An inspirational novel: A string love story between a man, a woman and a child during their struggle through a heart transplant as they learn to reclaim joy and trust. The spirit of Nikki, the lost child, links the past with the future. Taking place on the Oregon coast, the story chronicles the agonizing loss and the joy when one child is lost and another gets a second chance at life with a heart transplant. The pathway is never sure. Through forgiveness, love trust, and a special dog, there is joy. Witness the miracle.