Life can often be difficult, but it doesn’t forget to throw in a few beautiful moments along the way. It is very special when a friend is victorious over the many tribulations of life and arrives at a place where, with the help of God, he propels himself in a positive direction. He will tell you with the upmost sincerity that the Grace of God saved him when he was lost and incarcerated. Today, I will be attending the ordination ceremony of my friend and former neighbor. Over 20 years ago, his life was quite different as he fought a serious addiction, incarceration and a host of other demons. Today, he is a man renewed who knows the forgiveness of God. He battled and defeated seemingly insurmountable obstacles and managed to keep his loving heart intact. I am very proud of him because he transcended the turmoils of life without letting it defeat him or darken his heart. Congratulations, Wendell. God has a great plans for you and your life. 💕🕊