The Blue Balloon: Journey through Grief
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.37 (572 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1493554530 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 132 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Through her tears and pain, Sally models hope, purpose and what is possible in the face of such loss.This is a significant book that is beautifully illustrated with elegant pen and ink drawings by Carole Jo Dennis, Marc’s sister and Sally’s daughter, and with watercolors by artist Janice McMurray.The Blue Balloon is a warm, sensitive and hopeful story that will resonate with parents who have taken their own journey of loss and yet it is accessible to those who wish to understand. Children should never die before their parents. Life holds no greater indignity than that of a parent who outlives their child. This example of one mother’s path will bring hope to the grieving that they can find theirs.FROM THE AUTHORPROLOGUE JULY 19, 1997My son died tragically.At first it was just raw pain, and writing was something I could do with that pain in the dark night hours. Every parent lives with the unspeakable fear of the loss of a child. Instead, she lets us in on her personal and very private journey that may teach us more than any clinical or religious application.It has taken Sally 30 years to tell her story and it is told with grace and grit. My daughter found the beginnings of the journal and said, “You should write, Mom, but don’t
Marjory Zoet Bankson said Signs of his presence. Surprise and grief walk together as Sally Matthews writes her way to life again after her son, Marc, dies in a tragic accident. Told in the heart-broken narrative of recovering memory, Sally's spare language leaves space for our own wonderings about lo. A must read for anybody dealing with grief. Cynthia Peltier I am so honored to know Sally. I sat down and read this manuscript before the beautiful design of Elise Nicol and knew immediately that this story was a story that must be shared. It took decades before Sally felt comfortable sharing and I am oh so tha. A powerful book that guides inspires healing after loss of a child. Sally's book drew me in immediately with it's personal style and artwork. I felt compelled to read the story in one sitting despite the tragic topic of her healing journey after the loss of her son. One of the most important points is that Sally makes
Kennedy’s Peace Corps. The experience turned her world topsy-turvy just before her senior year. A class in journaling at Foundry United Methodist Church was the genesis of The Blue Balloon. BILL courses (Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning), reading, gardening, concerts, and good friends keep the days pleasant and fulfilling. However, with much chaos and turbulence, she managed to graduate cum laude with a degree, Bachelor of Music E
Shalem, Church of the Saviour and Wesley Theological Seminary further enriched that time of healing and growth. . BILL courses (Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning), reading, gardening, concerts, and good friends keep the days pleasant and fulfilling. About the Author Sally Mathews grew up on the plains of northern Iowa, where there was everything a young person could desire. Currently, she enjoys an Oasis class, Contemplative Living, The Spirituality of Daily Life. C. The experience turned her world topsy-turvy just before her senior year. Kennedy’s Peace Corps. However, with much chaos and turbulence, she managed to graduate cum laude with a degree, Bachelo