above Addiction could own Rob’s house. If I could make this happen, one day all future rent money could go directly to helping people.
So… I decided to call Bob. I shared my vision with him. His reply to me was, “I have been waiting for you to ask me.”
So… Yesterday, Dennis, Leah and I bought Rob’s house.
I can’t even begin to describe my emotions. Let me just say that I am honored, extremely emotional and deeply humbled. It’s the most meaningful and incredible gift Rob could ever give to me.
Chris Carroll helped me to make this dream come true. He did this out of the kindness of his huge heart. He spent many hours on this transaction, met with me and Bob on numerous occasions and did it all as a donation to us. Chris, you are one of my dearest friends. You have been by my side since day one of losing Rob. Your support and understanding has helped me to heal in so many ways. I can never give back to you what you have given to me over the years. I love you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Tim and Brittney – where would I be without the two of you? I love you both so much. We will always be the beginning of it all. Thank you both for believing in me when I was so lost and didn’t believe in myself.
Bob – what an adventure! Thank you for being more than generous to me. You believed in me and my cause. Your trust in me means the world to me. 💙
Sarah and Morgana! Sarah, you got sober, met your wife and reclaimed your life while living at Rob’s house. Morgana, sorry you got bumped because of Lindsay 😂. Brittney and I were still blessed to be able to help you get safely to another sober house, which ultimately led you to Sarah. And now… you two are having a baby, and you’re naming her after Rob, using his middle name. Your love for Rob is a such a loving and pure gift to me. I cannot wait to meet our beautiful Mason💗
Alyssa – you saved the houses during a very hard time. Thank you for everything you did for me. I love you.
Kristina – I love you! Rob has called you to serve, and I couldn’t be more happy💞
Aimee and Pat – way back when I met you both, while doing real estate, I could have never imagined our reason for meeting would be for this day. Thank you both for being a part of my story.
To all of the women who have walked through the door of Reclaiming My Life… You all have saved me in so many ways. Thank you all for helping me to reclaim my life. I love you all.
For You, Because of You and In Memory of You
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