This true story is a testimony of hope and faith that provided survival through an abrupt catastrophic life changing event that left the author widowed just as a joyful retirement began. Starting with nothing, facing many obstacles instead of support from family, she and her husband built a successful life together while raising a loving family. This story of faith and passionate forever love inspired a movie, SUNRISE IN HEAVEN. Two imperfect people weathered life's challenges together bonded by faith that transcends death.