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Thomas Sledd
In Memory of
Thomas Clay
Sledd
1941 - 2017
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It's ok to have a good day

I first met Tom in 2004, at Healthcare Connections in Tampa. I was fresh off a two month binder and had made my way into rehab for drugs and alcohol. It was there that I met Tom. He had such a warm smile and his spirit was contagious. He was a counselor at the time, and put on a Thursday morning devotional for the men in rehab called "grits and gratitude." He not only led the devotional, but he cooked grits, eggs and sausage for us. And if you didn't crawl out of bed, Tom would quietly walk in your room and suddenly snatch the covers off and say, "you know, it's ok to have a good day." Over the years, Tom and I stayed in touch. He mentored me and held my hand through some really dark times. I was struggling again in 2011, and Tom helped get me well again. Never once did I feel judged by him, and a guy like me feels like the world is judging him!!! Tom's demeanor and his ability to tear down the emotional walls built up by years of abuse and addiction is outstanding. He truly lived. By the golden rule and his selflessness was just like Jesus. Tom knew absolutely everything about me, and always showed me love. He taught me to forgive others and to be of service. I truly hope his family knows what kind of man Tom was. Whenever I was having a tuff day, I can hear my wife say, "hey Brian, call Tom Sledd." I wish I had called him more! I loved Tom like a father and cannot wait to see him in "glory". Remember, it's ok to have a good day. Goodbye Tom!!!
Posted by Brian cain
Wednesday April 19, 2017 at 3:06 pm
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