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In 1995 the author's youngest son, Craig Schermerhorn, died at age 10 after complications form leukemia. This life-shattering event propelled JoAnn onto a journey of grief and healing as well as a profound spiritual transformation. As a result her life has turned toward a whole new set of purposes. It has become her passion and ministry to help others deal with their pain and losses by sharing her... More

In 1995 the author's youngest son, Craig Schermerhorn, died at age 10 after complications form leukemia. This life-shattering event propelled JoAnn onto a journey of grief and healing as well as a profound spiritual transformation. As a result her life has turned toward a whole new set of purposes. It has become her passion and ministry to help others deal with their pain and losses by sharing her experiences and knowledge in the area of grief recovery and by sharing her powerfully healing original music.

The day Craig died JoAnn closed her eyes in heavy sorrow and was brought a most incredible vision. There was Craig in a spectacular meadow of lush, beautiful flowers. He was dancing and frolicking with the spirits of many other children and they were all so sublimely happy! They were caressed by the intense glow of the most heavenly sunlight imaginable!

Three days after Craig's funeral the beginning of the song Sundance, which represents that incredible vision, was brought to JoAnn as a sign of hope and a gift for her healing. Once the song was finished, about a year later, she noticed deep reactions from those who listened to her play it. She then became aware that the song was also meant as a vehicle to help others heal. It is a "bridge" or "transition" song representing life on earth, dying, and then moving on to the glorious, heavenly realm that we refer to as the afterlife. At the end of the song is a light, happy message directly from Craig, letting us know that he is flourishing in this beautiful realm!

Eventually, the inspiration came to her to create this tenderly written book that would both honor Craig's inspirational life and reflect the healing message of the song. The process of life, death and afterlife is again brought forth to represent to us the transitional journeys we are all destined to take. You will be deeply moved by this beautifully illustrated tribute to a loving and very evolved boy whose life is inspiring to all who con

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