Many people do not believe in Miracles today, but I do. I witnessed one over the Labor Day weekend and I want to share it with all of you. Most of you know Mr Shabby or of him from the earlier days of my FB page and blog. He was my husband the Father of my youngest son and a wonderful Grandfather to my grandchildren.
Our son had not heard from his Dad in over 2 months and that was not the norm even for him. My son and I had chatted back and forth about where he might be living, staying etc, neither of us knew of his whereabouts. If you don’t know his story Mr. Shabby has his issues with addiction. We separated then divorced but stayed in contact some because of the kids and grandchildren and the fact that he and I had grown up together and been together over 1/2 our lives. We would always love each other, we both knew that. But, there was no way I could go on living with his addiction, I felt that he had chose that over me. Sometimes it has such a stronghold over them they just can not see the forest for the trees, sadly.
Our son got off work early Thursday before Labor Day and went on a hunt looking for his Dad, I said to my son contact this person and see if he has heard from your Dad lately. He did, and the young man had heard from Mr Shabby 2 days prior and gave him the number he had still in his phone and told my son I kept the number but I have no idea why, it was from a convenience store because I called back to check on him the next day and they told me, the young man explained to our son.
So, our son did a reverse lookup of that number and got the address, we went to the location and they told my son his dad was there each day between 2 and 4 PM so we knew he must be close by. Truly without a clue as to where he could even be we just chose a direction and went with that. We drove for just a few miles when I spotted a truck that looked like Mr Shabby’s and I said it out loud as we drove by. My son said Mom I don’t think so but, on the way back we will look closer and see if it was his truck. We drove on several more miles and did not see any sign of him. We came to a point that we had to make a left/right or turn around. We turned around and headed back the same way we came with full intentions of checking out the Truck I saw in the dark that was backed up beside and old building without any lighting, It is a Miracle that I even saw the truck as we went past. As we approached close to that area we slowed down and sure enough it was his truck, I was in the back seat and didn’t have the view my son had he was first see it and say, Mom, it’s Dad and I see him, his head lying in the open window. He jumped out with the car still moving not quit at a full stop, I think he truly thought his Dad was not alive, yet he has not said that to me yet, the tone in his voice told me that much as he yelled Dad, Dad!
He ran over and shook him as I approached the Truck, he opened his eyes but was not very responsive. Without going into total detail at this time, God, is amazing! He had led us right to Mr Shabby from one simple phone call that Mr Shabby made to a friend and that friend kept a number for two days in his cell he knew he would never call again! My son reversing that number to find the address it came from and us going there only to hear that yes they knew him by the photo we had stored in our phone and he stopped by every afternoon at a certain time. We knew him well enough to know he had to be close by and that could have been in any direction, yet God lead us down the right path at the right moment that saved Mr Shabby’s life. The Father of my youngest son, the love of my life had traveled so far down a dark path of addiction that he saw no hope at all for his own life and thought ending it and his addiction was the only way out, it hurts me deeply to even think he felt that, but people feel that daily for this reason or that reason. Life can be so hard sometimes. You might be saying Debbie, why or how can you put this out here? Because God is bigger than anything we face in this world, he lead us to Mr Shabby this was not luck, or chance, but truly a God thing. We had no idea what we were even doing, but we knew we had to act and do something. This is not to shame this man in any way, he has a heart of gold and bad things do happen to good people, we love him and want to help him any way we can, still to this day.
Today 5 days later he is still recovering, and will be going to a 12 month treatment program, He is ready, praise the Lord he is ready! And it was all by the Grace of God, yes the Grace of God. It is late and my mind is so tired, we have really been through so much in such a short time. We feel so blessed to have found him to let him when we did.. just a few moments more would and could have been life or death.. I am sharing this because I want each of you to know there is hope for that loved one that is lost and without hope. I also y want you to know that we care about Mr Shabby, we love him with all our hearts. His family cares and we love him and want him to fight this with everything he has in him and when he gets tired let God fight for him. We have prayed for years now and God heard us, He showed us that love can lead you. Love can make a difference, love can save the life of someone who has lost hope. Addiction does not discriminate it takes on the wealthy, the poor, male, female, young and old make no mistake about that! That is the honest truth, addiction does not discriminate!!!
