Author of SHATTERED, a memoir of childhood sexual abuse. And the frozen snap of trees in sub-zero temps, feeling alone but not lonely by the solid creek, as if I were an Eskimo out trapping. But I also worked hard to maintain that OK-ness, every day, sometimes every moment. And another, my friend Sue, who died a few years ago of cancer, with never a complaint and only a smile. I fail, and fail miser.

Biblical history, God, faith. Grief and loss, love. Book 4 in The Apostle John series is progressing well. Those of us who know often forget how puzzling it was at the start.

Daily Devotionals to empower and uplift teen girls and young women through the word of God. Step Off the Scale and Weigh Your Character. I went from being a confident, flat stomach, toned, size 6 girl to a self conscious, low self-esteem size 10 girl. I went from feeling good about myself because I was a fit, skinny girl to a not so.

My hopes and dreams were crushed. After a lot of tears and thoughts, I came to the realization that if I wanted these things I had to work for it. Were back, and this time because I fought. And I had no issues with that because I was finally getting what I deserved. But when I did,. It will be 2 years! .