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"I've learned that through God you can conquer anything."

At age 44, Dale Washington literally got sick of his life.

“I started drinking at a young age,” he explained. “It got so bad, I had to have a drink or I would be sick. I knew it had to stop. I couldn’t hold jobs.”

Dale then decided to seek help at Kokomo Rescue Mission where he made a decision to turn his life over to God. He works in the Mission’s Care & Share Store. He also takes advantage of every opportunity to grow spiritually through the New Life Program.

“Everyday, I pray to God that He would take that urge to drink away from me, and He has been doing that,” said Dale. “I had to change my friends too.”

Dale credits his wife Bonnie of 20 years for laying a Christian foundation with him. “I always believed in God – I just believe now on a more in-depth level.”

Within a year, Dale would like to be able to support his family on his own. “I want to be a better husband and father (to his 16-year-old son Dale).”

“Now, my family looks at me differently. I can hold my head up. I feel good about myself. My whole family has been behind me. They have my back, and I am not gong to let them down… or God either.”

I think this can be a good place for someone with problems,” said Dale. “But you have to let them help you. The rules are there for a reason. The rebellious ones don’t make it. I’ve learned that through God, you can conquer anything.”

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