My name is Christopher Spargo and I’m 44 years old. For most of my life I’ve suffered from very severe depression. To deal with the depression and things life throws at us I chose to drink alcohol. I drank regularly every day and one day, after drinking, I found myself in jail. I’d lost everything including my freedom at that point. There I was all alone and depressed so badly that I wished I was dead.
That’s when I met Chaplain Jerry. He came to my pod. We would talk and he would counsel me. After every conversation he would pray for me and with me. I always felt so much better after talking and praying with him. It felt like a huge weight was being lifted off my shoulders. Jerry taught me I could give my heart to Jesus and be saved, and so I did. My life changed almost immediately. My depression lessened, and I felt better every day. Jerry taught the Bible study that I attended and I decided I wanted to continue going when I was out of jail and free. It’s been the best decision I’ve ever made. Chaplain Jerry helped me come to Christ and become a better man.
I’m sober now and attend regularly at Grace Church. I get to see Jerry there as well as my church family. I appreciate Grace Church for welcoming me in. I haven’t even felt like going back to drinking, and feel like the possibilities are endless for the future. I cannot say thank you enough for what Chaplain Jerry has done for me.