Imperishable

""We all experience loss and the accompanying fog of grief that overwhelms in waves or seeps slowly into our lives. I'm so grateful for Erikson's words of pain, sorrow, hope, and joy which paint a beautiful picture of Christ. Our Lord promises, 'Blessed are those who mourn.' Whereas the world hears a contradiction in these words, Erikson displays the confidence of faith that humbly sees the strength of Christ in our weakest moments, the beauty of Christ on our messiest days, and the victory of Christ in the midst of our worldly defeat."" --Paul Johnson, Pastor, Laveen Presbyterian Church, Arizona ""If you have ever lost someone truly close to you, you know the terrible weight of profound sorrow that follows. It can be impossible to put into words. If that dear one was a follower of Christ, then you also know the confusion that often accompanies personal bereavement juxtaposed so intimately with the joy of resting in the Lord's good and perfect providence. Erikson has done a great service to all of us by beautifully articulating what many of us cannot describe in ways that will linger with the reader long after the pages are closed."" --Glen W. D. Mulder, Ruling Elder, Providence Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale, Arizona ""Erikson once again cuts through the emotional push and pull of family, faith, and the Christian life. Through the retelling of her mother's passing, she reminds us that Christ is at the center of everything, even the hard things. For those going through grief, the words will resonate, and the promise of our future together in heaven will reward."" --Sarah Elder, Executive Director, Severna Park Community Center, Maryland ""Erikson says it's one woman's journey through loss, but I think she speaks for all women who have lost their believing mothers. As she describes the passage through somber practicalities and shifting roles, she ends in assurance: The world has changed but blessed are those who mourn."" --Lee Hethcox, Glass Artist, North Carolina ""Erikson writes from the heart about real women: mothers and daughters walking together and moving from this life into eternity. She addresses the pain of dealing with our greatest enemy--death. Susan shares her struggle to manage the pain of loss by trusting day by day and task by task in her dragon slayer with the hope and promise of seeing her mother again in her new home. Her thoughts are loving and engaging, reminding us that relationships are indeed Imperishable."" --Deb Brogue, Counselor