The Losing of Gordon: A Beacon Through the Storm Called "Grief"

The Losing of Gordon is the second book that Joni Aldrich has written about survival. The Saving of Gordon was written to help readers survive cancer. The Losing of Gordon is to help readers survive grief. May 13, 2006 Gordon dies May 14, 2006 Rebuilding begins The Losing of Gordon is written around letters that Joni wrote to Gordon during her grief. Some are heartbreaking. Some are humorous lessons in perseverance. All are inspirational. The message that Joni so poignantly relays is based on simple principles. Everyone grieves differently. Stretch one hand out of the darkness. One heart still beats and must survive. Within each of us is the beacon that lights the way through the storm called "Grief." The beach was swept away by the twin forces of violent wind and waves. Days later, piles of broken shells were deposited onto the shore. Nature had begun the rebuilding process. This is much the same as the process to rebuild our lives after suffering the catastrophic loss of someone we love...