My Cross to Bear
My Cross to Bear by Monica M. White, published by iUniverse in February 2011, is a 136-page work that explores the life of Jessica Lloyd as she navigates profound personal loss and the challenges that follow. After the unexpected death of her sister, Jessica’s aspirations of earning a criminal justice degree and building a stable life unravel, leading her to leave school and relocate to Indiana in search of solace. However, her new life is filled with confusion and heartache, including two failed marriages and the responsibility of raising two children.
In this narrative, readers will find a portrayal of Jessica’s struggle with grief and her wavering faith in God amidst life’s trials. The story delves into themes of reconciliation and love, as Jessica grapples with her circumstances and seeks to understand the divine purpose behind her suffering. My Cross to Bear presents a journey of self-discovery and spiritual questioning, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of faith and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Jessica Lloyd has three goals: earn a criminal justice degree from the University of New Orleans, save money, and marry a respectable man. But her best-laid plans falter when her sister, Crystal, dies unexpectedly. Jessica’s world falls apart, and she drops out of school. Trying to escape the deep feelings of grief, Jessica moves to Indiana. But life there is not what she imagines, and she finds herself lost and confused. As if losing her younger sister isn’t enough tragedy, she stumbles through life with two failed marriages and two children. With all of the trials in her life, Jessica begins to doubt her faith in God; she wonders if God has given up on answering her prayers. As Jessica’s life falls apart and she experiences an unbelievable chain of events, she will either follow the tricks of the devil in disguise or listen carefully to discover what God truly wants for her. My Cross to Bear follows one family’s journey through its trials and is a story of both reconciliation and love.
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