God rescued me at 13 when I lost my best friend. Every year we used to go to tubing at the lake but one year I couldn’t. That year she passed away from a boating accident. My faith had faltered. God opened my eyes to value the time we are given. My friend lives through the love that she gave me.

Marina Ginther

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