Carroll's
Poem
When I wake up I'm pleased to say
I thank God for another day
Whether I'm at work or I'm at play
I want to send my thoughts His way
For all the things He's giving me
I want to say it's plain to see
Without Him in my life
There'd be struggles there's be strife
The new position He put me in
If I can help then they can win
Helping out sisters and brothers
Lending hands to young mothers
Shepherd's LightHouse is the best
I'm glad they found me on my quest
There is light from up above
That is only God's, pure love
May the light shine through the dark
And for many provide a spark
To lift them up so they can say
That they have finally found the way
As a parent to what's good
And raise their children the way they should
To work real hard and do their best
And do the things that he suggests
Carla's
Story
In 2006, after a very rough divorce, my ex-husband taking all six of my children in the middle of the night and then eventually having all of them placed in foster care and separated from each other for the first time. We were living in Kentucky and my children were now in Florida. I was determined to get my children back, so I moved from my home and went to a town I knew no one and nothing about. After a lot of scary days I found Shepherd's LightHouse. I walked in the door and knew it was going to be okay.
Heather's
Story
The LightHouse gave me a chance to keep my baby and pushed me to new challenges daily. I learned how to cook, clean, job skills, and meet so many wonderful people.....I was so blessed to have had the opportunity to be the first resident at the LightHouse that to this day, I still use the teachings I received from them. My daughter Teressa and I are still doing well and always remember where we came from. My daughter is starting high school this year. I love you, Ms. Y and Ms. Theresa.
