Mourning Dove
by
Book Cover & Preview Text
It had been over a week now since she had come home to her hospital bed. She had gone from being beautiful and able to gently hug and pat me, to looking pale and distorted. Now the person that lay in the casket was like a beautiful model of my Oma who would not ever talk to me. I could not decide whether to touch her or not.
<>The knot in my tummy was huge. It was black as black could be. It had spikes that were poking.
Mom realized at that time that all the time we had talked about death, she had not fully helped me to understand what was happening. " Ebie, Oma has died. What you see now is her earthly body...
Formats
Book Details
About the Book
Mourning Dove touches on one of the most difficult topics that families face - talking with children about the death of those close to us. The book reminds us that even when we think children are coping well, they are full of questions, anxiety, and the need for an adult to help them to navigate this confusing time.
About the Author
As one who loved writing since early childhood, Krista penned her first story after a frightening medical incident that left her wondering what direction life would take. Two of the most valuable seasons in her personal life centered around peaceful home deaths of grandparents. She realized as a mother and professional working with children that her talents as an author would allow her to open difficult topics to discussions with children at home, in school, and in religious environments.