I want each of you to know that tonight if you are suffering from addiction have a loved one that suffers from addiction, never give up on them, and please keep praying. I have prayed for years for Mr Shabby and 5 days ago God answered that prayer. If He will do that for Mr Shabby’s live and for me He will do it for you, or your loved one, He will, but it will be in His time so do not give up, do you hear me, do not give up on that loved one. I have seen a Miracle and I will testify to that. If you would keep Mr Shabby and our family in your prayers, if you need my prayers all you have to do is ask!
Love,
Debbie
Debbie, I am so thankful that God directed you and your son to Mr.Shabby and he is getting the help he has been needing for so many years! Thank you for sharing your personal story to so many! Prayerfully this will help so many who are lost and hurting! I will be praying for you all! Love
Susan, it is never easy to put your life out there. People know this, but, if we are to allow others to know they are not alone, not excluded, and that many things that happen to them happen all over the world, then we can open doors to help others have hope.
I have never given up on Mr Shabby, he is the love of my life and God told me years ago if I would MOVE and stop picking him up he would help him. It took me many years to MOVE when I did, God stayed true to His word.
Love,
Debbie
I know I was to read your situation and how you prayed and never gave up. The way the Lord led you to him, at the right moment. I am dealing with someone with an addiction, no one else will believe me. But they are not here, I am. He is no longer who I knew. I am very ill and disabled. I need God’s help in a big way. I understand how and why this happened. But I am the one under attack, who he is so hateful to. I love him with all my heart. No idea what to do, but I will be praying and trusting God to lead me and get help. Praying for Mr. Shabby and each one of you. Your great love was very much what I needed to see. You loved him and never stopped praying. I have someone else I know that can benefit from this. God bless you. 🙏🏻❤️
Sandra, first let me say I hear you and I totally understand you. It took years for me to move out the way as God had told me to do years ago when I was crying out to Him to help Mr Shabby. I pick him up each time. It was only when I did just as God said MOVE and let Mr Shabby have that life totally, it took him only 2 months to see that was not what he wanted. God, lead us to just in time before he ended it all. And has honored His word to help Mr Shabby once I got out of the way, stop picking him up and I am so thankful. I do not know your situation and can not offer advise other than keep praying and know that if you are being abused in any way there is HELP 911. Tough love is sometimes the only way but, you have to be ready to stand behind that and NOT take them in, help them feed them NOTHING! Hard to do but they have to hit rock bottom most of the time to realize they need help. I’m here for you, if I can help in any way at all.Sandra, I will also pray that God takes the one you are speaking of and removes them from any situation that they can hurt another or that another can enable them any longer, that they will see they need help and turn to God. I pray that for them without knowing them or you.
Love,
Debbie
Thanks for sharing your story ! It’s a very frightening picture and yet it’s such a powerful ending. But I know that ‘ending’ is really a New Begining ! Telling such a personal part of your life story has encouraged so many people as you can see by all of these comments.
However, I’m sure that there are numbers of others that we’ve also given hope but just didn’t comment !
We Love you and are praying constantly for complete restoration for Mr. Shabby and also for you and your son through this long journey you’re on along side of him 🙏🏻
Our God is truly an Awesome God and yet such a tender Father who wants and works in only the Best ways in our lives ! 🙌❤️🙌
Debbie, I have wanted to ask you how Mr. Shabby was, but didn’t want to upset you. I know of his past, and thought he may have slipped back. I pray for you, and your son that he come through this, and makes a full recovery. You are so right, bad things happen to good people, I have seen first hand just how addiction can tear everyone in pieces.
Love, and prayers, Nan
Nan, thank you for your kindness! Wow, does addiction ever tear up families. That is just what the Devil intends for it to do, destroy people’s lives and as many as he can take with that one person being the addict. Our family has seen that first had as have millions more I’m sure. We are here for him and will stand beside him as he faces this. He knows he will not be alone but, I’m sure right now and at the start it might feel that way. He goes in Sept 21st for 12 months in-house treatment in a really beautiful place that is Christian founded and based all the way! His youngest sister and her husband knew of this place through their Church, so that was another blessing, just one right after another and we cannot thank them enough. God, has opened doors as he closes and locks old ones. He is so good and worthy to be praised, daily.
Love,
Debbie
Honest Deb, I cried for all of you, it’s so heart breaking. It takes a village of many to get things done. My heart breaks for J. thinking the worse, I know I would have too.
