I Promised God

<P> <B>I Promised God</B> is a true human-interest story. Itdeals with a family's anguished unyielding fight to save a son from theworst that life can deal us. Yet it is also a story of survival. Myhope as the author and mother of a courageous son whose life was lostfor two decades is that in sharing our family's story with others theymight find strength in it for their own lives. </P><P> The story covers the complex environment of my oldest son's earlyyears his developing character of kindness and positive influencestrikingly evident until he reaches adolescence when his promisingyoung life is suddenly dead-ended by circumstances beyond hisunderstanding or control. The reason for writing this story is tofulfill a promise I made to God at a dark seemingly hopeless moment. Itis my desire that by revealing an intimate chronicle of our lives Imight reach someone who is suffering and in need of the means thathelped me maintain the emotional intellectual and physical energy tocope with prolonged disaster. </P><P> And through the story I hope to send the reader a personal message.Even if you are often alone desperately trying to help your loved onefind and indulge in activities that sooth you and give you peace. Youwill regenerate strength to persevere for your loved one and help otherfamily members meet their needs as well. I believe that God gave us eachother so that no one need ever walk or cry alone. </P><br clear=all> <A NAME=goto2></A> <HR ALIGN=LEFT>