When I met Jennifer, I was in a situation where it was either back to the streets or find a healthy place within an hour. I wanted so hard to never go back. I was willing to do anything to be in a safe place. But in one instance, my safe place was no longer available to me. I called Jennifer I explained my situation and I’ll never forget her words “Come home, babe?” I packed my stuff in my car and had a safe place within the hour. The world told me I was an addict, a criminal, and a bad mother. Jennifer told me I was delivered, strong, and nothing is impossible with Jesus. My value came from people while I was addicted. Jennifer taught me my value comes from Jesus. The world is an unforgiving place but Jesus he forgives, and he restores. I remember people used to say, “Ill pray for you” or “pray about it”. These two responses used to make me so angry. But I have learned a mustard seed of faith will turn your whole life around. Life as a Christian is not all rainbows and times can be rough. But if you keep faith God will bring you out of what you’re going through. When he brings you out of the mess, it will not be in the way you wanted it done or how you thought it would happen. It will be ten times better and never what you expected. So, when it’s done you know, this is straight from the Lord. Stay faithful through the ups and the downs. Jennifer never sugar coated anything. She showed me love but discipline at the same time. She walked it like she talked it. She made sure to let me know we are not perfect, but Jesus still loves your imperfect self. She was always transparent with her own struggles so, I could have an idea of how to fight my own. My greatest empowerment I have learned from Jennifer is: I am not an addict, I am not a prostitute, I am not a nobody, I am not a criminal, and I am not a bad mother. I am a daughter of a KING so, BUCK UP BUTTERCUP this ride is going to bumpy but rewarding all at the same time.