I was raised in church and went on a missionary trip when I was 18. I fell back into the world and was filled with hate and anger. The Lord shined his light into my life this year. It took me being arrested nine times in seven months to wake up. I thank God for the positive people I've met in the Elkhart County Jail. It has drawn me back into church meetings and reminded me why I was created. Thank God my redeemer lives!

Vanessa