Etched…Upon My Heart: What We Learn and Why We Never Forget by Jill Kelly is one very special book that has undeniably left a lasting impression on me after I had the pleasure of reading it. In fact, it is one of those rare books that I will leave on my nightstand to re-read excerpts at night before going to bed as a reminder to myself about my pledge to leave a lifelong imprint on my own children’s lives.
Jill Kelly is a New York Times best-selling author who is married to former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly. In 1997, the couple experienced every parent’s worst nightmare when their precious infant son, Hunter was diagnosed with a terminal disease, Krabbe Leukodustrophy. With great strength, they went on to found the Hunter’s Hope Foundation in their son’s memory and to raise awareness for the devastating disease.
Etched…Upon My Heart is a beautifully written book that was written as a “living epistle” to her daughters. I am most appreciative of the author’s raw emotion and inspirational reflections as she recounts her stories in chapters including themes of “Love, Significance, Forgiveness (my personal favorite), Suffering, Giving, Prayer, Faithfulness and Death”. As a mother, reading the author’s stories about her life, I can feel her joy, grasp a glimpse into her moments of sorrow and ultimately take from it that our lives are created of “moments”. While not all of those moments are going to be perfect…..we will ultimately look back on our lives and realize that each of those moments are woven together to create the totality of our existence.
The author draws upon her belief and Christian faith and relates to the reader how God has worked in her life and the lives of her family….even in those moments of extreme suffering. It is a testament to her love of family and her dedication to her religious faith.
In my life my beloved sister lost her only child and while all of us who loved this extraordinary young girl have feel the immense pain of loss it is so hard for me to even imagine the pain my sister feels every single day. My sister draws upon her faith to keep her going and will tell anyone who asks that this is what has gotten her through this loss. Reading Etched…Upon My Heart has given me insight into this world that every parent dreads and it gives even more admiration to these amazingly strong mothers of faith who have lost a child.
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Giveaway
One lucky reader will receive a copy of Etched…Upon My Heart by Jill Kelly!
*I received a copy of this book for review, but was not compensated financially in any way. The opinions expressed are my own and are based solely on my experiences while reading this novel.*
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Hunters Hope is something that everyone needs to know about
I would also like to read Without a Word written by her – sounds like a beautiful story.
Hunters Hope is awesome!
Hunters Hope is awesome!
Without A Word sounds great too!
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Prayers of Hope for the Brokenhearted
Hunters Hope!
I would really like to win this book, as it sounds quite inspirational.
She journals… like I do, and that gives me hope. I’m an aspiring author and like this author apparently is, I too, wish to give God the glory for it.
I love these kind of books that have a meaning! I’d love to read her book Without a Word!!!
I would like to read Without a Word
Prayers for Those Who Grieve sounds like I should have had it when my mother passed away
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I’d like to read Prayers for those who Grieve.
I would like to read Prayers For Those Who Grieve and Prayers of Hope for the Brokenhearted
I’d love to read Without Hope.I love her wonderful relationship with God and how she expresses that with her family and her books. Thank you
I meant Without A Word. It’s almost 1:30 am and my brain is telling me to go to bed. LOL!!
prayers for those who greive.
I think her Prayers for Those Who Grieve would be helpful for my life.
I would love to read “Without A Word”
Hunters Hope!
I would love to read “Without A Word”
I would also love to read Without a Word.
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Hunters Hope!
Like to have A Place to Remember
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thank you
I would like to try Hunter’s Hope,
What an inspiration Jill and Jim Kelly are. Hunter’s Hope is a great foundation and i would love to read her books.
I read to the residents at the nursing home and would to read Hunter’s Hope.
i want to read Hunter’s Hope
She is a strong proponent of journaling. Unfortunately, it is becoming a lost art. There is something calming and reflective about journaling. In her case I think it was healing, but for each of us it serves to our special needs.
I’d like to read Prayers for Those Who Grieve.
I love how deep she is into her faith. Her love of God is easily seen and I bet woven throughout her journals. I think the title Hot Chocolate with God is very cute and clever.
prayers for those who greive
Prayers For Those Who Grieve
she has beautiful ecards on her site that you can send
Hunter’s Hope was so touching.
I would love to read Without A Word.
I would like to read Hunter’s Hope in addition to this giveaway.
I would love to read Prayers of Hope for the Brokenhearted.
I think Hunters Hope also looks like a good book!
I’d like to read Without A Word
i would also love to read prayers of hope for the brokenhearted
“Without A Word” would be my book of choice!
i also wanna read Hunters Hope
Without a word
http://www.jillk.org/author/etched-upon-my-heart/
She has ecards on her site.
Without a Word looks very interesting!