cherished this quiet time, as it gave me a chance to reflect on my life, on how much it had changed since 9/11 and on how much it would continue to change as I grew closer to God. While I was buried alive, I had solemnly vowed to God that I would change and become the person He wanted me to be, no matter what. My promise was more than an empty resolution. I had been transformed. I knew that it was time to act on my promises to Him. During my physical rehab, I set three short-term goals for myself toward continuing my transformation: get baptized, get married, and find Paul—the man who first
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