Includes bibliographical references (p. 187).

A different kind of love story -- The gift -- "With great purpose" -- The prayer -- It's not about us -- At the altar -- The testing years -- Samurai -- Stepping up -- Unfathomable depths -- Reflecting on the journey -- A personal note from Joni and Ken.

Ken underestimated the challenges of marrying a quadriplegic woman. Even the honeymoon wasn't easy. Through their years together, Ken becomes increasingly overwhelmed by the never-ceasing demands of caring for a woman with chronic, extreme, nightmarish pain. He sinks into depression, and the couple finds themselves drifting apart emotionally. In the midst of their deepest struggles, Ken and Joni return to the one true answer. In their darkest hour, they encounter a heavenly visitation that changes their lives--and maybe yours--forever.