Love, and prayers…Nan
Thank you, Nan! I still have hope that this will change our lives for the better, all of us.
Love,
Debbie
Could you please email me the name of the treatment center @ dreamer7420011@AOL.com. I have a family member in much need of treatment. I found your blog from your Facebook page. Reading your story has given me hope for my love one. My niece is currently serving time in jail for failing a drug screen.( Actually thanking God for this arrest.) At this very time last year she was in a hospital on a ventilator fighting infection from a dirty needle. She spent almost 2 months in the hospital and ran right back to her addiction as soon as she was released. You, and Mr. Shabby will be my prayers. ..Sharon
Sharon, this one is for men only, is this for a male or female? Your comment leads me to think female. If it is a male I will forward you the information, and do all I can to help them get placed.
Love,
Debbie
I have a son with a bad alcohol addiction and a daughter who is a recovering drug addict. I pray for them every day. I know God is faithful and He is in control. I am so glad you found Mr Shabby. Praise God! Prayers are coveted.
You do an amazing job lifting all of us even when you have so much on you! Prayers for all of you! Thank you!
Brenda, you do not know me, but from FB please keep in touch, if I can e er help in any way Im here. Email me at ohsoshabbyblog@gmail.com anytime. I’m here for you.
Love,
Debbie
What a testimony! Praise God for his faithfulness. Blessing to Mr. Shabby as he walks it out. Debbie you know God is a restorer and a redeemer of time. Blessings to you al
Renee, you are right God is a restorer and a redeemer of time. Thank you, for your blessings as we walk this walk together. Mr Shabby, has his family behind him all the way!
Miss Debbie….its important to put these things out there.. a friend of mine just lost her fiance to addiction. He was addicted to heroin and overdosed in the drivers seat of his SUV…..GONE AT 38!!!!! FAR TOO YOUNG!!!! And YES…..I believe this was an intervention by GOD!!! My prayers with you, your son and most of all MR. SHABBY!! Take your life back Mr. Shabby…ITS BEVER TOO LATE!!!!
Oh Tina, that is so sad and I am so sorry, so very sorry. My heart goes out to her and his family and friends. It is such a waste of life the Devil is working overtime with all this mess, it has such a stronghold on millions.
Thank you for sharing Debbie. That was truly a God thing! A divine appointment! You are so right about addiction. It does not discriminate. I have family members who struggle with addiction. Prayers for you all.
It was indeed a divine appointment! Nothing short of God’s work. Thank you, for your comment, Debera.
For years my husband and I were with a wonderful organization and our responsibility was administrators of an Alcohol and Drug Rehsbilitation program. We saw miracles everyday through the help of God. Our rehabilitation program is a faith based program. You’re right, addiction does not discriminate,. From rich, poor, old young, all races, addiction is rampant, and we saw it all. I’m so happy Mr Shabby is getting help. I will pray for him. Nothing is impossible to God. If perhaps he might need another program someday, please get in touch with me. I know a wonderful program, with centers all over the United States, where miracles are happening
everyday. The best thing about this program is that
it’s free. Whoever walks through the front doors is welcomed and a new person. God bless you, your son and Mr Shabby.
Judy, thank you so much for your kindness and comment. What you two do is such a blessings to so many and their families. I am so grateful for those that care enough to help others.
God Bless You,
Debbie
Praise the Lord Debbie! I too believe in miracles! I’m so glad for yours!
Brenda, AMEN!!!!!
Dearest Debbie
Thank you for sharing your story… it takes courage to share such intimate details of ones life and loves.. how blessed and fortinate that you and your son never gave up hope on finding Mr Shabhy.. a miracle indeed..
I truly believe that god guided you to find him, and help him back to the road of recovery..
Yes, it is true.. addiction knows no social status.. it affects so many people
Sadly my brother Shawn was one of those people.. he was 36 when he finally could not cope anymore and chose to take his own life..
We lost our wee Scottie Mum when my brothers were 15 and 16.. she had battled breast cancer for over 10 years and could no longer fight… our brothers came to live with me, and off and on with our other 2 sisters… Sadly our father was an alcoholic at the time and was not in any condition to take in our 2 brothers.. Our oldest brother co-owned my Mum’s home.. sadly his greed took over and he did not make a home for our brothers as my Mum had asked…….
