This book was written by one of my bosses and I'm not trying to give him a plug or suck up in anyway but, I just have to share this AMAZING book with everyone. I honestly stayed up an entire night and read the entire thing. I then cried my eye's out for several hours because Matt Baldwin released this books Month's prior but, I never found the time to read it. Until a lot of stuff was going on and I was in a funk and very sick so needed a book to read and figured what the heck? So I started to read it. I can't even begin to put into words what this book has done for me but, it has changed my life. It has changed the way I look at things it has also made me realize how important certain people in my life are. It has made me even decide to go back to school. Scary thought I know and I'm trying to figure out how to fit it all in but, somehow I will, hopefully if I am able to get a grant to afford it. Deciding what I want to be when I grow up is another story. I sat and told my Bishop about this book and his comment to me was there is a reason you did not read it before now you were not ready to take away the message that is given in the book.
I believe he is right because back in November one of my best friends Mary "Moo" committed suicide I have had a hard time dealing with it
There is a portion in this book that talks about death and losing a friend and how we communicate with others, I have felt very guilty because I felt like I should have called her or something when she popped into my head and I didn't. However another good friend told me "Jen even if you had and she still made that choice you would hurt worse because I know you and you would think you said something to upset her. The Lord was trying to protect you as well." After reading "Snow Rising" I truly can say that I look at the way that I speak to people and to my kids differently. I know the Author and his wife very well and have watched his practices in person and can tell you that he is by far one of the most amazing men I have ever met. I joke with him because I took my current job thinking it would restore my faith in men and it did the opposite, all except for Matt and his amazing wife Val I have said if I could have a relationship like they do I would consider marriage again. If you haven't read this book do so I promise it will make you re-think somethings.
To my dear friend Mary Moo may you finally find peace and know that I love and miss you on a daily basis and you will never be forgotten. Love you!
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