After reading this book, I realize that we ALL need to share our story of growing in Grace. This is part of Gods plan--that we share together in our daily struggles, that we might be a light unto the eternal path of finding Peace and Joy.
Some people "stuff" or hide their pain and grief allowing anger to become a root of bitterness-- even family members. But not this author. Five years after a family homicide/suicide, the author transparently journals her mourning and her memories throughout the good times and difficult times of her life. The author learns from her grief-stricken children and adopted children, that its okay to be wailing in tears one moment and then 5 minutes later be singing and dancing in the kitchen. Separately, the children and adopted children have also courageously shared their journey.
This author's journey through facing the pain of tragic Grief and Loss shows inspirational Wisdom, and a divine growing in Grace, Love, and Forgiveness. The author is always looking for the Goodness of God, reminding herself that beyond the shadow of darkness Joy will come in the morning. The author finds peace in adopting her family's children and in the birth of a new child when she writes, "I know now, You are NOT a God Who steals, You are a God Who ADDS...God thank you for making a way when it felt like there wasn't one..."
Fun-filled family stories are interspersed with words of Godly wisdom. I believe this is a "must-read" for anyone navigating the pain and darkness of suffering, grief, and loss. A great read by a cozy fireplace! May we all be inspired to write our story of growing in God's Grace, in living colors, gathering pieces of wisdom from the author.
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This is REAL LIFE: Fun-loving, engaging, sad, yet full of Wisdom and Grace.
After reading this book, I realize that we ALL need to share our story of growing in Grace. This is part of Gods plan--that we share together in our daily struggles, that we might be a light unto the eternal path of finding Peace and Joy.Some people "stuff" or hide their pain and grief allowing anger to become a root of bitterness-- even family members. But not this author. Five years after a family homicide/suicide, the author transparently journals her mourning and her memories throughout the good times and difficult times of her life. The author learns from her grief-stricken children and adopted children, that its okay to be wailing in tears one moment and then 5 minutes later be singing and dancing in the kitchen. Separately, the children and adopted children have also courageously shared their journey.This author's journey through facing the pain of tragic Grief and Loss shows inspirational Wisdom, and a divine growing in Grace, Love, and Forgiveness. The author is always looking for the Goodness of God, reminding herself that beyond the shadow of darkness Joy will come in the morning. The author finds peace in adopting her family's children and in the birth of a new child when she writes, "I know now, You are NOT a God Who steals, You are a God Who ADDS...God thank you for making a way when it felt like there wasn't one..."Fun-filled family stories are interspersed with words of Godly wisdom. I believe this is a "must-read" for anyone navigating the pain and darkness of suffering, grief, and loss. A great read by a cozy fireplace! May we all be inspired to write our story of growing in God's Grace, in living colors, gathering pieces of wisdom from the author.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022
Some people "stuff" or hide their pain and grief allowing anger to become a root of bitterness-- even family members. But not this author. Five years after a family homicide/suicide, the author transparently journals her mourning and her memories throughout the good times and difficult times of her life. The author learns from her grief-stricken children and adopted children, that its okay to be wailing in tears one moment and then 5 minutes later be singing and dancing in the kitchen. Separately, the children and adopted children have also courageously shared their journey.
This author's journey through facing the pain of tragic Grief and Loss shows inspirational Wisdom, and a divine growing in Grace, Love, and Forgiveness. The author is always looking for the Goodness of God, reminding herself that beyond the shadow of darkness Joy will come in the morning. The author finds peace in adopting her family's children and in the birth of a new child when she writes, "I know now, You are NOT a God Who steals, You are a God Who ADDS...God thank you for making a way when it felt like there wasn't one..."
Fun-filled family stories are interspersed with words of Godly wisdom. I believe this is a "must-read" for anyone navigating the pain and darkness of suffering, grief, and loss. A great read by a cozy fireplace! May we all be inspired to write our story of growing in God's Grace, in living colors, gathering pieces of wisdom from the author.
