Sometimes we go through life hoping and praying that our circumstances will change soon and remaining hopeful and optimistic that God will "make it better". Even though every one stumbles and falls on hard times, we just need to look around and thank God for what we DO have. Unfortunately, there are people going through even worse situations. These past few years have been exceptionally difficult for me. As I reflect on those hardships, I realize that even though I am still not where I want to be, God has me exactly where I need to be. Growing pains; excruciating, yet many times necessary.

Proverbs 20:24 (NIV) A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?