“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.”
A grief observed: waves upon the ocean
Nobody tells you that grief is like treading out into the ocean.
Sometimes, one comes along that completely knocks you off your feet and leaves you breathless. You fall and the waves crash over you. It’s all you can do to stand back up.
Almost thirty years in the making, the river Beautiful will be published as a premium hardcover, a value softcover, and a very special online multimedia experience.
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