My name is Kim.

The worst day of my life was when I was babysitting my granddaughter while I was high. While I was there in the house she died of sudden infant death syndrome, but I was too spaced out to know what was going on.

There she was. Lifeless. Crack cocaine was more important to me than my own flesh and blood.

If anyone needed the Lord in her life I was that person. Because of my ongoing crimes, the court mandated me to come to Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission for 13 months. This was my last option. It was either prison or the Mission.

Praise God I chose this place that is rescuing my soul through the power of a resurrected Jesus.

I’ve already told you the worst day of my life. The best day of my life was when I came to the realization that Jesus died for my sins so that I could have eternal life. Kim’s life no longer is about using drugs or stealing from stores while I was high. I no longer live with internal chaos, paranoia and what seemed like insanity.

Today, I turn my problems over to God. I pray. I read His Word, and I do my best to apply the Bible’s message to my life.

I’m so grateful that I’ve been given a second chance. I could never become clean and sober on my own. It’s taking the grace of God, the staff of the Mission and the sacrificial donations of a friend such as you to give me hope and a new direction.

This Easter is special for me because I serve a risen Lord.

I can’t forget the past, but I am more than hopeful for my better future. Thank you for your part in my recovery.

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