Sunday morning I was shopping at Winn Dixie in LaPlace and while pushing my shopping cart down an aisle, a man doing the same thing crossed my path. I said, “Hello. Have a good day!”

After he went ahead of me a short distance, he turned around and said, “You’re Mr. Keller!”

“Yes, sir!” I answered. “What’s your name?”

“Leroy,” he said with a smile. He immediately said, “I haven’t had a drink in 24 years.”

“That’s great!” I asked what made him quit drinking.

“When I went to your DWI classes.”

“Did you go to a treatment center or attend a program such as AA?”

“No, I just decided to quit.”

If you’re reading this and find it hard to believe, I can certainly understand. It’s hard for me to believe. He told me that he was 69 years old and doing well.

I thanked him for sharing this with me and said, “You have encouraged me. I will never forget our meeting this morning.”

I’ve been conducting DWI classes for 31 years, and I thank the officials of the 29^th and 40^th Judicial District Courts for granting me this opportunity.

I was told to charge a fee for my service. When those who attend ask me why I don’t charge, I tell them that God told me never to charge for something He freely gives.

If you have any questions, or comments, please write to Harold Keller at Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084, call (985) 652-8477 or e-mail: hkeller@comcast.net.