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I too also struggled with the problem. Traded my 49 plymouth for an ounce of coke about 30 years ago. I will pray for Patrick and your family. It took me to get interested in something else to do. In time all will be good. He does sound like he has a strong side. I think the worse thing or maybe the BEST thing that happened to me was the lost of my leg for me to see the light. God works in misterious ways. Life is good.

After a couple of years in jail, Patrick will be getting out in mid-June. He's spent the last year in a extensive treatment program and he really seems like a different guy. He's been involved in prison ministry and has a better attitude that I've ever seen in him before. Im hoping and praying that all this carries over to the outside and he's able to keep himself clean and build a decent life. Anyway, I bought this truck so he'll have a way to get around for work. I got it really cheap because of engine issues and it had been sitting for a few years. I got it running but its got a pretty good miss and after doing a compression test I've got 6 good cylinders but #4 and #6 will only pump up to 30 psi. I'm thinking the head gasket blew between the cylinders; though I'd ask for some opinions and prayers for my son before I tear it down.

I'd say your idea on the head gasket is a pretty good bet. You're doing a really good thing with the truck, to help Patrick get a leg up on pulling things together for a new start. Hope things work out good for him, and that it's a blessing to have him home again. Having a strong support group holding him accountable for his actions is an important piece of the puzzle.

Thank so much for sharing with us – I reread this entire thread and halfway through the first tissue appeared (the post from Robin’s wife Linda in September of 2011 – people all around the world praying for Patrick!) Most here have kids and I remember hurting for you and praying with you when this was originally posted. It’s obvious that this group of folks at CHR is a loving and caring bunch.

Please keep us posted on the truck (I concur with Roger – head gaskets are a good starting place) and know too that we’re still praying for you and Patrick!

Regards,
Glenn

WOW... Im new here but not to life. The twists and turns through life often times are harder than we could ever imagine. I too was dripping tears on my keyboard till I realized that you know who to go to for the answers, and you were already going to him for the strength to get you through this. For through him all things are possible! Im confident that the worst is behind you all. God Bless and hang tough.

While you have the head off be sure to give it a real good eye ball for hair line cracks... But Im sure you already knew that! Cheer

I too have just completely read this post through and I too am impressed with the family here on Club Hot Rod when one of the family asks for pray it is freely given. I thankyou Falcon for highlighting the fact that we all face demons in one way or another and you plus others have had the courage to share your demons with us. I will include Patrick and you and your family in my prays today to help keep you all under Gods protection and strength. Please keep us in the loop as to how Patrick copes with life in the near future on his path of life.
God Bless you all,
Mark.

Thank you so much, guys. I firmly believe prayer is the greatest weapon against Satans influence. When I was buried in my alcohol and drug addiction, it was only my turning to The Lord that saved me. Your caring and support means a lot, guys.

More prayers from here too.

Jack.

Patrick came home last week and I did get his truck fixed. He's going next week to start the process of getting his license back so he can start looking for some kind of job. He seems to be doing pretty good, he said things like standing in a grocery store being able to pick your own food seem like being on another planet. His mom and step dad bought a small mobile home and put it on their property for him to live in so he's got his own space but is close enough if he needs help. It's good to have him back.

Falcon,,I had to go back over this thread,and re read it,,not that I had forgotten,,but more like,overlooked it..I am so pleased to see Patrick out and having a new start at life..Our prayers will continue for him,,and you,too..
Kia kaha..

Thanks, buddy. There a local guy who owns a concrete company called last night and wants to meet with him. He's helped out a lot of other guys who had problems and may be willing to give Patrick a job. If anyone could pray that this works out it would be most appreciated.

Falcon,

Prayers sent. Thanks for sharing this difficult issue for your family and showing that there is only ONE way! It always helps to be reminded!

Eric

You're so right, Eric. The think I found most ironic about the whole experience is this: The public schools have gone to great lengths in recent years to keep Christianity and the Bible out of the schools while being openly tolerant of other religeous practices. The first place the courts sent Patrick was to a state run prison for 30 days where he was put in solitary while they ran the usual medical testing and figured out which facilitiy he would go to for his sentence. He was allowed only one book during that 30 days; a King James Bible that was provided by the prison. Maybe the time to encourage the kids to seek the Lord is BEFORE they wreck their lives and damn near kill themselves???? Todays narcissistic, self absorbed society is driving us right over a cliff; it's so sad to see.