Second Chances

A young man, fully grown now, has been a friend of mine for many years.  He has struggled since he was in his teens with addiction and other things.  His life was out of control, and then he became a father.  Sadly, the child died, and it sent him to the darkest of places for a long time.  His family did not know what to do.  They loved him, and swung from supporting him, to using "tough love."  He had a little sister who always hung in there and people who tried to help, but if you have been through this, you know what a roller coaster it can be.  Somehow, he has made it through.  We all know that it comes down to the person, to do that, no matter who else is in the picture.  I am proud to report that he is working full time now, has a loving partner, and best of all, they are expecting a child.  He, because of his tenacious strength of spirit, gets a second chance.  Make a ripple, be strong, see what happens.