Jean Rezab takes a tragic accident and turns it into a tender tale of healing and forgiveness in Chokecherry Valley Comfort (Richmond Siblings Book 1).
To lose a spouse and child unexpectedly is enough to drive anyone to drink. Can Paul, two-years sober, overcome the urge? The tragic accident took three lives, challenging two families to piece their lives back together. The author explores many of the emotions grieving individuals cycle through: feeling lost, guilty, angry, and alone. Some individuals throw themselves into their work in an attempt to avoid dealing with the pain.
A cast of thoughtful and caring friends and family support the characters who lost their loved ones. The author created a unique take on heaven that I enjoyed.
The following scripture came to mind when I read this book. “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV
The story brought tears to my eyes as I ached with Paul and the Garveys, and it provided hope as good arose from the midst of tragedy. I highly recommend Chokecherry Valley Comfort. For those like me who enjoy reading series, this is the first book in the series with books two through four currently available.