I am 36 years old and have two children.  I came from a good family.  I believe my parents did the best they could.  I remember as a family we did things together, like camping and building our own houses.  We did everything together.  When I was 21 years old, my family moved away.  I stayed in the house we had lived in for so long, by myself.  I was alone for the first time.  I had a good job and could afford my bills and other things I wanted, but I was lonely.  I met a girl who introduced me to speed.  I became addicted and stayed addicted for 14 years.  Even wanting to be a better father for my children was not motivation enough to make me change.  Being in this program, I have learned who I am in Christ according to the word of God.  I have learned to trust in Jesus and have gone from believing He is real, to knowing He is real.  A scripture I hold on to is Luke 18:29 & 30: "Verily, I say to you, there is no man that has left house, parents, brother, wife, or children for the kingdom of God's sake, who will not receive manifold more in this present time and in the world to come...Life Everlasting."

"Michael has completed the program and is now serving in a staff position."