A Candle in the Darkness
A Candle in the Darkness by Andy Knef, published by Trafford Publishing in 2003, presents the extraordinary true story of Dave Sikes. This 168-page book, written in English, chronicles Dave’s life journey, beginning with his adoption by a couple after being born to a young mother he never knew. The narrative unfolds as Dave navigates the challenges of surviving in Vietnam and faces personal tragedy when he loses his oldest daughter, leading to a critical health crisis that necessitates a double-lung transplant.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of resilience and the power of love in the face of adversity. The book delves into themes of healing and the strength of marriage, as Dave and his wife, Judy, confront their hardships together. Their experiences serve as an inspirational example for others dealing with tragedy and serious illness, highlighting the profound impact of faith and partnership in overcoming life’s obstacles.
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Dave Sikes is the focal point of this extraordinary true story. Born to a 15-year-old Chicago mother he would never know, and adopted by a childless couple who raised him as their own, Dave survives precarious patrols through Vietman’s killing field, only to have his oldest daughter die on a lonely southern Illinois highway while he sleeps. That terrible event is the starting point for Dave’s own physical decline – to the point that only a rare double-lung transplant can spare the ex-Marine from certain death. Dave and his wife, Judy, his devoted partner of more than 30 years, are an ordinary couple who overcome extraordinary obstacles and hardships that test their faith, marriage and will to survive. The Sikes’ gradually grow to realize that their union and their struggles fulfill a larger purpose – to stand as an inspirational example to others facing tragedy and serious illness.
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