Movin' on Up

This week, a man who was in prison for drug offenses, who once was fired for stealing from his employer, is moving with his family into a three bedroom, two bath suburban home in a great neighborhood.

And the interesting thing is that the employer he ripped off is providing the home for him as part of his compensation package.

His story is an example of how life changes for addicts once they enter a new life of recovery. This man, even though he fell a long way, was able to go back to work for his former employer, make amends, and rebuild trust.

He has gone from virtually nothing to the blessings of a jjob, home and family because he stepped onto the path of sobriety.

And though the growth process has occurred over nearly five years, it goes to show that life turns around for us if we get serious about change and move forward with patience.

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