Included in these passages are words that were given directly to my heart, from God...during many years of pain and suffering. I've had them stored away, but as time has gone by...I've seen more suffering around me...I have felt the need to share them with others who are hurting too. I am in my 40's and I have had my share of pain and heartache, since I was very young. I was born with a congenital problem in both of my knees and I have now faced 21 knee surgeries and a rod in my right leg... along with sexual abuse as a child. God has used the words in this book and His word, to teach me new things, which I know I probably would not have learned otherwise. The writings in these pages are words that God shared with me...to comfort me, while I went through many painful moments in my life and the poetry became words that God used to minister and sooth my hurting soul. I pray that as you read these writings and poems... you also will find the hope that God has shown me. I pray that this book will touch your heart too. so you won't feel so alone in your circumstances. Remember, most of all, that you do not have to be "Alone in a Lonely World", when you have God as a friend and companion.