A flower for hope ebook pdf

What goes on behind closed doors Mark and Caitlin Crawford are living the American dream just outside of Washington DC Mark is a rising star at work Caitlin starting the third trimester in another pregnancy stays at home and takes care of their three beautiful children They live next door to a widower whose yard becomes an enviable floral masterpiece each year and who the children call Grandpa Bill Mark s brother Cody a drug addicted and alcoholic petty criminal who periodically intrudes is the only dark spot in an otherwise picture perfect existence However the idyllic happiness cannot last forever A Flower for Hope takes readers behind the door of Mark and Caitlin Crawford s home and offers an intimate look at what goes on in a family whose lives change in a way they never expected or could have predicted As they pass through the crucible Mark and Caitlin are forced to discover things about themselves that are painful to learn as they question their very fundamental beliefs about life love and what is most important in life Surprisingly Cody is the most affected and has to make a choice that will affect his life and the life of his family forever A Flower for Hope is written as inspirational fiction but is based on many true life experiences of families who have suffered as well as the author s own poignant experiences This inspirational book is a simple yet powerful story that opens the closed doors to understanding of the journey through tragedy to hope torment to comfort and pain to peace A Flower for HopeThis book is a heartfelt story about a man who goes through losing a child Any parent whether you have lost a child or not will be touched by this story Bring your kleenex Michael R Woodford Beautifully written story of a family s response to life s greatest tragedy and their determination to persevere I highly recommend this wonderful book Michael R Woodford