My life has been a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs. Before I was born the enemy made an attempt on my life as I was supposed to die at birth. My premature birth caused a lack of oxygen and the stop of blood flow to my brain which affected the use of my arms and legs. The doctors did not give much hope to my parents that I would survive. Surprise! I am alive. I live because the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit had last said over my destiny.  I celebrated my 34th birthday this year … take that enemy! I have gone through seasons with the Holy Spirit learning to love myself. He taught me how to let go of the world's perspective of beauty and revealed to me the biblical meaning. He allowed me to see myself through His eyes. God has delivered me from a negative self-perception that stemmed from the verbal and emotional abuse I endured throughout my younger years. I saw myself as the ugly, black sheep. I was plagued with suicidal thoughts and ideas. Through deliverance, inner healing and forgiveness of those who hurt me, I found freedom.