At first, Alice wants to run from the cemetery because it symbolizes that Daniel, her four-year-old son, is gone. Being at the grave fills her with shame, guilt, and doubt. Gradually, thanks to geese, picnics, helium balloons, and epitaphs, the cemetery, named Daniel's Place by Alice's family, becomes a haven of discovery and beauty. Life at Daniel's Place is the story of a mother's heart transformed from fear to certainty and confidence. Alice's reflections remind us that even in trauma, a renewed faith in God is possible and welcomed.
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Alice J. Wisler is the author of award-winning inspirational novels and a devotional on grief and loss. She has also compiled three memorial cookbooks. An advocate for writing through loss and grief, she teaches writing workshops across the country. Connect with her at her website, alicewisler.com.