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I was born on June 28, 2019, to my parents Alvin and Juanita Madere who are now deceased. I have 3 sisters and 2 brothers. I came from a very caring and loving family. I was raised Catholic, we did all things that religion required but I didn’t know the “whys” of it. The only thing I knew was God had a son and His name is Jesus and He was crucified so that I can have eternal life.
I have 3 beautiful daughters that I have only seen 2 times in 15 years, as well as 4 grandchildren which I’ve only seen 1 of them. My life spiraled out of control around the age of 28. In which I now know I chose to walk with the devil. I justified my drinking by saying I was tired and just wanted to relax and get some sleep. Excuses! It was so much more than that. I was a full-blown alcoholic. I went to many detox facilities, probably 2 or 3 times each, and also a 28-day program.
I lived in sin, I chose men over my children, lied, stole, drank, slandered, and manipulated everyone I could. I was just a mean and uncaring person to people. I didn’t care about them nor did I care about myself.
On February 15, 2019, I cried out to the Lord for help and He answered my prayers. By the Blood of Jesus, I am redeemed. I’ve been delivered from alcoholism. I’ve been delivered from myself and my selfish ways. He’s forgiven me for all my sins. I am a new creation. I don’t have the desire to do the things that I used to do, the wrong things, anymore. He is also restoring me to my family. He loves me so …Thank you, Lord.
Thank you for being a part of my Redemption Story
Lisha