Published in 2004, it took 8 ½ years to write my Story about the Suicide death of my Son. My Gift of Life, because as surely as I brought him into the world, he brought me to my Life, his transition…brought me to my own Transition, reminding me that time is of the essence. There is not a moment to lose, so say it, do it and Live it…Large!

I am sorry that I didn’t know then, what I know now; because today, I would stand long beside him, listen well and Love him without bounds and allow him to lean on me a bit. I would listen for the Truth and wrap my arms and Heart around him in a warm blanket of unconditional Love, take his face in my hands and tell him that there is nothing he can possibly do that will cause me to NOT Love him.

Today, I am eternally grateful for the Gift of Life he brought to me; he breathed Life into me, awakened me and expanded my perceptions of what is important in Life and what is not, of who I am and who I am not. Today, I feel Gratitude for the Journey, for the Gifts of Demetrius that are now mine…for the Sorrow and for the Joy.

The profound grief of loss holds for us the potential and opportunity for insight, compassion, motivation, authenticity and connection with our Self and with one another. Having the courage to embrace the experience as it presents itself, leads to Gifts beyond measure, if you will only let it. This book is a wonderful guide book for finding your way through your grief, to Healing and Peace. It shows you that the only way through your grief is to GO through it, every bit of it, feel it and do the Work.

If you have not had a loss, this book is a wonderful “view from above” to prepare for your own inevitable loss or to be a better support to someone who is grieving.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts through email or blog about what you have read and how it impacted you, as well as your own story.

Demetrius: My Gift of Life – A Mother’s Journal $20. plus $4. S&H