When I read this post, I have to admit to tears welling. I, too, have a beautiful friend who lost her young son close to this season and it’s a heart-wrenching glimpse of hell for anyone who’s had a similar experience. As much as I love her, I couldn’t even begin to imagine – didn’t want to – still don’t. In the same way as Donna’s friend has continued to live her life, so has mine. Therefore, I’ll think of her as I read this wonderful story….
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If you read the reviews that
have been left on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads for AN ALMOSTPERFECT CHRISTMAS, you will see that many readers recommend clutching a box of
tissues as you read. Why, you might ask, would an author choose to write a sad
holiday story? I’m happy to explain.
have been left on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads for AN ALMOSTPERFECT CHRISTMAS, you will see that many readers recommend clutching a box of
tissues as you read. Why, you might ask, would an author choose to write a sad
holiday story? I’m happy to explain.
One of my very best friends
lost her daughter on May 3, 2003. It was an unimaginably tragic event that no
parent should ever have to face. But some do. I won’t describe the hellish
grief my friend has experienced and continues to experience; however, if you
have a child you love and cherish, well… details of the despair aren’t
necessary.
lost her daughter on May 3, 2003. It was an unimaginably tragic event that no
parent should ever have to face. But some do. I won’t describe the hellish
grief my friend has experienced and continues to experience; however, if you
have a child you love and cherish, well… details of the despair aren’t
necessary.
I have been there for my
friend as much as possible through her years of agony. I cry with her and console
her as best I can. I also laugh with her while recalling wonderful memories. My
friend will never forget her beloved daughter, and I intend to spend the rest
of my live remembering right along with her.
friend as much as possible through her years of agony. I cry with her and console
her as best I can. I also laugh with her while recalling wonderful memories. My
friend will never forget her beloved daughter, and I intend to spend the rest
of my live remembering right along with her.
Fate has stolen “perfect”
from my friend. No event, no matter how special, will ever be perfect for her.
There will be no perfect holidays, no perfect outings, no perfect anything.
That’s just how it is for parents who have lost a precious child. Even so, I
have watched my friend continue to live her life, boldly and courageously. She
enjoys each moment as much as she possibly can. She has taken “almost perfect”
and created some good times. (A personal note to her: I love you, Karen, and I
am so proud to call you my sister-friend.) Surviving tragedy and living life
with as much happiness and hope possible is why I wrote AN ALMOST PERFECT
CHRISTMAS.
from my friend. No event, no matter how special, will ever be perfect for her.
There will be no perfect holidays, no perfect outings, no perfect anything.
That’s just how it is for parents who have lost a precious child. Even so, I
have watched my friend continue to live her life, boldly and courageously. She
enjoys each moment as much as she possibly can. She has taken “almost perfect”
and created some good times. (A personal note to her: I love you, Karen, and I
am so proud to call you my sister-friend.) Surviving tragedy and living life
with as much happiness and hope possible is why I wrote AN ALMOST PERFECT
CHRISTMAS.
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