I have learned that change is hard. And whether it is for the good or bad, change is a hard road to travel. For six years I was living half of a life, and suddenly, with God's grace and touch, I was healed and filled with a full life. Those years were full of pain, tears, and heartache; but by His healing hand, I was given a blessing beyond my greatest imagination. The transition from sickness and half a life to complete healing is something greater than I could understand.

My personal journey gave me the understanding that we indeed have a loving and forgiving God. Even if we don't see Him or the things in life don't appear or turn out the way we wish they would, God is still always walking with us and waiting for each of us to listen to His voice.

I'm no different or even more special than anyone else. I've made bad choices and many mistakes along the way; I now understand that God doesn't expect us to be perfect, but He does expect us to do our very best and believe in Him and His Son Jesus Christ.

May God so richly bless each of you in your lives that you receive the understanding and peace with which I was blessed with. All we have to do in this fast-paced life is slow down, take a moment to relax, and just listen to God's voice. If you do just that, you'll hear Him speak, and His voice will lead you to His saving grace.