Second Edition: A Remarkable Journey of Resilience and Faith In this captivating second edition, Eleanor's extraordinary life story unfolds—an account of perseverance, faith, and the pursuit of a better life, despite overwhelming challenges. From her humble and primitive beginnings to a relatively comfortable retirement, Eleanor, an orphan who has lived nearly a century, shares her inspiring journey. Her story includes: • Harsh Beginnings: Life on a primitive pioneer farm with no electricity, running water, radio, TV, or phone, and transportation limited to horse-drawn vehicles. • Family Tragedies: The loss of many family members, eventually including all ten of her siblings. • Spiritual Awakening: Her deep fear of eternal damnation led to a spiritual conversion that profoundly shaped her life choices. • Overcoming Adversity: Eleanor faced numerous struggles—spiritual, financial, and personal—including coming close to death three times. • Marriage Challenges: Her marriage to a devout Christian who, in mid-life, became a determined agnostic, only to return to his faith after fifteen years. • Dual Citizenship: Born to Canadian immigrants, Eleanor successfully became a citizen of both Canada and the United States. • A Life of Service: Her unwavering concern for the spiritual welfare of others has driven her life’s purpose. Dr. Chris Mauser, in his review of the book, compares it to "Little House on the Prairie," describing it as “a life fraught with difficulty and death, but also benchmarks and opportunities that seem nothing short of appointments given by a 'divine hand.’” This new edition of Decisions Matter: Ninety-three Years of Experiences, Surprises, and Joys Beginning in Poverty on a Primitive Pioneer Farm features a fresh cover, a slight subtitle change, and additional edits, including a short new chapter. While the core story remains unchanged, these updates aim to enhance the reading experience. The first edition received glowing reviews, all awarding it five stars. Readers have described it as: • Thrilling • A page-turner • A must-read • Intriguing and fascinating • Inspiring and well-written • A great history lesson • An account of colonial life • A book that makes you think about the beyond and the importance of decision-making As you dive into Eleanor's story, the author hopes you, too, will find it as enjoyable and thought-provoking as others have.