My name is Beverly.

Before I came to Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission I was wallowing in something I can only describe as hell. After 30 years of drug addiction, I wondered if I’d ever be sober again. To support my habit I did whatever was necessary. I even sold my body for the drug. But nobody cared about me.

It was all about money and it was all about drugs. During my years of addiction, I lost my morals and contact with family and my loved ones. I spent my days hanging out with users. All we talked about was drugs.

We never had a sensible conversation. I was just like that experimental rat in a cage — continuing to push the big button and expecting a different result. But all I got was chaos.

When I found the Lord, the devil lost a good soldier. I’d say I was one of Satan’s best. I’d been in a deep hole, and I had no fingers left to claw my way out of my predicament. The more I clawed, the deeper I sank in my self-made hell.

It was only a loving God, understanding Judge Breen and the staff at Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission that showed me there was a new and better way to live. I’m still peeling away the layers of pain, disrespect, disloyalty and negativity of my past life.

But God is all powerful, and I’m making progress. I used to walk in a haze. Now the smoke is
clearing…and I can see the light…the light of my Savior and Lord.

Thank you for your part in giving me a second chance at life. Your donations are providing me with food, clothing and safe shelter. Most of all, your investment in me is giving me hope.

I can’t get enough of God in my life. I have found the joy of my salvation…and that is making all the difference in my life. God bless you for caring about me.