This is a story of a Widow's journey from depression to life happiness. Lori, a wife, mother, career woman, politician, and independent thinker, found herself one day without her husband of 36 years, the love of her life. This book is feisty....frank...healing...uplifting, a very good read for someone who has lost a partner, or spouse. A transformation took place over the next 4 years, significant enough that her depression diminished and she was able to get off all medications that had been prescribed for many years. It wasn't easy. The children she loved could not accept the changed mother....

This is the first publication of a group of women writers destined to meet in a lovely community Bookstore. It was a safe place to meet and refine their skills, sharing their stories, building confidence in the art of writing. The inspirations of these writers were built from encouragement, joy and laughter. May this book open your heart, inspire your mind, and give you tons of enjoyment.