Elizabeth Baxter is the mother of a family of five adult children and the wife of John Baxter. Their world is turned upside down when she finds a lump on her breast. Devastatingly, her familiar, deadly cancer causes her to go in for a double mastectomy and receive constant chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Much to the worry of her husband, Elizabeth decides not to tell the children how serious the cancer is. Throughout this difficult time, Elizabeth finds her strength and peace within God as she plans a family reunion.
Amidst the threat of sorrow, the Baxter family has many other reasons to celebrate.
Ashley has found out that she was falsely tested positive for HIV and so now there is nothing preventing her from marrying Landon – her true-love. …show more content…
Elizabeth is alone on her deathbed in the hospital when she gets a thirty-year overdue visit from her firstborn son, Dayne Matthews. After the first memorable hour Dayne spends with his birth mother, he leaves before the rest of the family arrives. The special moment will remain unknown to the Baxter children for now. That evening, while holding her hand, John painfully witnesses Elizabeth taking her last breaths. The family is devastated by the loss, but they are at peace in knowing that Elizabeth is no longer suffering, but smiling down on them from heaven.
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I found this novel very moving and emotionally gripping. It rounded off the
Redemption series very well as it tied together the loose ends, although leaving the suspense of wondering what happens to Dayne Matthews. The novel deals with many real-life issues such as disappointment, the suffering of loss and love. It also shows how God's love and knowing His glory are all we need in life. The novel is written in a way which makes one feel a part of the story and on a personal level with most of the characters. It is a brilliant read.
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Amidst the threat of sorrow, the Baxter family has many other reasons to celebrate.
Ashley has found out that she was falsely tested positive for HIV and so now there is nothing preventing her from marrying Landon – her true-love. …show more content…
Elizabeth is alone on her deathbed in the hospital when she gets a thirty-year overdue visit from her firstborn son, Dayne Matthews. After the first memorable hour Dayne spends with his birth mother, he leaves before the rest of the family arrives. The special moment will remain unknown to the Baxter children for now. That evening, while holding her hand, John painfully witnesses Elizabeth taking her last breaths. The family is devastated by the loss, but they are at peace in knowing that Elizabeth is no longer suffering, but smiling down on them from heaven.
(351 words)
I found this novel very moving and emotionally gripping. It rounded off the
Redemption series very well as it tied together the loose ends, although leaving the suspense of wondering what happens to Dayne Matthews. The novel deals with many real-life issues such as disappointment, the suffering of loss and love. It also shows how God's love and knowing His glory are all we need in life. The novel is written in a way which makes one feel a part of the story and on a personal level with most of the characters. It is a brilliant read.
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