Forged by the Fire of Adversity

Dealing with the storms of life can wear down even the most resilient person. It is easy to lose your way when you are being battered about. Chelle Lynne tells a compelling and inspiring story about her journey of faith as she cared for her daughter Alyssa who had special needs and eventually died at the age of 3. She lays out a remarkable journey from non-believer to Christian through an amazing little girl who never spoke a word, yet touched so many people. Her journey provides hope for those who feel hopeless and outlines strategies for keeping your faith in times of trouble. The principles discussed can be applied by anyone for any situation if they just remain open to the direction the Lord leads them. While her journey isn't complete, the lord laid a burden on her heart to share her story. Chelle Lynne plays many roles in her life - wife, mother, sister, daughter, Soldier, and friend. She claims her most rewarding role is that of being a child of God. The mother of three children, her greatest challenge came in caring for her daughter Alyssa who was special needs and eventually died at the tender age of 3. Through that experience, she gained a new perspective on faith and now writes and speaks about the experience to help others who may be struggling with difficult times. She is a 21-year veteran of the Army and lives in Virginia.