There was a time that the idea of me writing this page in a book which I had authored would have been inconceivable. Then again, I never imagined that at forty-five I would be a widow. But, as this life would have it, here I am. Most importantly, I didn't know that losing someone so special in my life would lead me closer to God. But, praise the Lord, it did. Let me begin by thanking God for being my life-line and for being faithful to me and my children in this process. God's goodness and faithfulness brought me out of darkness and into His marvelous light. To my Friday morning bible study ladies, I couldn't have done it without you. The time it took to go through this journey was incredibly healing and filled with laughter, tears and the true joy of Jesus. God showed us the way. I am so grateful we had the courage and heart to follow.