Stairway to Heaven: Mason's Journey (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781482338621)

I am a fifty-nine year old woman from the St. Joseph, IL USA. I spent over thirty years working at the University of Illinois while raising two children, four dogs, and one husband. I have been married to the same wonderful man for over thirty-nine years. We grew up as high school sweethearts. My passion is fishing, camping, and spending time with my family and friends. I believe in God, trust in Jesus Christ, and I love my country. I have never before had the desire to write a book, but God kept insisting this story be told. At the point where the story began writing itself in my brain, I finally sat down and began putting the words to paper. I didn't stop writing for four months. I would get up a five in the morning and write until my husband came home from work at six in the evening. Many times I was still in my pajamas when he got home. I have an extremely valuable story to share with you. My family had never experienced any trouble with law enforcement or the judicial system, so when my son became addicted to drugs and alcohol, everything in our lives changed. Because of these experiences, my average middle class life was permanently altered. I gained a whole new perspective on life, and a new appreciation for the trials and tribulations of others in similar circumstances. I learned the definition of true compassion. I also learned that God is indeed the guide in my life. He was with us every step of the way, but it took writing this book to realize it. If you need to contact me, please send an email to bcreek2@comcast.net