Lance has struggled with drug addiction over the past 10 yrs and is something he will be dealing with his entire life. When he is not on drugs he is such a fun loving person that always knows how to make you laugh and is so fun to be around. During this most recent sentence, he completed a drug rehab program. We have seen some real improvement in his attitude and in his confidence that he can stay clean. I know he still worries that he will make mistakes again or disappoint my parents but I know he has that inner strength to overcome anything - if HE chooses too! He is so talented and has the ability to accomplish so many great things... I know I, along with my family pray daily that he will be strong enough to make the right decisions and start a new life for himself.
My mom just shared this experience with me and I thought I would include it in this post.
"I wanted to share with you some comments Lance's friend Nick shared with us the other night. He told us how Lance shared the gospel with him in Prison and the great example he has been to him. How Lance helped him recognize there is a God who loves him and watches over him, that God is someone he can turn to, that he is of worth and his life does have meaning and direction. He also told us there are several guys in Prison that Lance has shared his religion with that didn't understand or believe in a God. Nick finished by telling us the values that we taught Lance at a young age is who Lance is and how he has helped a lot of guys find a relationship with their Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. It was so touching and really what we needed to hear."
Lance has always had a deep testimony of his Heavenly Father and has never been shy to share his feelings with others.
It has been long time since Lance has been on a vacation with us and I am excited that we will be going on our first family vacation in several years to Jackson Hole in February.
Here is a cute picture of Lance and my mom.
Lance we are glad you are home!
5 comments:
Ang that's exciting!
He looks so good! He has grown up a lot in the past few years, or at least since I saw him last....7 years ago! Wow, time flies! It sounds like he is doing so good! I am glad for your family, especially your mom.
Awesome! He looks great...and it sounds like things are going so well. Tell him I said hello! Keep us posted on how he's doing.
We have a family member that has been in and out of prison for drugs also. This time, I truly believe he is out for good. I definitely believe in being born again, when one truly submits to the will of the Lord. I see he is a new man now, and that kind of healing can only happen through the atonement, not will power as he previously hoped. I have such hope for his new life now, and for your brother's too.
I hardly recognized Lance without all the hair on top. He looks well. Your mom looks pretty as ever. Tell her I say Hi.
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