This is REAL LIFE: Fun-loving, engaging, sad, yet full of Wisdom and Grace.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022
After reading this book, I realize that we ALL need to share our story of growing in Grace. This is part of Gods plan--that we share together in our daily struggles, that we might be a light unto the eternal path of finding Peace and Joy.Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022
Some people "stuff" or hide their pain and grief allowing anger to become a root of bitterness-- even family members. But not this author. Five years after a family homicide/suicide, the author transparently journals her mourning and her memories throughout the good times and difficult times of her life. The author learns from her grief-stricken children and adopted children, that its okay to be wailing in tears one moment and then 5 minutes later be singing and dancing in the kitchen. Separately, the children and adopted children have also courageously shared their journey.
This author's journey through facing the pain of tragic Grief and Loss shows inspirational Wisdom, and a divine growing in Grace, Love, and Forgiveness. The author is always looking for the Goodness of God, reminding herself that beyond the shadow of darkness Joy will come in the morning. The author finds peace in adopting her family's children and in the birth of a new child when she writes, "I know now, You are NOT a God Who steals, You are a God Who ADDS...God thank you for making a way when it felt like there wasn't one..."
Fun-filled family stories are interspersed with words of Godly wisdom. I believe this is a "must-read" for anyone navigating the pain and darkness of suffering, grief, and loss. A great read by a cozy fireplace! May we all be inspired to write our story of growing in God's Grace, in living colors, gathering pieces of wisdom from the author.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
I want to talk about this book.
Years ago, a devastating tragedy shook a small town. The event involved a homicide/suicide that was so jarring, it actually created a horrible divide within the community, with people taking up sides. These sides didn't and don't matter. What matters are the people left behind. This book is about a family's love, and how the light from that love helps them to navigate through the murkiness of grief.
This book is very religious. I am not a religious individual, but I can appreciate the author's unadulterated and wholesome love for her belief. And she's got a lot of it: love and belief. It's refreshing to read. The author loves her god and her family so wholeheartedly, and it reads beautifully on every page. There's so much love in this book. There are no villains in this book. Everyone is human, everyone is caught up in a horrible storm, everyone is hurting. This book is obviously through the lens of the author, but that lens of hers saturates everything and everyone with bold and beautiful colors. It's a book that's doing its best to focus on love and light, and I believe that it succeeds in what it sets out to do. I believe that it's an utter success.
This book is for anyone who has felt the crushing weight of grief. This book is about healing, and what it looks like to walk the path of love and forgiveness. Spoiler alert: it's dark at times, but the journey is beyond meaningful and the destination is someplace utterly magical.
I love this book. This book is a gift. Literally. I've purchased many copies of "We Wrote Your Name in Color" and given them as gifts.
I highly recommend this book!
Years ago, a devastating tragedy shook a small town. The event involved a homicide/suicide that was so jarring, it actually created a horrible divide within the community, with people taking up sides. These sides didn't and don't matter. What matters are the people left behind. This book is about a family's love, and how the light from that love helps them to navigate through the murkiness of grief.
This book is very religious. I am not a religious individual, but I can appreciate the author's unadulterated and wholesome love for her belief. And she's got a lot of it: love and belief. It's refreshing to read. The author loves her god and her family so wholeheartedly, and it reads beautifully on every page. There's so much love in this book. There are no villains in this book. Everyone is human, everyone is caught up in a horrible storm, everyone is hurting. This book is obviously through the lens of the author, but that lens of hers saturates everything and everyone with bold and beautiful colors. It's a book that's doing its best to focus on love and light, and I believe that it succeeds in what it sets out to do. I believe that it's an utter success.
This book is for anyone who has felt the crushing weight of grief. This book is about healing, and what it looks like to walk the path of love and forgiveness. Spoiler alert: it's dark at times, but the journey is beyond meaningful and the destination is someplace utterly magical.
I love this book. This book is a gift. Literally. I've purchased many copies of "We Wrote Your Name in Color" and given them as gifts.
I highly recommend this book!
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