As I reflect back on this past year, I can truly say that it has been a difficult year. 2014 was a painful year. It was a year of separation and broken relationships. A year full of "valley" and "wilderness" experiences. 2014 was a year of isolation and desolation...a year in LODEBAR. However,while it seemed that God was distant and silent, I realized that through it all I've grown closer to Him and in the apparent silence He spoke volumes. I have come to realize that everything that this year held was designed to position me for something greater...a transition...a move...a coming out. 2015 is the year that I am COMING OUT of LODEBAR.