Book excerpt: An emotionally raw, truthful, and compelling story that invites you along for the ride, as an ordinary man faced with extraordinary circumstances, shares his most intimate thoughts and feelings, as he attempts to guide his wife and their two young children through the turbulent waters of their mothers cancer diagnosis. By demonstrating unimaginable courage, strength, grace, humility, and acceptance when faced with the unfathomable, one woman will forever inspire and profoundly alter the lives of countless people who were privileged to know and love her. She, like only a mother could, gives a most precious gift to her children-instilling in them that even in deatha mothers love endures. While helping his wife deepen her spirituality and come to terms with her own death, one man discovers the face of God, and one woman experiences the healing power of Gods promised, eternal, and unconditional love. From the perspective of a life-long educator, lessons learned and helpful tips are sprinkled throughout the book, in hopes of inspiring, encouraging, and equipping you and your family, with essential tools to illuminate your path as you encounter your own trials along lifes journey.