God Is With Me - Destinee

We are thrilled to honor Destinee who is graduating from Newnan High School. After graduation, Destinee plans to attend Reinhardt University and major in music with a minor in writing. 

“I love music and writing so much that after I get that degree I’d love to go back and major in English or Creative Writing as well,” Destinee explains. “Honestly, if I had enough money, I would probably have multiple majors.” 

Destinee’s love for writing and music comes from her being heavily involved in her high school marching band for the last four years. 

“I enjoy a lot of things like cooking, drawing, and baking,” Destinee said. “But the main thing that I do with my time is play tuba in the marching band.” 

It's been a passion of hers for a long time as she has participated in all state district honors bands, writes music of her own, and hopes to one day share that music with other musicians around the world. 

Destinee and her family are in our GBCH&FM Family Care Program, which provides a place for mothers and their children to leave harmful environments or circumstances, and Destinee feels that it has positively impacted her life in many ways. 

“Coming here and being in this program has been one of the best opportunities that I've been given personally,” Destinee says. “I've had a chance to get to know myself with the space that me and my family have been provided and it has been life changing. This place is a safe haven for me, and I wouldn't trade it for anything else.”

Working hard to graduate high school and get accepted into college is no small task and Destinee attributes this success to the encouragement and guidance her mother has given her every step of the way no matter their circumstances.   

“So, my mom is, without a doubt, one of the most amazing people in my life,” Destinee said. “She has had a great influence in helping me become who I am and leading me in the right direction many times, and I cannot thank her enough for that.”  

Not only has she felt supported by her mother but also by God whom she has grown closer to while residing at GBCH&FM.  

“My walk with God has definitely been a challenging one, mainly because these past few years I have struggled with myself, my self-confidence, a little bit of anxiety and finding my place,” Destinee said. “And as scary as it's been, it's also been very eye-opening knowing that through all the things that I go through, I know that it's fine because God is there with me.”  

Please pray with us for Destinee that she will continue to chase and achieve her dreams. Pray that God gives her the faith and a sense of purpose in her next steps, and that she remains aware that God is with her always.  

Congratulations Destinee! We wish you the best for your next big adventure! 

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