One year ago today, my book officially went to print. It was a labor of love - emphasis on the labor - towards the end, and a lot of work. Like anything worth doing, it was a learning experience and at times challenging.

What got me through it? The determination to tell my story. It was hard to go back and relive a dark time in my life. It was painful, and tearful at times, to read my journals and revisit the emotional journeys I had taken. In many ways, writing the book was a continuation of that journey.

Was it worth it? More than I knew one year ago today. Last year, I hit “send” and sent off the final “okay” to send the book to the printers - with more than a few prayers of “I hope I got it right.” But there is no right or wrong, there is only the journey and the lives it has touched.

And it has touched lives. Thank you to those of you who have written and shared your thoughts and emotions. You are the reason I wrote this book - you too are part of the journey.

Here’s to another great year of Sharing the Inspiration!