Kelsey's Story

Oftentimes, our lives can start out whole, filled with love … and then sin creeps in.

Kelsey grew up with a caring family. She learned about God and got baptized as a child. But as much love as her family provided, something was missing.

Kelsey began to seek acceptance and approval from friends.

Quickly, the seriousness of Kelsey’s decisions worsened … gangs, selling drugs and eventually selling her body to survive.

“My family watched me destroy my life,” Kelsey shares.

But Kelsey’s family – and God – never gave up opening doors for Kelsey. She tried different programs to overcome her addiction and address her mental health challenges, but every time she left, she returned to her old ways.

“I needed a serious change,” Kelsey expresses. “And by the grace of God, I came here to the Hoving Home last April.”

While initially worried and afraid, Kelsey began to see God’s loving providence in her life.

By working through the underlying issues of her addiction and desire to be accepted, she began to accept God’s plan for her life.

“I learned I am a very strong and courageous lady that has walked through a dark path,” Kelsey adds.

Today, Kelsey is eager to see God’s plans unfold for her life. She hopes to finish her education, get a job and give back to the community that gave so much to her.

It’s a joy to see Kelsey welcome the mercy of Christ and experience His miraculous power to make all things new.

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