I wrote a book –Yes I did!
It’s a children’s book full of lovely pictures and has a really sweet story.
It’s also a book I hope you will never need to read…
What? An author who doesn’t want you to read her book? Well, kinda…
If you give me a minute, I will explain.
In 2019, when my two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, I had no resources to explain her illness to her. When we were told she would not survive a year later, there were no books on how to explain death to a child in gentle, faith-filled terms. “Millie Finds Her Miracle” is a book that leads readers on Millie’s journey as she searches everywhere for her miracle of healing. From her playground to the hospital, with people around the world praying, Millie ultimately finds her miracle in heaven. This book is instrumental to children facing their own death, siblings seeing death, parents walking with their child through death, and the numerous caregivers who assist in the end-of-life process. Very young children will love finding the butterfly hidden on each page and looking at the bright, simple illustrations.
Since releasing “Millie Finds Her Miracle”, I am also seeing parents read this book to their children who are facing the death of a parent, grandparent, or even beloved family pet. The book is a tool that allows you to explain to your child that just as Millie went to heaven, soon grandma will go to heaven. This book is perfect for anyone who is facing death either in their family or friend circle—sadly, lets face it, that really is all of us eventually.
“Millie Finds Her Miracle” is available on www.MilliesMiracle.net and at all major retailers.
Other places you can find more from me, Millie’s mama, is on Facebook at Millie’s Miracle , on Oklahoma City Mom and Her View From Home Blog. I write about childhood cancer, child loss, and lots of random life things that I have experienced as a mom to a large, homeschooling family living on a farm.
Featured Articles About Childhood Cancer, Loss, and Grief:
OKC Mom: Help! My Friend’s Child Just Got Diagnosed, Now What?
Lighthouse Ministries: Millie’s Miracle
Lighthouse Ministries: The Dual Life
Her View From Home: I Tried to Control Everything, Then Cancer Came to Call
Her View From Home: A Daddy Is Strong When Non One Else Can Be
Her View From Home: 7 Platitudes Not to Say to a Bereaved Mom
Finally, are you interested in hearing me share more of our cancer and grief journey? How about a podcast where I talk about my heart, my life, and my girl’s legacy?
Podcasts:
𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 – https://podcasts.apple.com/…/better…/id1562685793…
𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏 – https://podcasts.apple.com/…/the-story…/id1526191629…
𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 – https://podcasts.apple.com/…/the-story…/id1526191629…
𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 – https://anchor.fm/…/Episode-85–Millie-Finds…/a-a8itnlb
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 – https://anchor.fm/…/116—Remembering-Amelia…/a-a8mcs7f
Up until 2019, I thought Childhood Cancer and even Child loss were rare–the exception. Now I know all around us are hurting people. My desire is that the things I share may touch you or someone you know as you go through hard times.
