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The Path News: Diamonds in The Rough
The Path News: Diamonds in The Rough
Seeing them through eyes of love, patience and a little bit of time to absorb their new life at The Path,
you catch a glimpse of the beauty and possibilities within them. Consider the significance of Christ’s death on
the cross, His glorious resurrection, the hope and peace we all have available to us, as they share how The Path
has changed them:
Malissa
Before The Path: Lost Melanie
Today: Renewed Before The Path:
Weak
“My mom has been gone for two years
Today: Still weak—
now. What I have learned is to tell your
mom how much you love her because it
but a little stronger
may be the last time. I wish I could tell than before
her how much I loved her, and that in the “Growing up was … well,
end she made up for not being around Malissa tough. My father was hard
when I was younger. This makes me to get along with and made
think about my role as a mom. I regret me feel invisible. I was ok
not having my kids with me right now. until my mom passed
Melanie
Looking back, there are many things I away four years ago. Af-
wish I could change... At The Path, ter that, I stopped feeling
I’ve learned [Continued on Page 2] anything but pain and an-
ger and I kept it all inside. Rebecca
Crystal (Women’s Administrator) tells me I
have to open up and let it out. It’s
Before The Path: Trust no one! hard. If there was one thing I could
Today: Filled with hope change about my life, it would be to
Crystal
“My birth mother abandoned me and my have my mom back. Since coming to
sister at a very young age, and we were The Path, people show me
placed in foster care. My foster mother [Continued on Page 2]
adopted us both and raised us. But I was
very stubborn and rebellious. I refused ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
to listen to anybody. I did some hurtful
things to my (adopted) mom and ended The Path Spotlight
up leaving home and living on the
streets. What I would change about my
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life was being such a pain and not keeping Cyclist Raises Funds
my mouth shut, causing so much trouble. My mom was only
trying to help me, and I kept pushing her away. While at The Path for Hire
Path, I’m beginning to understand [Continued on Page 2] and more . . .
Malissa’s Story (continued from cover)
how strong I am. I’ve realized that God can change anyone.”
Malissa, Crystal and Melanie offer these words to anyone walking a similar path:
“Take one day at a time. God is awesome and He can use us all to help others. Don’t follow in our
past life’s footsteps—stay strong, and don’t let the bad choices win. If we can make it, so can you!”
With Christ’s help and your generous gifts of love, we will continue our mission to rescue the many
“diamonds in the rough” like them. God bless you for your part in their lives.
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