"Ken...Ken! Can you hear me?!" I could hear Debbie's voice and feel her hand pushing on my arm, but I could not respond. Nine months after his last political campaign, Ken Summers began an unexpected campaign against life threatening West Nile Virus. Enduring five months of hospitalization, a major surgery, and on-going recovery, Ken has gained a greater appreciation for the strength that comes from His faith, family and friends. "The Longest Campaign" reveals how the experiences of life, prepare you for what you experience in life. Discover Ken's lessons learned and find encouragement from God's Word for facing the challenges of life and the test of faith. "Ken Summers writes with the authenticity of a person who has won significant victories, overcome setbacks and walked through the 'valley of the shadow of death...'" -Bill Armstrong, President Colorado Christian University Former US Senator Ken Summers is a Colorado native, a former pastor, Colorado State Representative and nonprofit executive director. His legislative service included serving as Chair of the House Health and Environment Committee. Ken's wife Debbie is a hospice nurse. They have two adult children and six grandchildren. His battle with West Nile Virus and lengthy recover, has resulted in writing a daily devotional that can found on his website, www.kensummers.org