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Topic: HONEST (05/31/18)
‘’ Self Truth’’



I finally realized help was needed, after years of drug and alcohol abuse. In 1989 Odyssey House of Louisiana became home for me. The stay lasted fifteen months, after signing in my heart said within me, this will be my new beginning of the rest of my life.

Daniel wrote in the first chapter of his book, verse eight he purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the portions of the king meat. Days turned into weeks and weeks into months there was so much to learn. I never thought it possible for clean fun to be experienced without being intoxicated or drug induced. My stay was going well, on this day, I received a letter telling me fatherhood was in my future.



That’s another possibility which never occurred to me, because of my constant state of intoxication. Man, that really put things into perspective, its really a whole new game. This lady and I crossed paths on the job, a nursing home, I would come to work on the weekend and sleep in the closet, because of my hangover. we became friend and it turned into something more. She looked after me, days when I didn’t show up for work, she came looking for me. I finally decided to do something about myself, first be honest I needed help. My supervisor volunteered to drive me to New Orleans, so my journey could begin, and I was very thankful. My program time was completed, and I graduated. Deciding not to return into the environment which I came out of New Orleans became my home.
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Bonnie Kronberger 
06/08/18
Thank you for sharing your story. Glad you are in a better situation. Seek after the Lord Jesus for leading and wisdom as you make life decisions.
C D Swanson 
06/08/18
Thank you for sharing your story with us. It is a powerful witness to those who read it, and to those who know you.

I'm so happy that the LORD led you to the right path, and may His light always shine upon you in the days ahead.

Blessings~
Jenny Fulton 
06/08/18
Congratulations on your new journey and on stepping onto the path of writing and sharing that journey with others. Keep up the good work!
Nola Lorraine Passmore
06/09/18
Thank you for your honesty in sharing your story with us. I'm sure it will be an encouragement to others who may have been on a similar path. You've shown how positive change is possible when we turn our lives over to God. I just felt it may have needed another couple of sentences at the end to tie it all together. You mentioned the possibility of fatherhood, but you didn't mention that again, so I wondered what happened. But a great job in showing how we need to be honest with ourselves before we're open to change. Well done.
Salome Njunge
08/06/18
Great.when we decide to transform our lives God empowers us to pursue that path.very encouraging