TEARS of PROMISE

Marianne Snyder is the author of such books as Revealing the Tapestry, Beauty of the Tapestry and the Warrior King, and With Love from Cocoa. One of her most recent books, Tears of Promise is an honest yet poetic look at autism as this family shares their story of living a life with this debilitating condition as they find themselves battling for the very heart of their child diagnosed with autism. Each story is beautifully laced with life lessons and evidence of God’s presence and reassurances that God is an essential part of each event within our own personal story. Just one of the twelve fascinating stories highlights the event surrounding the loss of their child in the wilds which in turn inspires within this family the awareness of God’s faithfulness and the power of prayer. From birth to adulthood this is a real life, candid look at the trials,  desperation, and heartache that’s so often associated with autism. As this family makes their way down this difficult path, dynamic life lessons are revealed as they ultimately emerge as fearless warriors fighting for their child. The accounts of despair, struggles, and trials, as well as heartwarming stories, all are wrapped up within encouragement and honesty in this must read for any family faced with a similar journey. Along with discovering the success of working with the educational system and securing guardianship of an adult child, a significant amount of pertinent information is presented in a realistic manner. Challenged by this family’s honesty, compelled by their tenacity, and enlightened by their inspiration any audience will find Tears of Promise to be a captivating story. Through this journey, the abundant assurance of God’s goodness and faithfulness are overwhelmingly evident as their heartache and struggles turn to victory.