This is a small collection of poetry that I have worked on throughout the years during different hardships, trials, and special times in my life, including the loss of my parents, pregnancy of my fifth child, an unemployment period, and more. My desire is to reach others who may be struggling with the same or similar circumstances that I myself have experienced and overcome, with encouraging words and uplifting messages. I am very grateful for the opportunity to finally be able to share these messages of faith, hope and love in this way.

The change from a caterpillar into a butterfly is one of the most delicate and extremely beautiful transitions in nature. Inside the chrysalis, a crawling, cylinder-shaped, self-consuming creature is remade into a stunningly beautiful butterfly that is now able to fly Likewise is the transition from a new Christian into a Mature Christian growing with Christ. While the change for us is not a complete outward, physical change, the beauty that grows within us and His light that shines through us is evident for all who see. Within the pages of this book, you'll find hope, encouragement,...