And so… long story short… my beautiful brother who had a heart of gold, who was like my lop-sided twin took to drowning himself in drugs, alcohol.. in his early 20’s and 30’s..
He would come and live with me for short lengths of time to dry out and clean up.. only to slip back into his old ways..
My brother Shawn was loved by all when he was straight, clean, and sober… when he was drinking and taking drugs.. he was a nightmare… however, he was still my brother and I loved him dearly…
Sadly, August 6 1998 in the wee hours of the morning my brother took his life..
I do believe my Mum called him home to be with her in heaven as he was struggling so much on this earth we call home..
When we sang for my brother at his celebration of life.. there was a huge willow tree that stood near the creek that ran through the property where my brother took his life….
As us sisters sang the song, The Rose.. all of a sudden.. there was such a huge motion in the tree, where all the willow branches were moving and swaying in a wind that was not blowing anywhere else.. I was a hot August day in Kamloops, not a whisper of breeze anywhere.. and yet.. here was this big ‘windstorm’ in the willow tree…. it was noticed by all who came to celebrate my brother’s life….
As we finished our song I said to all who had gathered….. “when we were kids we used to call our brother Shawn.. Shawn Shawn the leprechaun… because he was always dancing around and getting into mischief”……
I do believe this gust of wind in the willow tree that we all noticed this afternoon was our brother Shawn showing us all.. ‘he is free, he is no longer in pain, he is safe with god’….
I believe this will all of my heart……
Love one another
Cherish the ones you love
Try your best to be compassionate and understanding of the ones that battle their demons through drugs and alcohol.,,,
As we all know, addiction knows no class distinction..,,, there by the grace of god go any one of us given certain circumstances or life events……
God bless
Sweetest of blessings to you all
Prayers for Mr Shabby.. may you know peace, understanding, and find strength in knowing you are loved, you are important in the lives of your loved ones.. god bless and keep you safe
Love and blessings always
Annie
Victoria BC ❤️
Praying for all of you!!
Thank you, Susan. <3
Thank you Jesus for your faithfulness of your word and for this family. This all didn’t happen by accident, God knew the when, where and how .
It was God from the beginning to the end.
Praying for Mr.Shabby as he starts this new beginning and the family .
Carman, every word you have written is correct, God put all of this together no way we even had a clue as to what to do or where to go, God lead us to him we know this and are certain of it. I give God all the glory, all of it! I thank Him and will forever.
Thank you for sharing your story Debbie. I have a son that had an alcohol addiction and was sober for 17 years. He had back surgery and they put him on pain killers (why they would do that for someone that has addiction issues, I do not understand). He got hooked on them and his wife and daughter left him over 7 years ago and he has chosen to have no contact with us. He and his daughter were very close and this has broken her heart. I pray for him every night and day that the Lord will intervene and he will be able to defeat his demons.
Phyllis, I am sorry to hear about your son and I do not understand why they do that either. Once and addict always an addict just in recovery each day. I will have you and your family and your son in my prayers!
Thank you for sharing! Addiction is a horrible disease. I was married to someone for almost 11 years. He was an alcoholic when I married him, but I thought he loved me more than his addiction and I could change him. We all know that is not true. I divorced him when I was about to turn 40 and had lost both of my parents within 6 months of each other. I thought life is too short to be this miserable. We have a daughter who turned 30 this year. Today I can say he has been sober for 9 years and even quit smoking. He is not in the best of health..became a diabetic through all of this. . I am about to turn 59… Prayers for you and your family. We have an awesome God!
Sandy, always happy to hear of anyone that walks away from addiction of any kind. Thank you, for sharing your story here. So many need to see that there is always HOPE for an addict, always!
Thank you for sharing your Miracle from our Glorious God! ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
Kathleen, He still performs Miracles everyday, this was nothing short of that and I wanted others to know that God still sits at His throne and He hears us at all times. I believe that when we are so distraught he hears our cries and cries from our hearts when they are broken.
Thank you for your honest, open heart in sharing this private part of your life. God is good but of course you know this. You warmed my heart tonight. Just wanted to say thanks. ❤️
Rose Anne, it has been a battle I can promise you that, but God showed me He is still in control. Thank you, for your comment my friend.
Love,
Debbie