3This is a love story, a shortened version of a life dedicated to mastering the art of failure in relationships-with God, with those I love and have loved, and with myself. It is about the realization that failing in a relationship is not failing at love. My pursuit of love has left in its wake many wounded hearts, while mine has died so often it seems impossible to believe this has occurred over a singular lifetime. In the end, I hope this snapshot of words from my heart has not distorted the truth of my soul. Thank you for bearing witness. Bg 1 1