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and has never left. The taste of grace is something I experi-
ence every day, and I feel like I am home, not physically, but
spiritually with the Holy Spirit, walking hand in hand with
the One Who loves me. This journey is not over, but I will
remain humble in the presence of my Lord and will be for-
ever grateful for His enduring love and mercy for a sinner
like me.For those of you who have experienced trauma or mental ill-
ness or who have close friends or a family member who has, you
may have found this true story painfully familiar. As I now read
Kimberly ’ s account, it brings me back to my many years of research-
ing the “ best ” psychiatrists around and dragging Kimberly to yet
another who I hoped might be the one to fi nally free her from her
seemingly endless, hellish struggle. Then I also feel overwhelmed
with gratitude and wonder for the mystery of wholeness and healing
that I believe Kimberly has shown is available to us all. Kimberly ’ s
desire, open - heartedness, and belief that God would heal her led
to a resurrected life beyond my wildest imaginings. (And our inher-
ited Scots - Irish genes for tenacity did not hurt either!) Although
I still wonder why some people have to suffer so much more than
others do and why we often seem to need to experience profound
pain and brokenness before surrendering to transformations
and deep, inner healing, it is an oft - repeated progression in our
human nature and life choices. All I know is that I am eternally
grateful to have seen a loved one who suffered more than anyone
I know align her desire, open - heartedness, and belief that God
wants the best for her and to have surrendered and received it. She
now has more unconditional love and joy than anyone I know and
is a walking testament to those who may still need hope that they,
too, may be whole.
You may be wondering, What ’ s this breath therapy stuff? And
where can I get some? Once again, my experience is that when
you pray (to the God or Creator of your understanding) and ask
for what you want, with expectancy and preferably with others
who share your good intentions, you will receive. That is how Todd