Happy Anniversary to me.... It was four years ago today, Aug.9,2003. That was the great day that I made my 'leap for life' as I like to call it. So often, since then the Lord has used this experience to encourage me in my journey into Life.



In the midst of all the many challenges I have faced and the incredible path the Lord has led me on, somehow I have survived. Even though there are times I feel alone and lost, Jesus reminds me of the Truth that He has never left me.

It has been nearly three weeks since I lost my Sam . The days range from very dark and heavy to positive, faith filled, and trusting . The amazing thing is how very near Jesus is when my heart crumbles as those waves of grief come crashing upon me.

At the end of the day, I can still say, it is well with my soul even through the tears and brokeness. Grieving is a process no matter what the trigger, and life on this earth gives many opportunities for processing our various losses. At this point, at least I can understand myself and more importantly others I encounter along the way. That's a very good thing .

The other day I was thinking, I hope the light at the end of the tunnel is not a train. That was a bad day, but even then deep inside He holds me steady, safe in His Arms of Love, and we move forward together. Thank You Jesus !