In the eyes of the world, I had a lot going for me. I had made it out of the Vietnam War. I had a beautiful wife and two boys. I had a promising career as an airplane mechanic for the Department of Defense. I enjoyed my work. I was living the American dream. Then my dreams took a turn for the darker side. Literally. Blind. Did the doctor really just tell me that I would be completely blind in ten years? That certainly wasn't something I had signed up for. No sir. I had worked hard my whole life BECAUSE I had vision and knew where I was going. Things were on the up and up, going my way. I was doing something I loved. I was the one in control of my life, right? Why me, Lord? What now? Job loss. Denial. Fear. Depression. How do you stand on the Word of God while groping around a dark valley? As my vision faded, my wife, Betty, and I have had our share of those stormy valleys. But whenever it became calm and clear again, it was apparent that God had been with us, directing our steps the whole time. Difficult times are His way of training us for His purpose and giving us the ability to minister to others who are facing life's challenges. Provision. Faith. Trust. Hope. We have a loving Father who will navigate us through the fierce storms of our lives. He can see what's ahead, even when we don't. May this book fill you with hope and courage to press on. "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NIV Dr. Ron Lester Drronlester.com email: ronlester45@gmail.com