"Have you ever been in a place where it seemed as if the pain you were suffering might overwhelm you? If, in that place you were able to walk side by side with someone who had been there and who really understood, the journey would be so much easier. In her book, 'Restorative Grief' Cynthia offers her companionship and wisdom and offers to share your load."
-Sheila Walsh, Women of Faith speaker, author of Let Go!
I have been doing Relinquishment Counseling with Birthmothers for the last 25 years and I had the privilege and honor to meet Cynthia during her pregnancy and adoption journey. After reading Cynthia's book, I stand in awe of the work that the Lord has done in her and through her. I strongly recommend that any Birthmother, Birthfather, family member or friend read this book and seek the Lord's will for their lives. The journey in grief, the journey in pain and disappointments humble us before God, but with time we are hopefully able to say, "Not my will be done, Father, but Your will be done in me."
In His Service,
Pam Fincher
Christian Family Services of Colorado, Inc.
After reading the first four chapters of Cynthia’s book I was anxious to be able to offer this to the clients that we see here at Life Choices every day. Not only is this a wonderful resource for those who have already adopted a child, but especially for those who are considering looking at the possibility of choosing another parenting option. Cynthia offers an insightful firsthand look at Adoption. The heartfelt, up close look at the emotions, restoration and love the Father has for us in any situation is refreshing as she walks you through each phase of making a decision for life, and the process she herself has walked in choosing parents for her child. This will certainly be a wonderful resource for those who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy or those choosing to gift their child to others. Each chapter continued to enforce the fact that I wanted this in the hands of every woman coming into our Pregnancy Center and those who have chosen adoption.
Review by:
Connie Weiskopf
Center Director, Life Choices Pregnancy Center
Longmont, CO 80501
I am a pregnancy counselor at ****. I just want to let you know what a blessing your bible studies have been for some of my birth moms. I have been using the bible study with birth moms who are going through grief counseling. They have stated that it is so great to have someone who has gone through what they have gone through and who can put words to what they are feeling. It is also bringing birth moms closer to the lord, which has been so encouraging for me to see. So I just want to thank you so much for your bible study and your willingness to allow God to use your story. Thanks again!!!!
