Testimonies

Testimonials of Redemption

When I came to Transition of Dyer County in March, 2023, I knew there was a God, but I had lost my faith in Him. I was struggling with so many things and so lost I didn’t know if I could ever get back to myself. Transitions welcomed me with open arms, not as the person I had become, but as a child of the Most High God. I slowly learned that I was more than what people labeled me, to love myself, and most important they helped me to restore my faith. To see even when I thought God had left me, He was always by my side. God has restored relationships with my children and family and has broken chains I never thought possible. Mark 5:34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
Heather Jones

Before coming to Transitions my life was in shambles. I was so far away from who I was and from God. I had lost hope and was so deep in depression. I didn’t know where to go or who to turn to for help. I was addicted to drugs and alcohol and I didn’t know how to stop! Then, I begged God to change me and asked Him to help me find treatment in a facility that I could strengthen my walk with Him. I entered into Transitions, May of 2022 and it has changed my life forever. Through the counsel of their staff, I gained confidence and freedom from the chains of addictions. I am forever grateful for them and God. Life as I knew it is no longer the same. I am a NEW creation! Thank you for believing in me even when I didn’t. Robin Jenkins

I came to Transitions December 2021 broken and alone, not believing in anything maybe not even God. Transitions gave me faith again or maybe for the first time ever not just in myself but in God and his plan for my life. God has blessed me far greater than I deserve, even though I fall short daily I’ve tried to remain obedient and follow the path Transitions guided me on. God has restored broken relationships with my family, provided me a job, a place to call home, opened and even closed impossible doors. He took hate from my heart I’d carried for years and replaced it with love. He has literally worked miracles in me and my life. God turned my mess into a message of hope. I will forever praise him and thank Transitions for their part in this journey and my relationship with him. ~ Donya Fleenor

My name is Crystal Lane. I am the mother of five children. For 21 years I was lost in addiction and felt hopeless. With the help of Transitions, God healed me, gave me rest, and completely restored me. The skills and love that I have been shown and taught has forever changed my life. I now work for a faith based healing and recovery program called Primrose Hill Adult and Teen Challenge for women and children. I am so thankful for my time at Transitions. Jeremiah 29:11 - "I know the plan that I have for you declares the Lord; they are plans for peace not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope." ~ Crystal

My name is Claire Ladd Funderburk, and I arrived at Transitions on December 4, 2020. When I got there, I was broken in every single way, one can be broken - physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. I had used drugs to numb and mask the pain I was feeling inside, but the drugs were gone and so was my will to live. The people at Transitions took me in. They loved me until I could love myself. I learned all about God’s love for me. The longer I was there I realized it was a privilege to be there. I could feel myself becoming a completely different person like God had given me a new heart and a new mind. The Lord had set me free, and today I am more than an overcomer, I am the daughter of the King!

My name is Mechelle Inman and my life has been changed by the transformation power of Jesus Christ. February 5, 2019, I surrendered my life to Jesus, and he set me free. Prior to my new beginning I was addicted to drugs, alcohol, and the lifestyle for 33 years. Depression, rejection, and grief consumed me, and I felt hopeless and lost. I never planned a future because I didn’t think I had one. I wanted to die more than I did live most days. I wasn’t raised that way but due to unfortunate events, poor choices and not knowing Jesus my life spiraled out of control. I blamed everything and everyone especially God for every bad thing in my life. That is until I met Jesus, and my amazing journey began. God gave me the opportunity to come to transitions. I started to learn who I was in Christ and my faith began to grow. I’ve learned lifesaving tools and skills in this ministry. I am forever changed spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. The lord changed me from the inside out. I do have hope and a future. When I entered transitions, I had no idea what to expect but this program changed the way I looked at everything. They introduced me to Jesus the one that doesn’t offer treatment he offers a cure. The staff and ladies didn’t even know my story but excepted me with open arms and called me beautiful. Today my family has been restored and I am a new creation. I started after I completed the program in 2020 volunteering coming back teaching a class then started a part time position and I am now the resident supervisor and class coordinator. God has put new dreams inside me and has taught me that nothing is impossible. He has set a fire inside me to help others with life controlling issues. I am eternally grateful for Christ saving me and for transitions believing in me.
“The King’s daughter is all glorious within.”
Psalms 45:13

Alexandria Clenney stated, "Before coming to Transitions, my life was a mess. I had lost my family, my career, my home, and all hope for my future. I was living day to day, looking for anything to fill the void that I felt inside. Even though I was running from God, he never left me. After 10 years in heavy addiction, I had reached the end with myself. While in the Dyer County Jail, I surrendered my life to Him. God led me to Transitions where he loved me back to health and healed me physically, mentally, and spiritually. He has restored my relationship with my family, opened the doors to a wonderful job, and continues to bless me every single day. What I cherish most is my relationship with Jesus Christ that continues to grow every single day. God allowed Transitions to aid in my transformation. However, Jesus Christ is the answer. By His unconditional love, forgiveness, and life transforming power. He is the only one that can heal the deep wounds”.

Before I came to Transitions, I was a prodigal child. I was raised in church but had no relationship with my Savior. I did my own thing, my own way, with no consideration of how it would affect myself or others. I invited chaos and destruction into my life and the lives of those that loved me dearly. I quickly distanced myself from anyone who would try to hold me accountable for my actions. I sat back and watched as my bridges burned. My standards and self-worth diminished right before my eyes. My close group of friends became a vast variety of vultures, thieves, and predators, that I would allow to use me, tear me down, and leave me for dead… It’s only by the grace of God that I am still alive today. While I was allowing satan to destroy my life and the person I once was I had family, friends, and my sweet Savior interceding for me and praying for me to become a complete woman of God. In May 2014 I walked through the doors of Transitions and my life was radically changed! I was given a new attitude, a new mind, and most importantly a NEW HEART! Romans 8:1-2 Tells me that I am no longer condemned. Colossians 1:13 Reminds me that I am delivered! Our verse at Transitions is 2 Corinthians 5:17 that states “ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation! The old is gone and the new has come!”. God has worked through Transitions to help build me up into the woman I am today and has also taught me how to stay connected to my sweet Savior. God has restored my family and has blessed me with a precious new relationship that I cherish more than gold .He has given me a full life to bring Him glory and to share my story with beautiful women that he calls His beloved daughters. Romans 8:28 says that God works for the good of those that love Him and have been called according to his purpose. This verse is in full effect in my life. I thank God for the grace and mercy he has given me. And for the new life he has given me and my daughter. She now has a mother she can look up to and depend on, that she knows will always be there. Also, one who can constantly pour into her sweet spirit. I am BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE! She is living proof that God blesses us with way more than we deserve. Thank you for allowing me to share just some of the amazing things God has done in my life!
Scarlett Hill