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It is with great sensitivity that I write this.
In September 2009, the USA Today reported that an estimated 26,000 deaths occur each year to drug overdoses.
That is a lot of parents, children, grandparents, brothers, sisters, friends and so many others that will grieve the loss of a loved one.
Today, 3 Dimensional Life staff and students will be attending a funeral of a young man who overdosed just last weekend.. Life is so valuable, but to the drug addict, you feel invincible. Death seems fleeting and untouchable.
However, today, we will join a family as they grieve their son's death. Today, the USA Today statistic comes to life in the form of death. Today, we are hoping for less drug overdose funerals to attend and more great success stories like Anthony Hargrove.
Be praying for this young man's family today, and also be praying that today's funeral is startling wake-up for the 3D students.
Showing posts with label Addictions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Addictions. Show all posts
Friday, February 5, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Teenage Girls
Teenager girls are on the rise and its not in a good way.
They are beating boys on the intake of drugs and alcohol consumption; and for a Western country, United States has the highest percentage of teenage pregnancies.
It may go without saying, but teenage girls are in critical condition. We are becoming increasingly aware of the need that teenage girls have. Just this week, we have received two phone calls from individuals who have teenage daughters, nieces, and granddaughters all desperate to get help for them.
In the Spring, we will be opening up the girls program. There are still are several areas of need that must be fulfilled so that we can begin to provide help and hope to girls. Please be praying that doors will be opened as we seek to start this program.
They are beating boys on the intake of drugs and alcohol consumption; and for a Western country, United States has the highest percentage of teenage pregnancies.
It may go without saying, but teenage girls are in critical condition. We are becoming increasingly aware of the need that teenage girls have. Just this week, we have received two phone calls from individuals who have teenage daughters, nieces, and granddaughters all desperate to get help for them.
In the Spring, we will be opening up the girls program. There are still are several areas of need that must be fulfilled so that we can begin to provide help and hope to girls. Please be praying that doors will be opened as we seek to start this program.
Super Bowl and Addictions
I'm so sorry for how quiet this blog was last week. We were in the middle of several huge deadlines; and all set this blog on the back burner. The great news is that our deadlines were met, so we are back to a regular schedule!
This week, we, like many around the nation, are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Super Bowl. There will be a lot of stories that will be revealed concerning the two teams and their players who will face off on Sunday. However, there is one story in particular, that deserves some recognition especially since it parallels so closely to the heart of 3 Dimensional Life. Its the story of New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove. Mr. Hargrove recently came out of a 8-month recovery program for his drug addiction. While the story is inspiring enough, Mr. Hargrove makes this pointed statement:
"This is the Super Bowl. I might only have one chance at it. I don't want to come all this way and blow it. My teammates have said I can go out one night and have fun, but I know I can't. The one night I do try to enjoy myself is when something can happen." (emphasis mine)
In the article, Mr. Hargrove clearly explains his understanding of the freedom a life without addictions provides.
So, regardless of who you will be pulling to win this upcoming Sunday, make sure to notice Anthony Hargrove - who provides a great example of successfully completing a recovery program and applying the tools he learned to his life.
This week, we, like many around the nation, are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Super Bowl. There will be a lot of stories that will be revealed concerning the two teams and their players who will face off on Sunday. However, there is one story in particular, that deserves some recognition especially since it parallels so closely to the heart of 3 Dimensional Life. Its the story of New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove. Mr. Hargrove recently came out of a 8-month recovery program for his drug addiction. While the story is inspiring enough, Mr. Hargrove makes this pointed statement:
"This is the Super Bowl. I might only have one chance at it. I don't want to come all this way and blow it. My teammates have said I can go out one night and have fun, but I know I can't. The one night I do try to enjoy myself is when something can happen." (emphasis mine)
In the article, Mr. Hargrove clearly explains his understanding of the freedom a life without addictions provides.
So, regardless of who you will be pulling to win this upcoming Sunday, make sure to notice Anthony Hargrove - who provides a great example of successfully completing a recovery program and applying the tools he learned to his life.
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