EDDIE GETS A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE, LOVE, AND LIBERTY
“God’s blessed me with a family. … I thought maybe those dreams had been forfeited, but yet, God’s been very, very merciful to me, very gracious to me.” —Eddie
Eddie McLoughlin grew up in Long Island, New York, when times were simpler. He and his brothers played touch football in the street, rode their bicycles, and knew to return home before the streetlights came on.
His family seemed picture-perfect but had deep flaws.
By the time his family moved to Arizona, 12-year-old Eddie had experienced physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. His father had become an alcoholic, and Eddie even ran away from home several times. Eddie hoped he would find purpose and meaning as he embraced the drug culture of the '70s, but that lifestyle led to his downward spiral.
Court-ordered programs and mental health professionals helped. But still, Eddie yielded to the lure of the streets. His poor choices culminated in his arrest. The charges: first-degree murder and armed robbery. Eddie was only 20 years old.
Prisoners are hungry for hope! You can reach them with the glorious Good News of our Savior by helping to bring Hope Events to prisons across the country this Easter. These events are the perfect opportunity to share the hope and unconditional love found in Christ through His death and resurrection. Will you give a special Easter gift today to help us change the lives of prisoners?
