Kathleen BeardAuthor/Speakerwww.intothemistbook.com/blogwww.anewseason.netOne day in the fall of 2004, Kathleen's husband, John, walked by her chair as she was placing photos into an album. Staring at a photo of someone they had known for years he asked: "Who is that?" Surprised, she reminded him of the woman's name to which he replied, "Oh." Later he told her he was making no connection with this person. Considering that John had the most amazing memory, she was puzzled that he would not remember this friend in the photo. Thus began a journey into a misty, shadowy place with a man who had vanished into a room in his mind where she could not follow. Navigating the transition from living with a hilariously funny, wild and crazy husband who adored her, to a humorless, confused and angry stranger over the next four years would test her faith to the nth-degree. Who was this new man? Where was John? Journaling the journey in detail would prove to be her therapy, as Jesus taught her that you never know that Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have. That journaling eventually found its way into a book, Into the Mist: Journey Into Dementia.Kathleen has taught women's Bible studies since 1993 as well as speaking at women's conferences in the U.S. and Honduras. She has been passionately in love with Jesus since 1989 when she returned to Him after walking away from her faith for a few years. Now, 24 years later it is still her joy and passion to speak His truths into the lives of others who are navigating the hard paths of life as Jesus takes the "living water" that he pours into her, and pours it our into others. And the best part is He gets all the glory!Kathleen is available to speak to women's groups on a variety of topics including, suffering, caretaking, the overcoming life, discipleship, mentoring others, the abundant life in Christ. If you would like to have Kathleen speak at your women's conference or to a group, you may contact her at kathybear2@msn.com, or kathleenbeard@intothemistbook.com.