The author, Barbara A. Jones is the mother of 1 daughter, a retired contracting professional, a graduate of Champlain College and also serves as an Associate Minister in Baltimore, MD. As a Christian, through prayer and faith she was strengthened, which gave her power to face life circumstances. This power helped her keep focus as she moved throughout her daily life, Prayer can change things. It can open doors that no one can close, bringing hope to a hopeless situation. You must have faith that no matter how it turns out, God is working it out for your good. My mother put it this way, "we can only see to the corner, God sees around the corner, up the street and into the next years". Thanks to all who prayed for the completion of the book, Judi Hasbrouck for reviewing the initial draft manuscript, Carolyn Smith for her quick-witted humor and the prayer warriors who are praying daily.