published author, speaker
GIVE TO GET
Dedication
Dedicated to my husband, Michael. Written for anyone who needs inspiration.
My mother-in-law, Cindy, was a mother, friend, grandparent, and an unwitting teacher. A 16-year breast cancer survivor, who managed daily with Type I Diabetes, and survived a near-two-year battle with Leukemia. Strength does not begin to describe her - wonderful wit and charm, unfailing faith. Cindy served as a role model for all.
God gave Cindy to us, and He took her away too soon. She was one of the strongest and most inspiring women I have ever known.
This book offers a few, brief highlights of her life. This story includes a short collection of miscellaneous memories during the final days of Cindy’s beautiful life. These stories are included for my husband, Michael, so that he can smile while he remembers the joy of being her son.
This book is also intended to honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for guiding us through the most difficult loss anyone can imagine. I wanted to share insights on how He gave Michael and I the strength to get through the pain, with the hope of helping you too as you deal with the impending loss of someone so dear to you.
As you read this book, remember that when you give great love, as from the Lord, you get all that life has to offer. There is no pain too great to bear, no illness or problem you cannot overcome. However, if it overtakes your loved one, that’s only so they may begin the journey home. It is never intended to harm you or others who were left behind.