MY STORY

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Born, raised in Indianapolis In. around inner city into poverty. Literally the redheaded stepson after parental abandonment, receiving a daily batter of emotional, mental abuse. Coming home from school, beginning third grade, every day to work in family garage as go for, mechanics, welder helper and tow truck operator. After barely graduating High School, I left home, set out on my own ending up in small town Dale In. Shortly after my arrival I found myself homeless, and out of money. I interviewed and got a job at local Ford Dealership on a two probationary period. Having a strong work ethic I got job. For once I didn’t feel as if I was robbed of my childhood. I met a beautiful lady, married had two Sons. Being still kids, not knowing the love of Jesus we fragged out the marriage. A year later missing my family and determined my sons were not growing up without me. Needing to change my life I talked to Army recruiter, enter basic 1982, after I remarried my sons momma. Served 20 years active duty with my family for nine years. After which we decided boy needed to settle into a good school system and community. I served remaining years alone, ending in divorce after the boys graduated High School. Still not knowing Jesus, I married wrong woman ending in divorce less than a year. I married yet again hoping for real love and in 2012 Jesus found me. After retiring from the active duty, I transitioned into US Army Civil Service for additional 22 years. After 24 year of a controlling manipulating and unfaithful marriage divorced once again now at the age of 65. Now alone I have found great peace in my relationship with the Lord and love life more than ever. Life is full of endless challenges all providing opportunities of advancement and growth. God is so faithful, within His Grace, unconditional love, I have found joy beyond measure and peace beyond all understanding. To God be all the glory!!!