In 1996 I retired from 911 Emergency Medical Services.  I turned to heroin.  That year of drug addiction, stole everything from me, and made me a slave.  Near death, I was led to help from a hospital stay. I entered a Christian rehabilitation program.  While there in 1997 I gave my heart to the Lord. At 39 years old I was free. In 2005, I began drifting from the vine.  That year I found myself in a temptation.  With a way out God is so faithful.  I was not! My relapse started a three year nightmare.   It was like the scriptures says, “the evil returned with seven more demons.” I would be clean for six months, then binge again.  My spiritual relationship was bankrupt. Believing I was a tare, in deep wilderness, broken not wanting to return to Egypt, but heading straight there.  I found myself at the lobby of Brooklyn Teen Challenge.  Here I found deliverance, healing and freedom.  I have entered His rest and joy.  He has changed my heart; that I know. Now I am an intern at B.T.C., pouring my testimony out to others.  As a servant I co-labor with God to lead others out of slavery.