Publisher's Synopsis
Dave McClellan met Marie when she was 14 and he, 16. He lost her 42 years later. Cancer.In the days and months that followed, McClellan frequently posted on Facebook, where his grieving process was chronicled in real time. He cycled through pain, despair, boredom, guilt, anger, and hope. Followers, moved by his candor, suggested that a compilation might help other widows or people experiencing similar grief.In this book, McClellan shares the poems and heartfelt prose he wrote as he returned to work, saw his family dynamics change, made decisions that cost him friends and reckoned with God. He experienced frustration, sadness, and yes, the return of joyful moments -- like roses poking through the snow. Recommended for surviving spouses or anyone seeking comfort after a loss.