We were not meant to live this life alone.  God made us for each other.

Much of my life, I was a pretender.  I pretended everything was always ok and I pretended I was tough enough to not be hurt.  I built a fortress of walls around my heart.

The fact was, I had been deeply hurt in the past, and so experience taught me to never let anyone get too close.  It was just too scary for me to be real, authentic or vulnerable…with anyone.

A few years ago my whole foundation was shaken and I was truly broken.  I had no choice, I needed God and HIS people or I wasn’t going to survive another day.

As I prepare to climb Kilimanjaro, I can’t help but be reminded of all of my friends who have gotten me this far…the friends God gave me.  I am so thankful!

God continues to blow my mind and challenge my heart, because there are so many people, and they have come from all kinds of places and backgrounds, ages and walks of life.

I have learned that a life without true authentic relationships is not one I want to live.  I still get scared, but at the end of the day, I am willing to take the risk to love.

I hope each of you knows how much I love you for your support of me.  I certainly would not have made it this far without all of you!