If I were to leave this earth this moment, what sort of testimony would I desire to leave behind in my remembrance?  Well, I was born - haha - that's a normal beginning.  I became a healthy, normal child raised under trying circumstances.  Throughout my childhood and on to and through my adult life, I have experienced abuse of just about every sort possible.  I have endured events and/or circumstances in my life span that no human should suffer. Am I bitter as a result of all of this..... no, I am better!!  By experiencing loneliness, I have experienced the intimate relationship of God and His child - me.  By experiencing poverty, I have experienced the provision from my Father above. By experiencing pain, I have experienced the joy of God.  By experiencing sickness, I have experienced the healing power of God. And so much more.  I do not go looking for pain, sickness, sorrow, abuse - but when it has been in my life...God has always been there to not only see me through but also to turn it for my good.  Yes, through it all - I have learned to trust and obey....it works !! JESUS is the key to LIFE and JOY!! He is more than salvation from eternal death...He gives LIFE to my everyday living in this life!!  Hallelujah!!  He is worth of praise!!