

Can a woman rediscover herself after spending decades putting everyone else first?
With an empty nest and a marriage that leaves her feeling less like a soulmate and more like a roommate, Brenda throws herself into helping everyone around her. But no amount of serving can fill the ache inside. When her mother's health fails, Brenda embraces the role of caregiver, convinced that the only way for her to feel loved is by being needed.
As the responsibilities of caring for an aging parent intensify, she slowly loses sight of herself. The more she pours her energy into serving others, the more depleted she feels. A friend's divorce forces her to take a hard look at her own marriage, while Marcus's health struggles reveal a side of her husband she has overlooked for years.
Caught in the midlife demands of the sandwich generation, Brenda wonders if she can find purpose after motherhood.
From This Day Forward is a stand-alone book in the Dearly Beloved series. This Christian novel has themes of marriage renewal, caregiving, and reinventing yourself in the second half of life. For fans of Karen Kingsbury, Katie Powner, Sara Brunsvold, and Amanda Cox.
Once you've read the book, you'll probably be interested in the resources below.
A Mother's Tears was written by Deb L. Brown and Sara Cenatiempo. Mastered by Christian Sagum.
Click to download Brenda's cookie recipes and self-care list.
