After telling a friend and unofficial consultant a little of my story yesterday, he suggested that I actually begin a blog on my blogspot - novel idea, huh? When I told him I didn't know what to say, he said "say what you just said to me". So, here goes....
I don't feel that there is anything remarkable about my life. I grew up in a large, two-parent home in Mississippi. We experienced most of the trials that any family faces. I went to college, got a job, and worked for many years. In my late thirties I married and had two children.
About five and a half years ago, a chain of events began that altered the rest of my life. It began with the premature birth of my oldest son, and progressed through my husbands drug and alcohol addiction, the birth of our second son, the dissolution of my marriage, my husband's recovery process, and finally the restoration of our family - just to hit the high points. Even these things are not remarkable in and of themselves. The remarkable part is the role that God had, and in the amazing work that He did in our lives to restore us to the wonderful, organized chaos that we live in today.
It has been said that God never wastes a hurt, and I believe that with all my heart. I know that one of the reasons God had us go through all that we did, was so that in sharing our experiences, and how God brought us through them, we might be able to help those who are going through similar situations.
About Us
- Joey and KC Grist
- KC and Joey Grist share their message of hope for hurting families through the use of sound Biblical principles that restored their marriage after addiction, financial ruin and divorce tore it apart. Together, this couple speaks to individuals and couples alike, sharing their story of faith and recovery. Their ministry is teaching others a better way to live a life of hope and of happiness through a day-to-day relationship with Jesus Christ. The Grists live in Tupelo, Mississippi where they are raising two sons, JT (5) and Jimmie (3). They are active members of Lee Acres Church.
About Hope Recovery Center
Hope Recovery Center is a vision for a continuum of care for hurting families dealing with the bondages of addiction. This vision includes working specifically with adult men who desire to find a better way to live their lives, and a way to heal the hurts that have damaged their family.This includes a multi-phase plan:Phase I - Speaking and counseling ministry. Joey and KC are available to speak at churches, conferences, retreats and other groups. Funds raised through this ministry will be used to begin the subsequent phases of the ministry.Phase II - Non-residential treatment program for addicts and their families. This phase would include, but not be limited to, Christian 12-step studies; Career assessment; Job training; Resume writing and Interview skills; Biblical stress management; Time management, etc.During this phase, an attempt will be made to partner with existing organizations to provide housing, healthcare, clothing, transportation, meals and job assistance to those who need it.Phase III - Male Residential Treatment Center. Phase III includes all of the above, but instead of out-sourcing, we will provide a long-term residential treatment program. The program will be supported by some type of business or businesses, which will be operated by program participants.Phase IV - The full Continuum of Care.Stabilization - for those who enter the program intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugsSTEP (Structured Transitional Evaluation Period) 2-4 weeksSTAR (Spiritual Training and Recovery) 6-12 monthsTransitional Housing for those re-entering society
