I prayed I would live so I could tell my story about the unseen, divine hand that pushed and pulled me through life testing, yet encouraging me to keep on keeping on.

Frieda Dixon only wanted to accomplish her goals and enjoy unconditional love, but she seemed to be thwarted at every turn.

A family secret and tough economic times cast a cloud of uncertainty over her otherwise idyllic small town upbringing. She moved from upstate New York to Georgia to seek new opportunities, but she found it hard to adapt to southern culture.

Happiness seemed a sure thing when she...