I always struggle knowing what to say on my blog. I'm such a private person; it isn't easy for me to step out and share my deepest feelings, or subject myself to criticism...verbal or unspoken. I'm not a gifted writer, so you will certainly find mistakes in my grammar. I share my heart because; if one person is encouraged, or one life is changed because of what they see me or my family living through, then it should be worth it. The love I do receive from most of you, keeps me standing.

I know many visit this site out of curiosity, or only to have an update on how Mike is doing, and I try to keep everyone up on his progress. I pray you can read through whatever I write, and get what you're looking for, and overlook the rest, if it's offensive to you.

I am a person of deep faith though, so God is a huge part of who I am, and is paramount on getting me through each day with Mike's illness. I have family, friends and even acquaintances, who don't believe the same as I do, and it troubles me when they are offended by what they read here. The last thing I would ever want to do is hurt anyone. I am not trying to judge anyone, or force my views in your face. I need all the support and encouragement I can get, just to walk through each day of this scary journey; so I pray you can overlook the beliefs you don't share with me or my family, and continue to be a shoulder we can lean on.

And last, I'd just like to encourage you to hold your loved ones a little tighter, forgive the little things they do that let you down or upset you, and cherish each moment you're given. Life is too short and precious!

Only by His grace,
Beverly