The past month has been nothing less than a whirlwind.  And that is putting it lightly.  From unexpected situations to heartbreaking news, I feel like I have experienced every emotion known to man.  I've cried tears of sadness followed by tears of joy, only to hang on for dear life to this rollercoaster of feelings.  And I've never been a fan of rollercoasters, nor do I recall asking to ride one.  But, no matter what the problem or crisis, this has all boiled down to one thing for me...