“I’m saying yes and thank you to the extraordinary True Beauties in my life who have loved me, who have inched their way in with great care.

You put me on a stretcher and cut a hole in the roof where Jesus is and lower me down. Herky jerky with sawdust in my hair, singing show tunes and complimenting me on my outfit, feeding me and praying for me. Laughing and crying with me. Thank you for getting me to Jesus. Thank you for taking me by the hand and helping me walk — one step at a time — into a better me.”

Breathing Room, pages 63-64