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Hello, my name is Daniel Austhof. I am a Survivor of Mind, Body, and Spirit. I feel truly blessed for the gift of Life Today, the Strength and Providence Yesterday, and the Hope possible... certain.... for Tomorrow. For years, I bitterly searched for the "Why", "Why would God allow these things to happen to me?" Finally I was able to step back and see that perhaps the lessons which I, as 1 man, have learned the hard way, can help a multitude if presented adequately. I explored this topic in my article "Pride in Scars" and realized that my ‘Trials by Fire’ allow me to relate to others who are now treading the Painful, rough trails that I once traveled. I now see that I might possibly offer guidance and that precious ray of Hope that I once longed for so desperately. The Pain which we inevitably face in Life can cut deeply at times, but we should always consider that perhaps the only "WHY"- the reason for this Pain- just may be the Scar which is left behind!!  

While I had great support from family and friends, it Truly was my Faith in Jesus Christ which carried me when all my strength was gone. Still, despite my Faith, at times I felt hopelessly alone and abandoned- even betrayed. Horrifyingly alone, I felt that "No one knows, how could they care?" Well, to anyone who is in that boat, I Know- and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know- that's why I'm here! I hope that someday it can be said of me that I was "BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING." 

God Bless, Daniel