The Hanging Cross collection of poems and stories spans a lifetime of experiences and lessons learned. For those having similar experiences, there is one who knows all of your hurts and feelings; He loves you, and He uses such unique measures to touch the hearts of those who are hurting, lonely, depressed, disappointed, and feeling unloved. Time grows short, and there are many hurting souls who are searching in all of the wrong places, using the wrong methods to find peace, contentment, joy, and love. What you are searching for can easily be found in the simple act of believing in Jesus and asking Him to forgive you of your sins and come into your heart. This is the most important decision you will ever make in your life. There is no more exciting life than the life with Jesus, our Savior. He gives you a high above all highs, joys beyond measure, and peace in your heart that will sustain you through anything you will ever have to go through in this life. He never leaves you, and He is faithful and keeps His promises. This collection of poems and stories tells of the many unique ways and experiences our Savior used in the authors life to bring about a change that has made her a much stronger person with a deeper knowledge of the love of our great Creator. Her prayer for you is that your heart will be touched with the knowledge that Jesus does love you and understands your every feeling. He is the one who will help you through it all.