This book is Darlene's autobiography of her life, being raised in Wisconsin, and her faith in God. It recounts the various struggles and triumphs that she had to face. She grew up in a blended family of 16 children. The book also recounts the family's various circumstances and how she overcame them. From her father's terminal illness, financial hardships, a teenage marriage, dealing with an abusive and alcoholic husband, divorce, and raising children alone.Darlene stayed strong in her faith and hope in God. Trusting God to never leave her side through all the strife she endured. This led to the valuable examples of her many blessings over time. She married a loving second husband and restored her relationships with her children.Darlene has had many miracles throughout her life. From the fifteen surgeries she had, to the total healing from her faithful God, she has overcome many difficult situations. Through it all she has kept her faith and hope in God."Something beautiful, something good All my confusion He understood All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife But he made something beautiful of my life"(Bill and Gloria Gaither, 1971)Lyrics provided by http: //www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/bill_gaither/something_beautiful.html
