One Last Hug: A Devotional Journal for Healing and Grace($12.99Value)

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"When someone we love passes, we prepare for the silence. We rarely prepare for the absolute finality of their touch." We brace our minds for the empty chair at the table, the quiet in the house, and the absence of their voice on the other end of the phone. But we seldom pause to consider the heavy truth that we will never get to hug them again. In One Last Hug, Pastor Tonya Brown opens her heart about the tender, lingering ache of losing a mother’s embrace. In the quiet moments when adult responsibilities, family worries, and life’s difficult challenges weigh heaviest, we naturally long for that familiar sanctuary—the lengthy embrace where we could lean our heads on a shoulder, drop our guards, and finally breathe a deep sigh of relief. Who knew a hug could mean so much? This book is a gentle, sacred companion for anyone navigating the unpredictable terrain of grief. Merging heartfelt reflections with intentional journaling spaces, One Last Hug invites you to: • Release the "What-Ifs": Quiet the loop of regret and find grace for bypassed opportunities. • Identify the Storm: Pour out the current adult burdens that make you long for childhood safety. • Lean Into the Everlasting: Discover the profound comfort of a Father who promises to wipe away every tear and never let you go. You do not have to walk the quiet emptiness of mourning alone. Take your time through these pages, cry when you need to, write what your heart is bursting to say, and rest in the embrace that has no end. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tonya Brown is an author and the Pastor of Fellowship of the Saints Ministry based in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Deeply committed to uplifting others and shepherding her community, Tonya’s writing and ministry focus on personal growth, emotional healing, and finding faith-driven resilience in the face of life’s greatest challenges. Following the loss of her mother, Tonya felt called to share her personal journey through grief to create a sacred sanctuary for others walking a similar path.