i have often times asked the same question..but then i am reminded of my mother. i grew up in a home where she was drunk all of the time. she has not had a drink in over 20 years and she is better...much better than the woman i knew growing up. i trust her without question, and she is the rock and well deserved, respected matriarch of our family.
i would say the same thing for our pastor who is a recovering crack addict and former drug dealer. the first lady of our church, who is his wife...always gives a testimony to the congregation about how much better of a husband, father, and pastor he is now that he got clean years ago.