This book is based on a true story. In 2009 my brother and his wife were expecting their third child. They expected a perfect and healthy baby girl as the sonograms and tests did not indicate otherwise. However, that was not the case. My niece, Makayla, was born with terminal health issues and the prognosis was very poor. In other words the doctors stated she would not survive. This news was devastating for my brother and his wife, as well as the entire family. We knew our only hope was to pray and trust God. This journey has not been easy for them. Makayla is now 11 years old and God has performed one miracle after another in her life. She is able to hold a conversation, maneuvers her wheelchair with ease, and uses her IPad like a pro. She is God's masterpiece and He will always keep her in the palms of His hands.

Prayer is a conversation with God. You can talk with Him about your uncertainties, your difficulties, and your joys. In other words you can talk with Him about anything and everything He is waiting and wants to hear from you.

My prayer is that as you read this book, prayer becomes the one thing you cannot live without. A breath of hope in times of trouble, ray of sunshine when life is hazy, and an expression of gratitude when life is good.
Yudelka Lugo, or "Judy" as she prefers to be called is a wife and a mother, who led the Girls Ministry for over 10 years and enjoys teaching the word of God. She has a Master's degree in Human Services Counseling, is a Social Worker by profession, and finds helping others very rewarding. The experiences in her own life as well as those of her family are a testament of the power of prayer. She believes God is always listening and miracles happen every day. We just have to be willing to recognize them.