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July 06, 2010

Karla's story:

I had become a slave. I was losing my soul to a dark and terrible pipe I was holding in a seedy hotel. In the last year I had overdosed numerous times, been declared dead, beaten beyond recognition and hospitalized eight times. As I sat I admitted I had chosen my own personal hell and had given everything over to the crack demon.

I had been on a five year relapse where I would be clean for a while only to fall back into self-destructive behaviors. I hated myself for the pain I was inflicting on my children and family.

Now, could God intervene and give me something better?

I called my mother and she almost immediately took me to UGM’s Lydia Home. I was loved and accepted there until I could see worth in myself again.

Now I can see my strengths and gifts.

God’s grace was clearly shown to me and I will keep him in the center of my life. I can see the possibilities for a bright, prosperous and happy future.

Thank you for the hand!
-Karla S.

From Frieda Buchner, Manager at Lydia Home:

Karla S. had been in our program before but when she relapsed, she wondered if God was still waiting at Lydia Home for her? Could good still happen to her?

To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did. When God takes something from your grasp He’s not punishing you, but opening your hands to receive something better.

The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. We can always count on Him to watch our back!

Blessings,
Frieda