As with most stories, I begin with the appropriate acknowledgements:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnuGXvO_l8w
He has guided, protected, encouraged and supported me through this journey.

When life experiences reveal surprisingly beautiful blessings, we are grateful. But when the experiences leave scars so deep that it feels as if it may take a lifetime to heal, gratitude is not what comes to mind. Those are the life-altering events that change you forever. You are changed and may even feel broken.