The Ford Barn

Marcus · 05-09-2018, 09:44 AM

All: Just wanted to share a double success story: yesterday, we graduated 9 individuals from my Drug Court, clean and sober for five full years, with the exception of one. That one completed the program (Methamphetamine addict) in the absolute minimum of 3 1/2 years by completing every requirement, in order, and on time - very difficult!

The second success story is that same young man - fascinated by my '47 Ford Flathead PU which I drive on occasion to the office - he has now purchased a '50 shoebox, and intends to make it a driver: the young man? He is 26 years old..........I am SO proud of my "children!"

Craig Beers - I shared your story: you are / were an inspiration to him!

5851a · 05-09-2018, 10:09 AM

Glad you are able to give 2nd chances and direction. Congratulations!

Seth Swoboda · 05-09-2018, 10:12 AM

Congratulations Marcus! You are doing good work with your Drug Court program.

JWL · 05-09-2018, 10:23 AM

What a daunting task!!! Glad to know you and appreciate your efforts to help America. Again/still.

JWL

Vintage Copper 47 · 05-09-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Congratulations Marcus! You are doing good work with your Drug Court program.

Well done.. as you know, drugs are destroying our communities every day.. It is 1 in a thousand that get clean & sober.. God bless your for your efforts!

hook00pad · 05-09-2018, 10:39 AM

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Tim Ayers · 05-09-2018, 11:44 AM

Congrats! Sounds like you are making a difference in their lives.

40cpe · 05-09-2018, 12:04 PM

Marcus, I can see that smile from here! Well deserved CONGRATULATIONS!! to you AND Craig. He sounds like a "one-in-a-million" young man. I pray for his continued success.

Ol' Ron · 05-09-2018, 07:22 PM

God Bless, 32 years ago, I got a second chance. Now I try to help others.

Talkwrench · 05-09-2018, 09:35 PM

I remember you explaining how the system worked Marcus.. You're doing great work, the alternative would be just a one way street if it wasn't for you .

dwick01 · 05-10-2018, 05:10 AM

That is so wonderful!!

flathead48 · 05-10-2018, 05:18 AM

Congratulations Marcus, I am sure it can be as disappointing at times as rewarding.
God Bless You.

mhsprecher · 05-10-2018, 01:30 PM

Good work, for sure. Congratulations.

russcc · 05-10-2018, 06:29 PM

Wonderful to able to help save people's souls. Nice work.

Mike in AZ · 05-16-2018, 12:04 AM

Congrats, Marcus. Kudos for your hard work. And theirs. Mike

chap52 · 05-16-2018, 07:20 AM

Press on Marcus.
I worked with the Drug Court in Indiana and saw many more successes than failures. As you know it's a matter of changing the heart not just the behavior.
How can we give up on anyone when God never gave up on us.
We rejoice with you, and them, Chap

Tim Brown · 05-16-2018, 08:26 AM

Excellent work you do! Thanks for giving back to those that need help...

Bored&Stroked · 05-16-2018, 09:20 AM

Fantastic story on both accounts . . . God Bless the work that you're doing - it is so needed.

Dale

fortyonerag · 05-20-2018, 09:13 AM

More power to you. Well done sir!

Cecil/WV · 05-20-2018, 10:30 AM

Congratulations to both of you!

05-09-2018, 09:44 AM	#1
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 605	Another success story, for craig! All: Just wanted to share a double success story: yesterday, we graduated 9 individuals from my Drug Court, clean and sober for five full years, with the exception of one. That one completed the program (Methamphetamine addict) in the absolute minimum of 3 1/2 years by completing every requirement, in order, and on time - very difficult! The second success story is that same young man - fascinated by my '47 Ford Flathead PU which I drive on occasion to the office - he has now purchased a '50 shoebox, and intends to make it a driver: the young man? He is 26 years old..........I am SO proud of my "children!" Craig Beers - I shared your story: you are / were an inspiration to him! __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS

05-09-2018, 10:09 AM	#2
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: Another success story, for craig! Glad you are able to give 2nd chances and direction. Congratulations!

05-09-2018, 10:12 AM	#3
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,787	Re: Another success story, for craig! Congratulations Marcus! You are doing good work with your Drug Court program.

05-09-2018, 10:23 AM	#4
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Another success story, for craig! What a daunting task!!! Glad to know you and appreciate your efforts to help America. Again/still. JWL

05-09-2018, 10:39 AM	#6
hook00pad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 105	Re: Another success story, for craig! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We, as parents, appreciate your hard work and inspiration. 2nd chances are hard to come by sometimes. Al Hook

05-09-2018, 11:44 AM	#7
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Another success story, for craig! Congrats! Sounds like you are making a difference in their lives.

05-09-2018, 12:04 PM	#8
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Another success story, for craig! Marcus, I can see that smile from here! Well deserved CONGRATULATIONS!! to you AND Craig. He sounds like a "one-in-a-million" young man. I pray for his continued success.

05-09-2018, 07:22 PM	#9
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Another success story, for craig! God Bless, 32 years ago, I got a second chance. Now I try to help others.

05-09-2018, 09:35 PM	#10
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Another success story, for craig! I remember you explaining how the system worked Marcus.. You're doing great work, the alternative would be just a one way street if it wasn't for you . __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

05-10-2018, 05:10 AM	#11
dwick01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 444	Re: Another success story, for craig! That is so wonderful!!

05-10-2018, 05:18 AM	#12
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: Another success story, for craig! Congratulations Marcus, I am sure it can be as disappointing at times as rewarding. God Bless You.

05-10-2018, 01:30 PM	#13
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Another success story, for craig! Good work, for sure. Congratulations.

05-10-2018, 06:29 PM	#14
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Another success story, for craig! Wonderful to able to help save people's souls. Nice work.

05-16-2018, 12:04 AM	#15
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Another success story, for craig! Congrats, Marcus. Kudos for your hard work. And theirs. Mike

05-16-2018, 07:20 AM	#16
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Another success story, for craig! Press on Marcus. I worked with the Drug Court in Indiana and saw many more successes than failures. As you know it's a matter of changing the heart not just the behavior. How can we give up on anyone when God never gave up on us. We rejoice with you, and them, Chap

05-16-2018, 08:26 AM	#17
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 387	Re: Another success story, for craig! Excellent work you do! Thanks for giving back to those that need help...

05-16-2018, 09:20 AM	#18
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: Another success story, for craig! Fantastic story on both accounts . . . God Bless the work that you're doing - it is so needed. Dale

05-20-2018, 09:13 AM	#19
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 540	Re: Another success story, for craig! More power to you. Well done sir!

05-20-2018, 10:30 AM	#20
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,265	Re: Another success story, for craig! Congratulations to both of you!