Ed Robinson carries around in his wallet this picture of himself (on the left) to remind him of where he came from.  Read his story in his own words:
“There was a time in my life when I felt like the storm would never dissipate.  Being homeless 13 years and dealing in dark places kept me in a life of despair.  After losing hope and having nowhere to turn, I needed a way out.  I tried and tried to do it alone not knowing that I was my own problem.
In life, we learn numerous things, but it takes tough situations and many trials before we understand the grace of God.  I remember having socks frozen to my feet, but now my feet are warm and dry.  I remember hiding in the back of a public building to stay dry from the rain, but now I can sleep peacefully in my own apartment.  I remember having no answers, but now I trust in Christ, even if I still don’t have all the answers.
I’ve come in and out of the Whosoever Gospel Mission maybe 11 times.  It took a while—for me it was a process.  Every time I came, I picked up something I hadn’t seen the last time.  It was like putting a puzzle together.   And then one day, it clicked: I was in the way of myself.  I had tried to save myself, but it was my own pride that kept me from
finding true stability and wisdom.  Now, I can see clearly that this puzzle I’ve been working on is about God and His work in my life.   I had thought I knew who God was and what He had done for me, but the focus was still on ME.   It was only when I put God first in my life
that I began to see things clearly.
I can’t thank the staff at the Mission enough for their patience.  When I came in the doors, I was spiritually broken.  I had no hope, no aspirations, no motivation.  The Whosoever Gospel Mission offered me all of these things.  Even as they gave me a
bed and food, they helped me to build character and integrity.  This program fosters camaraderie with our brothers and a relationship with the Lord.  The structure they provide is a necessary tool to rebuild our lives.
I thank God daily for all the places He’s brought me to, especially the Whosoever Gospel Mission.  I have learned something in every stage of my life, but what I treasure most is all that I have learned here at the Mission.”