Years ago, Patty Wachold learned courage the hard way: through bad choices and wrong paths. She's been a carnival worker, a drug addict, a rape victim and a single Mom; hung out with bikers, hippies and freaks. She's witnessed terrible violence. But she's also met some fascinating and unforgettable people along the way who helped her on her journey, including some angels in disguise sent by God. She hitchhiked all over the west coast in search of answers, only to finally find the answers at home, right where they had always been, in the midst of her loving family and a very patient, forgiving and loving God. She has a B.A. in Journalism and is a published freelance writer. She'd like to work with troubled youths someday. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her parrot, Fred, and loves talking to people about her best friend, Jesus Christ.