This book is a survival guide to the daily grind providing wisdom, encouragement, and hope in a world that is less than perfect. As you read through these pages, you'll soon discover that our perceived reality isn't as bad as we think it is. By altering our perspective with the ageless wisdom of the Holy Scriptures and shared life experiences, we can step into a more fulfilling and happy life. This is a second edition with additional insights not available when the first edition was written back in 1999. So much has changed between then and now and in certain instances I'm able to share my successes of overcoming the obstacles I faced those many years ago and show you the hope that waits on the other side of your situation.