" The war within"

I believe I was fighting "a war within" for 3 long years. It all started when my daughter was taken from me. Every day got harder and harder. It took everything I had not to give up. Every court date brought "false hope." Coming home with out her made me feel incomplete. I worked so hard doing everything they told me just to get her back. The best news I have ever received was when they told me I got full custody of her once again. It was the longest court hearing ever. I was sitting there like usual just listening, taking it all in when the judge said, " Jolene you have proved that you really can change, so I am giving you full custody of your daughter," it took my breath away I couldn't believe the day had come. I was so full of joy and happiness that I couldn't even talk. All I remember saying was," Thank you so much." I believe I was given a second chance; therefore, I don't take my life for granted anymore.