As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.

ugly, jagged scar that ran from the corner of his eye to his hairline just above his ear. He was glad he had it. A lifelong reminder of that awful day thirteen years ago and this treacherous cavern. He'd grown up fast. A breeze coming down across the

Because of the lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

God whispers in our pleasures, but shouts in our pain.

How else but through a broken heart may Lord Christ enter in?

rubbed the ugly, jagged scar that ran from the corner of his eye to his hairline just above his ear. He was glad

Present tears water the gardens of future blessings.

Scars are your greatest medals in life.

The darkest skies are home to the brightest stars.

The harder you fall, the stronger you rise.

Today's tears are an investment into tomorrow's smiles.

Today's tears sweep the road to tomorrow's blessings.