Get ready to take an emotional journey as the story shows us how healing from loss can bring a new beginning. Teresa is having a hard time getting over the loss of her husband. It has been five years and still she clings to his memory. She works as a life couch and then comes home to think about her husband and the memories she cherishes of him. One day Teresa gets an opportunity to go to Puerto Rico to help a young girl named Pilar. Her dad is desperate to help his daughter who grieves for her mother.
Teresa is hesitant to go because she doesn't want to leave her home and is trying to overcome her own emotional turmoil she is having. Her mother tells her, " There comes a point when you have to let go of the past if you want to live in the present and have hope for the future."
Teresa decides to go to Puerto Rico and see if she can help Pilar. Marcos, who is Pilar's father is anxious for Teresa to arrive. His daughter has been unhappy for a long time. It seems she has always blamed herself for her mother's death. Tragically her mother died giving birth to Pilar and the child has carried this guilt for so long, that she can't forgive herself.
I loved how the author used similar situations in each of the characters to show how God can help you overcome loss and open your heart to love again. The story moved at a fast pace since it is a short book, but it has such good values to be learned while reading the story. Isn't it just like God to place people in your path who are going through similar heartaches. The loss of a spouse or parent can be difficult, but when we learn to let go we are able to move forward. The author does a good job of showing when you step out and trust God , he is there to help you and guide you. The book is packed with healing, forgiveness , letting go and learning to love again.
I received a copy of this book from The BookClub Network for an honest review.
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