Testimonials

My name is Nancy and I am 19 years old. I was sent to Pathway of Hope when I was 17. Might I say not by my own choice either. I had a very rebellious heart and I didn’t want to change my ways. So my parents decided to perform an "intervention".  I had recently been involved in some minor drug use, been pregnant, had a miscarriage and had almost perfected my lying. I had buried myself in so many lies that I had forgotten who the Lord created me to be.  I feel God’s calling on my life was made fairly clear to me about two weeks into my stay at Pathway. While I was there I had many informative counseling sessions. Scott had also set goals that I had to meet before I left. He helped instill discipline in me (something I have never been good at). I made lifetime friendships with people I worked with at Springhill (I worked there while the other girls attended school), staff at Pathway, and a couple of the girls. After four months at Pathway, a serious "heart surgery," and being under the loving care of Scott, Angela and all of the Pathway staff, I was released back into the real world.

 Since I was released from Pathway I have established myself in a Christian retail company. I am already an assistant manager at one of our store locations. I have recently gotten married to a wonderful man who shares my beliefs and convictions. We actually met because Scott got me the interview at the store location I started at. (He said he knew there was a reason I needed to work at that store). I am involved as a youth leader at my church. My relationship with my parents has moved to a much deeper level because of my experience at Pathway. I am not saying everything is perfect; but I am actually able to relate to my parents, and I look forward to spending time with them when we get the chance. The thought of what my life would be like had I not gone to Pathway scares me and I am so thankful for the program.  I keep in contact regularly with some of the Pathway staff and I try to keep up with some of the girls I shared my time with there.

October 2006