What I didn't have was the sense to not indulge in years of alcohol and drug use. I got caught up in the lifestyle of sex and drugs and rock and roll which lasted from my early 20's to my late 40's.

One night, I cursed God. I blamed Him for my addiction and my condition. I blamed Him for always grinding me under His thumb. I demanded that He prove himself or kill me.

I really believe the change for me started then. Very slowly I started looking for help. During my search I wound up at a church. I met the pastor. He tried to help by suggesting programs like Narcotics Anonymous and others but they didn't work. If I had money. I bought drugs.

One night I finally gave up. I got on my knees and cried out for Jesus to save me.

Later, the pastor told me about a Christian Drug and Alcohol program in London. Seeing no other options except jail or death, I went.

Now I have it all. Today it has been 11 years since God gave me back my life. I am no longer addicted to drugs. I do not smoke or drink. My mind, my health and my relationship with my family has been restored. I am back in the radio business, I have better friends than I have ever had before and I am clean and sober for the first time in my adult life.

I met a wonderful Christian lady at my church, we fell in love and got married on St. Patrick's Day in 2007. I am respected again by many and feel at home here at London Gospel Temple where I have been surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. I have had the honor to be asked to lead a men's addiction recovery group. I go to the jails and mean streets of Toronto with other like minded men and we proclaim the saving power of Jesus. We tell prisoners and the lost that there is a better way. It's a way that leads to life. I give God all the glory. I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me. Bless the Lord oh my soul and all that is within me. Bless His holy name.