Theresa and Paul were an unlikely pair. But after a harrowing trip together through a blizzard in a Volkswagen Beetle that had no heat and only one working windshield wiper, they knew they had found something special.

Thus began their unpredictable journey across life’s seas, which the author recalls in Real. Their story is a testimony to God’s relentless, unconditional, and real love.

Each challenge they encountered was like an ocean storm, threatening to dash their boat against the rocks. They navigated the waters of raising a special needs child, cross-country and overseas relocations, a marriage one counselor declared “incompatible,” the loss of dear loved ones, and the trials of extreme physical crises.

Continually and without fail, the lighthouse—the Light of the World—stood firm upon the shore, guiding them to safety. Over and over again, the Lord performed awesome acts of love resulting in supernatural outcomes.