Nothing is ever wasted as long as you use it to proclaim the glory of God. My parents were told to abort me or leave me in an institution and let me die. I have had twenty something surgeries in my 35 years of life. I have almost died 5 times. I have also, graduated college, moved out on my own, gotten married, adopted a precious dog, and have a great job and make decent money. I have known hardship and have struggled for everything I have. My parents taught me how to work hard for what I want in life and I am living for God every day. I am not perfect, but I am an ambassador for Shared Hope International. Jeff and I sponsor a child from Africa through World Vision and I am a mentor to a 16 year old kid through ICouldBe.Org. I could do none of this apart from God! He is my strength and my shield!He is my provider! NOTHING is ever wasted if you give everything to God and let Him work through you and give Him all the glory.