A Story of Trust and Perseverance / Samuels, Carline About the Book When the mother of her beloved pastor died, Carline purposed to travel to the funeral—a distance of approximately seventy miles. The weather was terrible, with heavy rains all over the island, but Carline and three of her friends decided, against good advice, to go anyway. The harrowing journey both to and from the funeral tested the faith and fortitude of these friends. Swollen rivers, climbing vines up a rock face, pouring rain, scanty food, and other troubles plagued the women as they pushed on. God sent help more than once, just when they needed it most. Carline uses the hardships they faced as they trekked back as a comparison to the Christian life and urges us to press ahead, just as the three friends did in their determination to get home. I encourage anyone who has ever been broken, felt empty, needs a refill from the Holy Spirit or you are just an avid reader, to read this book. You will be edified!! ~ Veneice Bryan-Nembhard, BSc Secondary Education and MA in Innovation in Teaching and Learning “My grandchildren and others who will read this book will know that the God in heaven is a PROTECTOR and a PRAYER ANSWERING God.” ~Hirfa Minto, Receptionist/Secretary at the North Jamaica Conference. “It's a must read as we look forward to going to our eternal home.” ~Merlyn Walker BSc in psychology, Higgin Town SDA Church, Jamaica “The powerful rendition shows how God’s protective hands keep His children safe from danger…” ~ Marlene Golding, M.Ed. About the Author Carline Samuels was born and raised in Jamaica, where this story takes place. She worked at the North Jamaica Mission, now the North Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, at the time of this story. She and her family came to the United States in 2007. Carline earned a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. She went on to earn a master’s degree in social work at Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky. The wife of one, Holness, and mother of four, Carline loves to write from her home in Sumter, South Carolina.
