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Tonight was our Substance Abuse Support Group Meeting that is held every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Oakwood University Church Family Life Center. Clients Jaython, Casey and Emil surprised me with this big balloon, candy, a bear and  a lovely card. I am so loved by them.Today is Kevin and Janet Jackson’s 32nd Wedding

“One Red Rose” is the trademark of our marriage. One of my daughters sent this “sparkling rose” to me today. Thank you, Nicki, for reminding me of my marriage to the man God handpicked for me 34 years ago, not only for marriage but for the birth of Drug Alternative Program.  We both are truly

Cliff, along with clients, Jaython Betterton, Casey Steich, and Emil Castro, left Grand Terrace, CA at 11:30 PM Sunday night headed to  Huntsville, AL. The truck was loaded with 2 1/2 tons of white rock for them to build a rock garden at the Oakwood University Church. Monday afternoon they stopped in Odessa, Texas where

What a joy it is to spend time each week with our ‘children.’ As the new semester began, the members brought their friends and the group is growing. To get to know each other better, we have asked the students to share their life stories. This week John Doe gave a powerful testimony that brought

We were guest speakers at the Oakwood University United Student Movement Power Hour this week. Cliff suggested that I tell my story.  I did so and the response from the ‘girls’ was phenomenal. I gave each one my book, Yours, Truly, and the poem, Most Wonderful Love. Here is an excerpt from one of the

This is the first rock garden at the Oakwood University Church that Cliff and the clients have designed and built. I’m so proud of them and the pastor and members are well pleased.

One of the students of our Overcomers Support Group was baptized today at the Oakwood University Church. Every conversion is a miracle. Congratulations, Taylor❣️  

I missed my Bible study group while in California. We were not here for Thanksgiving or Christmas. This week my ‘sisters’ gave me Christmas gifts and I felt so loved. Every Wednesday we study God’s Word and share our joys and sorrows with each other. We laugh and sometimes cry together. God fills our hearts

This month our Overcomer’s Support Group reconvened after a two-month absence during our time in California. Those students were glad to see their campus parents  and peers! New faces joined us and we introduced them to clients Jaython and Casey. We are planning a get-together at our home to serve the group a nice warm

After traveling 2,100 miles from California with no vehicle problems and perfect weather, Satan was determined to raise his head up against us. While shopping for supplies at Home Depot, Cliff heard “Drug Alternative Program” on the loud speaker, to come to the parking lot. An intoxicated driver had hit his truck and sped off.