A girl grows up in an unexpected way escaping an unhappy existence. She searches for her place in life a sign to set her on the right path; lost and lonely she writes daily in a diary to a past childhood friend which grounds her, then when she leaves her diary in an old cabin, a miracle happens, a gift from God. Where a gift arrives, despair falls. Hope, fate, and guidance are what a man looked for on his path in life believing his existence was to fulfill something big. An illness he had not bargained for would turn his life around. He followed his footsteps, sought jobs, unexpected commitments, a path of hardships and confusion until a choice in life was needed, he leaves his past behind and tends to an unknown future. This story is not about only two people but a combination of people coming together through trials, thinking of themselves while something bigger showed them the true meaning of love, faith, hope, and friendship. It's a story how people walk along a similar path in life; some find each other, some fall before they get through their journey. I hope you enjoy this story and continue to follow my character's path to see what happens next in ... Book two: The Fall and Book three: The Journey