South Memphis pastor recovering from shooting focused on redemption [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis pastor who survived an attack outside of his South Memphis church is sharing the emotional and physical toll of his journey.

Pastor Clemmie Livingston was shot in the face earlier this year outside of New Zionfield Baptist Church as thieves stole a vehicle outside of the church.

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Four months after the shooting, the 71-year-old pastor is still grappling with the devastating aftermath. One of his toughest challenges is eating. The injury has made mealtime a struggle, and he’s lost significant weight.

“When I get ready to drink,  I have to use a straw because getting this cup to go inside my brace isn’t the easiest thing,” Livingston said. “I’m down from 175-162. I’m not able to eat like I normally do. Everything has to be blended in a blender.”

Livingston is desperate to move …