From Pain to Passion to Purpose to Peace.

My friend Ann Douglas lost her son Freddy in the attack on the South Tower on 9/11.

Ann shares how she transformed the pain of losing her only son by staying in the Presence of God and not losing her faith in a benevolent God.

The way Ann sees God in all events of life, including the most painful moments, is a gift to all. Ann made her childhood pain of being severely bullied and the pain of losing her son into a gift for all children. Betta Place and FreddyFrog offer free resources and help teachers stop bullying.

Please check out Ann’s beautiful website FreddyFrog.org

Join me in my conversations with ordinary people who live extraordinary lives, spiritual seekers like you and I who have learned to live in the Presence of God and transformed their pain and passion into purpose and a peaceful life.

Today, Dan Udy is sharing how he struggled with alcohol addiction early on in life and how an almost fatal accident at the age of 17 was his big wake up call. Dan shares how he transformed his addiction with the help of others, hearing their life stories. He also shares about a mental break down in his adult years where he lost touch with reality and how he healed through yoga practice, meditation and prayer. Dan shares with a vulnerability and openness that is rare among adults and testifies to the power of prayer and spiritual connectedness. God’s grace is present in every word Dan shares with us!

To learn more about Dan’s life and watch his videos, go to Youtube or Facebook

Sherry Somerville was 30 years old when she lost her mother to cancer. She was 62 when her sister, who was also her best friend, died of cancer.

Sherry shares how God has given her the gift she asked for, and the strength she needed to walk this journey with her sister. Sherry’s gift to us lies in her deep faith in God. She shares how a devastating illness like cancer can also be a gift when we invite God into all our life circumstances!

Sherry is the president of the Mary Lou Fraser Foundation for families, named after her mom, Mary Lou Fraser.  www.frasercenter.com