Dedication

The motivation and inspiration for this book are rooted in the beautiful memories

of a magnificent life with my late wife, Monique Antonia Metzler.

She lives within me, unquenchable, day and night and until we meet again.

To you Monique, my love and my life, for the glorious treasures you shared with me,

for enriching my journey in life, for the memories stored in my soul,

they help me carry on without you.

For the pictures I hold of you in my heart and in my mind,

they lessen the sting of loneliness I fight in your absence.

Only God knows how much I love and adore you, miss you and appreciate you.

How privileged the angels are to hold you gently in their embrace!

I dedicate this book to you my love, you who showed me what a miracle truly is.
I will always love you.

Contents

Dedication ................................................................. 3

Religion Notes ........................................................... 4

Stories ...................................................................... 6

Preface ..................................................................... 7

Foreword ..................................................................13

Why this book was written .........................................16

Saying goodbye ........................................................17

Letters of condolence ................................................ 20

1 -  The Miracle Wife ................................................. 28

2 -  The Miracle Mother .............................................. 59

3 -  The Miracle Sister ...............................................109

4 -  The Miracle Daughter ...........................................117

5 -  The Miracle Patient ..............................................125

6 -  The Miracle Friend ...............................................174

7 -  The Miracle Business woman ...............................190

8 -  The Miracle Doctor .............................................. 226

9 -  The Miracle Homemaker ...................................... 239

10 - The Miracle Politician .......................................... 249

11 - The Miracle Butterfly ........................................... 255

12 - The Miracle Under Stress .................................... 280

Recovery – from grief ................................................. 287

Conclusion - Is adversity a friend? ............................... 290

Invitation – Your story for the next volume .....................292

Addendum – Love research ........................................ 293

Photo Gallery ............................................................ 303