This book is our family's story of cancer, difficulty, and the death of a husband and father...but it's not a book about loss; it's a book about LOVE -- the LOVE that encircled us from heaven and earth THROUGHOUT our trials. And, although this is our story, the things that you learn from it can become part of yours. If you want to strengthen your marriage and family, this book is for you. If you want to learn how to serve in small and simple ways that lighten the burden of others, this book is for you. If you want to be braver, to reach, to grow, to stretch, this book is for you. If you want to have more joy in your life through increasing love and gratitude, this book will show you the power of this choice. Perhaps you are someone who has been affected by cancer, brain trauma, handicaps, or loss of a loved one. You may simply want to know that someone understands the pain and difficulty of it all; you need to have a voice. This book is for you. Most importantly, if you believe, or want to believe, or even question the existence of God and His love, this book is for you. There is no way to tell our story without bearing testimony of it. His love was always a part of it. I plead with you to BELIEVE so that you can open your heart to GIVE and RECEIVE more LOVE into your life. You can be encircled in love, even in the midst of loss.About the Author: JoLyn Holladay lives in northern Utah with her husband, Keith Holladay, and family. JoLyn and Keith have two children in addition to the five children she had with her late husband Chris. JoLyn loves it when all the big kids and grandkids (she currently has four) come for a visit and she can feed them. Her favorite time each day is in the evening when she spends time with her husband, bedtime cuddles with her little ones, and "connecting on common ground" with her teenager. She loves having lunch with friends, attending conferences, and doing writing retreats (with friend Kris Anderson). She would rather save for an experience or adventure, such as a special trip, than update her furniture (she still has a floral couch set). She also loves rocking babies, warm knee socks, comfy sweaters, afghans, and chocolate of every kind-peanut butter, dark, and mint are her favorites. After EVERYONE goes to bed and things are ready for the next day, she loves to be alone in the quiet with a good book or a Hallmark movie. JoLyn has always loved being a teacher although the how, when, and to what students has evolved over time. She now teaches self-development and empowerment as a mentor, life-coach, & motivational speaker. She is currently working on programs for businesses to increase the peace, productivity, & positive energy in the workplace, which she believes will lead to many benefits including more profitability and employee retention. She also plans on sharing her messages through the media in the future.