The proverb of love rings true, loud and clear. It is one Alexandria Spencer holds dear, and will never forget the importance of.

She was the tender age of five when it was introduced to her. Her parents gave her a steel plaque with the saying laser cut into it as one of her birthday presents.

The plaque was beautiful and she quickly memorized it. She was told, "Showing you truly understand the meaning would take more than a good memory, but also some action.

" This valuable lesson and a wealth of examples are some of what Alexandria's parents left behind after their sudden death in a car accident. It was difficult for Alex to be gracious when there's a river of tears flowing; she'd lost someone she loved so dear.

But, Alexandria had really great friends; ones she could depend on when she couldn't hold back the onslaught. Or, so she thought.

Little did Alexandria know, her life was about to be turned upside down again. She was about to discover her envisioned future was not the same as God's plan for her.

His, even though she would face life threatening challenges, was actually much better. .