Jeremy,

I’m sorry I could not be honest with you when I took the Schwinn bike and said I was having it repaired.  Had the bike rightfully belonged to you, I would have gladly had it repaired for you.  However, I had already discovered that the bike was stolen, and I believe it needed to be reunited with its original owner.  I’m a firm believer in the golden rule…..”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

For the sake of grace and mercy; Mercy being that we are forgiven and excused from the punishment/consequence of what we deserve, and grace being that we are given that which we do not deserve – like gifts or kindness we have not earned….We at FHSKC want you to have a new/used bike in its place.

Our group exists to be a light in the darkness.  A hand up, and not a hand out.  A love that extends past boundaries and does not judge.  We choose to stand up for what is honorable and noble and true, and not to support or promote apathy, dishonesty, or wrongdoings.  That being said, none of us is perfect!  But we are all striving for a greater good.  A belief that love can prevail and overcome and conquer.

I heard you say you have children you long to see and hold again.  I heard you say you want to be a better man.  I believe you CAN be the man you desire to be; the father you would like to be to your precious children.  I hope you can rise above and find the courage and strength to climb the mountains that lie ahead of you.  Please know that you are not alone.  And know that you do not have to face the mountains and valleys in your life alone.  “Sometimes it takes a village.”

We are here to help.  We’re here to love on you, and encourage you, and to help you up when you stumble. 

I hope you discover that you were given wings to fly.

And I hope you find that you can SOAR!  Because love….and the truth….can truly set you free!

XOXO

Betty