Renewal Story: Alisha
Posted: July 26, 2024
Alisha and her children needed a new start, so they left Arkansas and came to Texas. At first they stayed with Alisha’s godmother. But traumatic circumstances forced them out. For two months the five of them shared a small hotel room.
Life greatly improved when they came to Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County. “At first, I went through what any mom would go through,” Alisha admits. “This was my first time in a shelter. I felt guilty and depressed. But there was nothing for my children back in Arkansas. I want them to have opportunities. And they need stability.”
Feeling safe, they started to build a new life. With help from her case worker, Alisha replaced her children’s essential records left behind in Arkansas. She also took parenting classes.
Above all, Alisha enjoyed refreshing her relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in Alpha class.
Alisha tells us her children have also grown in their love for the Lord — and for one another. “They have grown closer. They pray together,” she says. “Every night, I’m just grateful to have them all there and pray with them.”
Today, Alisha looks toward a brighter future for her family. They have recently moved into a place of their own. Currently working in a nursing home, Alisha plans to become certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a track toward becoming a Registered Nurse. In the meantime, she wants to be a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, so she can encourage people going through tough times and help them move forward, just as you helped her.
Life greatly improved when they came to Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County. “At first, I went through what any mom would go through,” Alisha admits. “This was my first time in a shelter. I felt guilty and depressed. But there was nothing for my children back in Arkansas. I want them to have opportunities. And they need stability.”
Feeling safe, they started to build a new life. With help from her case worker, Alisha replaced her children’s essential records left behind in Arkansas. She also took parenting classes.
Above all, Alisha enjoyed refreshing her relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in Alpha class.
Alisha tells us her children have also grown in their love for the Lord — and for one another. “They have grown closer. They pray together,” she says. “Every night, I’m just grateful to have them all there and pray with them.”
Today, Alisha looks toward a brighter future for her family. They have recently moved into a place of their own. Currently working in a nursing home, Alisha plans to become certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a track toward becoming a Registered Nurse. In the meantime, she wants to be a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, so she can encourage people going through tough times and help them move forward, just as you helped her.
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