My story actually spans a few years and involves my many friends and my family who have given me a considerable amount of support. My life felt out of control – my marriage was failing and I didn’t have the emotional strength to do anything right. I had no patience for my kids or myself, and at times I felt like I was crazy. I don’t know what may have happened if it wasn’t for the support of my friends, including those I met at Living Word. They helped me see what was real and true because my perceptions of the world had become so distorted. I was suffering from so much anxiety I could never quite relax and felt sick most of the time. I had a “wake up” call when my heart began to beat out of control, and numerous doctors found nothing physically wrong with me. I then knew that my dysfunctional marriage was making me sick.

The gifts of support and love my friends gave me were the answers to my prayers. Slowly, I was able to get enough strength to put my life back together. The best gift they gave me was fill me up when I was empty and had nothing to give. Knowing we are not alone as we journey through this difficult life is really the best gift we give each other just as Jesus does for us. It certainly was the best gift for me.