"I recently received a note from clients who I'd given the book to who had lost their parents. Their degree of appreciation went beyond my expectations and it felt so good to read their many glowing words of gratitude. I have to thank you for creating it!" ~A. Findling, Financial Advisor, Northbrook, IL
"Flowers are nice but this book will be an enduring comfort to friends, family, co-workers, and clients going through the grieving process. For those times when it's difficult to know what to say, the sensitive words and beautiful imagery in this book will be a blessing to all those dealing withthe loss of a loved one." ~C. Moss, Financial Advisor, CPA/PFS, CFP, CLU, Green Bay, WI
"I wanted you to know that I forwarded a copy of your book to a client who lost a young niece to cancer. She said it helped her immensely." ~K.H., President of FP firm
"Everyone loves the book. We have been giving Rays of Hope in Times of Loss to hurricane Katrina relief victims as well as clients in times of loss. I gave it to a good client of mine who recently lost her husband. She was so appreciative; she called me later and asked for additional copies. It's a perfect gift to give to someone who is grieving a loss."
~T. Wiggins, CFP, ChFC, CLU, Financial Advisor, Alabama
"I recently had a review meeting with one of my clients I'd given the book to and she brought it up again, saying how grateful she was for it. The content of the book spoke to her so deeply. My clients are very appreciative that we have taken the time to help them with this aspect of what they're going through, that we go beyond the numbers and paperwork. Here is a note I received:
By the time you read this I will have already finished my beautiful, beautiful book. I cannot thank you enough. You were right - it made me feel normal again in my grieving. It was devoured in one sitting and I am curious if there are any others written by her? What an extremely thoughtful and generous thing to do. I will never, ever forget your kindness to me when I needed it most...I will give it to my mother to read as well; I think she could also benefit greatly from it. I will treasure it aways. It's not what you did, it's who you are!"
~S. Allen, ChFC, CLU, Financial Advisor, Houston, TX
"I received a note from the people we gave Rays of Hope to who had lost their son. The father wrote that it spoke profoundly to their hearts and was a godsend to them as the numbness passed and tough reality of their son's loss sunk in. They were so appreciative of the book, saying it was a difficult time, but that they were moving forward with the help of 'precious people like you.' I was so glad to be able to offer this resource to them, and their feedback was a wonderful affirmation that we, as planners, truly are an important support in our clients' life transitions. What a blessing your book is. Thank you!"
~P. Harker, CFP, ChFC, CLU, RHU, Financial Planner in Illinois
"Clients highly value this added dimension to what we do and their appreciation opens communication about the financial steps needed relative to their life changes. I have seen men, especially, need this outlet. An accountant client who had lost a child called to tell me he was up at 4 in the morning reading the book and it was the only thing that could soothe him. A recently retired executive said he knew we understood what he was going through, as the book captured 'exactly how I feel."
~Steve Zimmerman, CFP, CLU, ChFC, Financial Planner, St. Paul, MN
"We are all going to need increased comfort in our own communications about grief and loss with our clients. Of course, it isn't just our clients who are aging and facing loss! Your book is a tremendous help in dealing with accepting it and moving through it in healthy ways."
~C. Moss, CPA/PFS, CFP, CLU