01/27/2026
Meet Hayden, a resident at our Palmetto Campus.
"Hello, my name is Hayden. I’m 31 years old, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I’ve been in the ministry since December of 2024.
My story has been filled with hurt and pain. At the age of 14, I became an addict. Shortly after, I got wrapped up with street gangs. At 16, I lost my best friend; my brother. This put a hole in my heart. I was filled with rage and heartbreak. I lashed out on everyone around me for three years. I was a menace until I was sent to prison at 19.
Once I got out, I fell right back on my face, using drugs even more than before. I was constantly trying to fill this empty void. I did become a father of two beautiful children, a daughter and a son, but due to my addiction and my selfishness, I lost custody of them.
I finally decided to get help. I left Oklahoma and came to Florida, but I started putting guns on the streets for co***ne. I was looking at going back to prison. Instead, God intervened, and I was able to come to Loving Hands, where He has transformed me completely.
He healed me physically, mentally, and most of all spiritually. Jesus has shown me grace and taught me godly character. He told me that the old Hayden does not define who I am. He has proven His Word to be truth. He is Rapha, our great physician. He is Jireh, our provider. He has set me free. Now it’s up to me to share about His goodness."
