Young Buddy
Darnell Shawn Gatling a young man who overcame a troubled pass. Abandoned at the age of 9 months, Darnell and his two other brothers were forced into the court system and separated into separate foster homes. At the age of four Darnell was placed into a group home where there was six other children who dealt with neglect, molestation, abandonment etc… Many nights he sat alone and cried because there was no one in his life that he could call his own. He often felt there was no hope for him. Out of touch with reality, Darnell would often go into a shell and become very reserved and anti-social.At the age of 5 Darnell met someone that would soon become very special in his life. This special person was Elise Gatling. Elise was a loving kind hearted woman with a heart for God. Elise always made sure that the kids in the group home felt loved and wanted. However she had a very special place in her heart for Darnell. Darnell begin to form a close bond with her, a very strong relationship. E