Frank Clem:
CLASS OF 1974
Lanier High SchoolClass of 1974
Bessemer, AL
Alexander City Junior CollegeClass of 1989
Alexander city, AL
McAdory Elementary SchoolClass of 1974
Mccalla, AL
Bessemer High SchoolClass of 1970
Bessemer, AL
Jonesboro Elementary SchoolClass of 1967
Bessemer, AL
Frank's Story
Life
Choices Change Things
By Frank A. Clem
I remember choosing to cuss, smoke and drink; choosing to fight, skip school and shoplift; choosing to smoke pot, pop pills, and sniff powder; choosing to steal and deal, and choosing to pick up that gun. I also remember spankings and suspensions, accidents and arrests, probations and prison. Choices change things.
I considered myself a victim of circumstances, but later realized my life was a collection of consequences of previous choices. I realized the power of choice and chose to begin utilizing that power. I chose to follow Jesus Christ. I chose to repair, heal and strengthen relationships wi...Expand for more
th my family, friends and society. I chose to earn a GED, a Diploma in Auto-Mechanics, an AssociateÃÂs Degree, a BachelorÃÂs degree, and then a MasterÃÂs Degree. I chose to pursue a career, and to be active in my family, church and community. I chose to participate in the American way of life. I chose to live until I die.
New choices brought new results. Today my life and lifestyle are mostly the results of better choices I'Âve made in the past twenty-five years. I am a correctional educator, an offender counselor, and a prison minister; and I am a functioning and vital member of my family, church and community. Choices change things.
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