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Category: Perry’s Blog
Clinic Contemplations…
Sadly, a man had to be a bit resourceful and make this ordinary shopping cart into a makeshift wheelchair for his wife; it was lined with a soft, pink blanket[…]
Outside My Window
My computer faces the window and every so often I gaze across South Pearl Street. Sometimes there are children running by, two people having a discussion, or George watering the flowers.[…]
Trust in the Lord…
At the New Faith Program, many of our ladies are in their transition phase where they begin to look for employment. At the present time, the ladies who are work-ready[…]
Rags to Riches
“Rags to Riches” is a common phrase but one that has special meaning to the Rescue Mission. It can mean more meals, more medical care, more learning opportunities and more[…]
The TLP Program Bears Fruit!
It is hard to believe that two years have passed since we first opened the first floor of apartments in the Transitional Living Program (TLP)! Now we have three floors filled and[…]
A Couple of Heartfelt Thank Yous
It was about 5:45PM this past Thursday. LeRoy and I met on the sidewalk. He had just gotten off the bus from work and still had his Albany Med ID[…]
Devin Finds Reconciliation!
Devin was deep into his alcohol addiction, estranged from his family and didn’t know where else to turn. His sister, a former participant and graduate of the Rescue Mission’s women’s[…]
From Rock Bottom to the Rock of Salvation
The other day, a man from Nepal, (I’ll call him “Nai”) came into my office — you could almost literally say he was at the end of his rope. Nai[…]
Christ is the Cure
My first stop on the way to work today was with a faithful friend of the Rescue Mission, who is at home in hospice care. She opened her eyes and[…]
No Cereal for Lunch!
Last week, I awaited the arrival of former New Life Programmer, Austin. Austin graduated from our recovery program last year and came up from New York City so we could visit[…]
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