"...being confident of this, that he who began a good
work in you will carry it on to completion until the day
of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
Eddie's
Story...
(Published in our WINTER 08/09 newsletter)
IN HIS OWN WORDS...
"The
Mission Saved My Life!"
It was eight years
ago, back in 2001, that Eddie first came to Crossroads
Mission. He is a graduate of the New Life Recovery
Program. He visited us for our Thanksgiving feast and we
had the opportunity to chat with him and learn about the
wonderful things that God is doing in his life. Here is
what he told us:
Before coming to
Crossroads Mission I thought I was living a good life.
But I lost everything, my house, my pride. It wasn't
until I came here I learned about the Word of God and I
realized that I was dead. I left all drugs behind and I
started to live. When I came here and I learned about
God, they saved my life. If it wasn't for God and the
Mission I would not be alive. I will be grateful the
rest of my life.
Since I left the
Mission, just by not being on drugs and alcohol doors
opened. I got my Commercial Driver's License and a good
job. I now earn $16 an hour, and I don't say this to
show off but to emphasize the change of being clean and
sober. Now, I am a valued member of society and I am
welcome everywhere. Thanks to God I found a wife and we
got married. Now, my kids live with me, I have a house,
and everything has been happiness. There’s no comparison
from my life before.
Through God's
wisdom I can face all problems. Before, I would run from
them and cover them up with drugs and alcohol. Today I
see life differently, I see it as beautiful. I can
admire flowers and birds. The only way to appreciate all
this is by being sober and by having Christ in your
heart.
I used to see
everything as dark and ugly, but I was the one that was
dark inside. I thank God that He has taught me to fight
temptation. I remember what my life was like and that
helps me to not want to use again.
I am forever thankful to the
Mission and I recommend it to everyone, to give
themselves a chance, to give themselves four months,
your life depends on it. They do a good job, they save
lives!
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