“A leaf is a silent proverb. Did you ever consider that? When it buds on the tree, people rejoice. Throughout its prime, they love it for the shade it provides. But only when it reaches the end of its time on the tree does its brilliance come through. Sometimes yellow, sometimes orange, sometimes deep red. Dazzling in its artistry, like a drop of sunset you can see at all hours of the day.” Clara smiled. “A leaf has the most extraordinary death. There is so much beauty to it.”
This book has become not only my favorite of the year, but one of my favorites ever. Mrs. Kip inspired me to look at life, and the end of life, in a new and beautiful way. Someone asked me if it was a sad book, and I would say no because Mrs. Kip showed us that each day is one that we have to love others and share the joy of the Lord with them. Not only that, but that if our hope is in heaven, we long for that kingdom rather than clinging to this world. Though in hospice, Mrs. Kip was a spunky, fun lady who wanted to live one more day, not for herself but to be able to bring one more person closer to our Lord. I was up in the middle of the night reading this book, laughing one moment and crying the next. This book is one I will remember for many years to come.
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