Jean Marie Patty was raised in Anniston, Alabama. She has also lived in California, Florida, New Hampshire and Atlanta. She now resides in Anniston with her husband and her cat, Cream Puff. Jean Marie studied at Florida State University and enjoyed art and writing classes. She worked as a photographer while living in Florida. She loves God, family, friends and animals. This book is a moving story of triumph over extreme obstacles. With God's gracious guidance and wisdom, He gives all of us strength to overcome any and all our trials. This book will inspire and will help people realize that there is hope even after much adversity in life.