The past week I’ve had the privilege of editing and finishing up a book that is very dear to me. It’s a book my mom wrote three years after my brother took his own life.
My mother sought out publishers shortly after she finished writing it. One publisher was very interested, but had already published a work that year on death, so they wanted to wait. Well, needless to say her book never got published.
She did end of printing off several copies and taking it to a local printing shop and having them spiral bound with a plastic cover to protect it, but it cost a great deal of money and just wasn’t cost effective to do it that way.
My mom ended up passing away in August of 2020. My dad recently moved and going through all of his things he emailed me some of my mom’s writings. With new technology making self-publishing easier, I have the honor of finally finishing her book and making it available to the masses.
I must say, it’s brought back memories – both good and bad. Reading about the day that forever changed our lives has brought tears to my eyes. However, being on this side of things it’s also been encouraging.
I saw my parents bring hope to the hurting. I saw them laugh again. They got to experience grandchildren and all the joy they bring. My dad has seen and experienced his great grandchildren and will soon meet one more that is on the way!
Please join me in prayer as this book will be available soon, that it will touch those whose lives have been affected by the death of a loved one via suicide.
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5
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