If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, especially a mother, this is the book for you. The book includes different stages of grief. The stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and hope. The book starts out with young David and Grace walking on the beach with their dad. He is consoling them as they talk about their mom. Dad comforts them by hugging them as their mom always did. They talk about the different feelings they are experiencing and how important they are. Grace misses her mom, and David is scared. Dad tells them that their thoughts and feelings will change over time. As they continue on their journey, their dad expresses how Mom was funny and had a great deal of faith. He tries to explain to Grace and David what faith means to him. "Faith is believing in something especially when we don't understand," he tells them. They both agree that they want to be like their mom and have faith while they try to always stay thankful. They decide to write stories about their mom to help keep her spirit alive. They know sadness will come in waves, but she will always be treasured in their hearts.

--Anne T. Lynn

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