This Life affirming, spiritual awakening collection of short stories is a must read for all women The book is a gem, and like a gem, sometimes the bright glint of reflected light causes your eyes to tear. Each of these stories stands alone as a classic element of emotion, psychological impact, and education. As a reader becomes involved in the story of the most personal relationship on the planet, it stretches one to realize the depth of impact this precious occurrence has on our life in the here and now. These stories cause the event that many of us turn away from due to fear of the unknown to transform into an occasion that brings joy and a new awakening of understanding of the meaning of death and dying. For those who still have living mothers, the knowledge gleaned from this book will help to foster the relationships with our mothers or our daughters in the precious moments that remain. L. Keegan, author