Shattered Not Abandoned

Thank You for allowing me to be your guide throughout your most difficult times. You and I

share a common bond with Almighty God who grants me wisdom along our rocky journey seeking

peace and recovery. My soul cries for you and prays for God to heal each bleeding wound and scar you

have endured along this journey. As redemption, love, and healing occurs, just walk on with hope in

your heart and never look back. I have seen the dark side of yesterday and have been introduced to

bright hope for tomorrow through Jesus Christ. Each day His forgiveness empowers me as I wake to

new challenges before me, and I feel truly blessed that He believes in me, for that alone soothes my

soul and charges me with energy and purpose.

When I see a cloud above indicating rain, I am assured that whatever this rain brings I will have

victory for I am in Christ and He is in me forever. I remember Melanie and Lauren's laughter, the

special times we shared, and that alone brings joy to my soul.

“ I Remember Me”

I remember long ago

When everything was new

Hope and joy were living then

And dreams could still come true

But I remember long ago

When I was still my own

Joy was forced to move away

And hope was left alone

And I remember long ago

That black and mournful day

When sadness came, and with it, pain

And drove dear hope away

Yes, I remember, long ago

How desperately I cried

When I learned one day to my dismay

That hope and joy had died

Still, I remember both of them

And the days when we were free

Yes, and I remember happiness

And I remember me