Have you ever not wanted to go to sleep in fear that you would have a nightmare? Have you ever not wanted to wake up in the morning? Have you ever sat in the parking lot of your workplace and cried your eyes out? Have you ever pretended to be happy while you were dying on the inside? Well, I have too! Each of us have experienced grief in some waywhether it was from the loss of a parent, child, spouse, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, cousin, or best friend. This book of free verse poems, traditional poems, and random thoughts address the many stages of grief, emotions, concerns, and experiences I went through as a young, widowed woman. Although this book is written for widows, there are several poems in which everyone can relate. I invite you to travel with me through my journey of widowhood. The journey has yet to end, but its not as rocky as when I fi rst traveled that long, dreaded road!

Jan Thompson takes you with her through the first year of widowhood. Honest and real, from the agony of uselessness to the newness of purpose, widows will know that they are not alone. Families, friends and pastors will better understand how to relate and minister to the widow. When she felt she would suffocate in her anguish, Jan felt the breath of the Holy Spirit. When she reached out for her husband, it was God who touched her. The widow brings before her Lord all that she has, and places it on the altar. God blesses her mite into a strength she could not have imagined, and gives her "The Widow's Might" to live once again; abundantly, in victory and grace.

Far too many believers are not fulfilling the purpose they were created for. God has an inheritance or destiny for all His children, but it is up to them to recognize and accept that inheritance. You were created for so much more, and the enemy knows that. It is through lies and deceit that the devil has confused God's children and distorted their true identity. It is time the church today rediscovers their true identity in Christ and completely steps into their destiny. Living in the Promise offers its readers sound biblical insight and teaching that will help readers inherit their birthright and fully embrace the promises of God. "So many times as believers we fall short of living day by day in the promises of God. This is a very honest book by Peggy of her struggles to find and walk in those promises." - Pastor Mardy Dunlop, Karmel City Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland "As people read Living in the Promise, they will grow in their confidence and assurance that God will speak to them and also use them to do mighty exploits in these last days for His glory!" - Pastor Michele Horvath Calvary Lighthouse Church, Rochelle, Illinois "Peggy's book is filled with great wells of wisdom that come directly from God's word, you will be stirred to go dig deeper into these wells for yourself and you will be greatly rewarded." - Steve & Christie Owings, Pastors of Living Water Church, Lafayette and Frederick, Colorado