We Carried the Mat

Months before Jays first symptoms appeared, I felt compelled to start keeping a journal. Looking back on those fledgling entries, I recognize now that my decision to begin journaling at that particular time was prophetic. Writing in that safe place reconnected me to my heavenly Fatherduring the most turbulent time of my life. As Jay was losing hisbattle with ALS, I found myself groping for the journal and pen. At my lowest times, I found God speaking encouragement to methrough others. Countless