Growing up, Brenda's mother would often recite to her children, "You know where you've been, but you don't necessarily know where you are going." In Had It Not Been for the Lord on Her Side, Brenda bravely shares her truth about her very real and challenging journey into greater heights and deeper depths in her personal walk with Christ. Over time and through many examples, Brenda has been able to fully grasp that while most people will readily boast about their own personal glory, there are very few who would dare invite others into their private journeys to get to know their personal story. Through her book, Brenda invites her readers to travel with her through understanding that it is through our personal storms and rain that our character, integrity, and faith are watered and have permission to grow.