The day for the children started out like any other day with their beloved kite. For years they had gone out to fly her. And in their mind, this day would be no different. But in an unexpected moment, “a sudden strong gust pulled tight on her string. With a snap! And a whoosh! She flew spiraling! Onward and upward, up higher and higher! A sight to behold, this aerial flyer!" A beautifully poetic story written to prepare children for the final departure of a loved one. Using the whimsical concept of a well-loved kite, children watch as the kite breaks free from her tether and gracefully glides into the clouds. But before her disappearance, traces of her love float downward as gently as the Autumn leaves. The story’s greater loss is discovered when adult readers realize who it really was who took flight. As one review states, “The book is a helpful tool in communicating the concept of death and the hope of eternal life in Christ for those who believe.” This book is truly one for all ages. It’s about living and loving; and about leaving a legacy. It's about holding tightly; and about letting go. It's about encouraging those who remain, that parting is but a brief sorrow and one that is filled with the promise of an eternity realized. It’s about remembering that what we leave in the hearts of others is all that remains after we’ve taken our final flight.
