Diana’s Big Day
July 30th was Diana’s big day—the day she moved into an apartment of her own at last. Looking back over the past few years, she can hardly believe the life she has now…
A New Attitude
“I couldn’t believe I could become so helpless,” Diana says of the way alcohol took her good job, her home, and everything else she valued.
With some tough love, her sister got Diana into a detox center. But they both knew it wasn’t enough to get the alcohol out of her system. Diana would need a whole new attitude towards life. And that’s exactly what you helped give her at Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County!
“I never had peace like I do now,” she marvels. “I was a total wreck when I came. This has been a great place for me to heal–physically, emotionally, and spiritually.”
A New Vision
While at Union Gospel Mission, Diana was able to enroll in Tarrant Community College’s (TCC) innovative Vision Program. Knowing education is one of the keys to a stable future, TCC created the program to help homeless men and women attend college.
Diana’s enthusiasm and hard work in her classes earned her one of the program’s housing vouchers. With the voucher, TCC collaborated with the Fort Worth Housing Authority to secure the apartment she has today. She also qualified for Work Study hours that will make her financially independent again!
Now, Diana is in a two-year program to become a licensed drug and alcohol counselor. For the future, she plans to achieve a Bachelor’s in Social Work, and dreams of including animal therapy as she helps others overcome their addictions.
Giving Thanks
“I know if not for this place, I’d probably not be on this earth anymore,” Diana admits candidly. “The Mission provides you with so many opportunities, so many doors. I am so thankful for the opportunity. I was able to take time, rest, and open my heart and mind to God again. I let Him back into my life here at the Mission.”
In fact, as she left for her new apartment, Diana had only one regret—not being able to attend 4:00 chapel anymore! Thank you for creating a safe place for Diana and others like her to pursue healing and new life. Please pray with us for many more to have their own “big day” soon!
