Better with Every Breath: The Journey from Loss to Living Again [Paperback]

“Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines….yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation” —(Habakkuk 3:17-18 NLT). When a loved one dies or you suffer a setback or loss, rejoicing in the Lord may be the last thing you feel like doing. This book was written through the tears and pain of loss, in the first two months after the author’s wife Barbara died. Yet as James Thornber shares in this moving account of his own journey, the choices you make determine how fast and how well you heal. In addition to sharing words of wisdom and sympathy, this book provides you with helpful hints that will lead towards your healing and recovery. And if you’ve ever wondered what to say to someone who has recently suffered loss, this book will assist you in offering support in a way that is helpful."Jim Thornber gave me a gift; he allowed me to walk through some of the grieving moments following the death of his dear wife, Barbara. I admire Jim for writing about his experience so early in the process. Very few people have the energy and/or emotional well-being to gather their thoughts and feelings as quickly as Jim. Excellently written, this book will assist many people facing significant loss in their lives. Pastors will want this book as a tool to assist those grieving in their communities. I am grateful to Jim for sharing his life with us as we all search for understanding in the sad moments of our lives." —Dr. Lou Shirey , Director of Thriving in Ministry Program, International Pentecostal Holiness Church

 "Pastor Jim’s personal story of the sudden loss of his beloved wife Barbara is both timely and moving. As a seasoned writer, he leads the reader through a narrative that is at times both heart-wrenching and celebratory. His story is a poignant reflection of the pain of this temporal world and the hope we have in the Eternal. For thosl.