Karyl McKendry is a founder of Paisley Project, a non-profit organization to help young-minded widows move from initial loss to new identities and renewed visions for their lives. Paisley Project also provides resources and information for the friends and family who love and support them. Barbara Allen Burke, a writer, counselor and teacher, is also Karyl's sister. Impressed by Karyl's insight and ability to articulate a widow's journey, she partnered with Karyl to create Lovely Tragic Miracle.