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Month: November 2019

Church helps on way to turning life around

“The first time I started coming to this church, I just let a few little things get to me, and I fell right back into the old me. I was having a hard time reading the Bible. I didn’t really even know how to pray … Continue readingChurch helps on way to turning life around

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘I should be gone, but I’m still here’

“After all I’ve been through, I’m fortunate to be here alive today. I’ve had heart surgery. I’ve been shot multiple times. I’ve lost close friends. It got to the point where I didn’t care about life anymore. I was done. I turned to drugs, alcohol … Continue reading‘I should be gone, but I’m still here’

Posted on November 20, 2019November 21, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

After friend’s death, ‘I just let go of the wheel’

“I grew up with messed-up feet. They were real club-footed, like turned in. To help fix them, I had to wear these casts that went all the way up my legs. When I was 8, they cut them down to below my knees. I also … Continue readingAfter friend’s death, ‘I just let go of the wheel’

Posted on November 19, 2019November 21, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Teacher instills passion for music in others

“When I was 6, Mom took me and my brothers to this little Italian guy who played a ton of instruments. He said, ‘What instrument do you like?’ I said, ‘Oh, I want to play drums.’ Instantly, I was drawn to it. One of my … Continue readingTeacher instills passion for music in others

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Her mother’s memory lives on in coffee shop

“My mom loved coffee. Starting when I was 7 or 8, I would make her a cup every morning. Back then, we had Folgers instant. I’d heat up the water in the microwave and mix it in. “Growing up, we always had coffee brewing. Coffee … Continue readingHer mother’s memory lives on in coffee shop

Posted on November 6, 2019November 7, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Time doesn’t heal wound left by wife’s death

“I don’t do too much of nothing these days. Work around the house. Come out here to the park and watch the water. Just relaxing. I’m 74. Sometimes I think about going back to work. I get kind of bored. “My wife died about two … Continue readingTime doesn’t heal wound left by wife’s death

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment
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