A Journey Home: Teaching a child about loss of a loved one

A Journey Home (teaching a child about the loss of a loved one) is one story in the author’s series coined, “Lessons the Key of Life." This lesson is poignantly and candidly narrated by a nurse who had the pleasure of loving and caring for a terminally ill child in his last stages of life. The child is non-communicative but aware and concerned for his family in this difficult time of transition. The 'end of life' is just one of the many delicate topics that our children face. It may be difficult to shift one's perspective of that loss. This story is a poetic and magical decent into the end of life with one special and amazing family. Ms. Wright has greater vision for her stories in this series. Her goal is compilation of stories about situations, issues or dilemmas prevalent in family life today. The experience of losing a loved one is a difficult topic to discuss, whether it is a child, a parent, grandparent, sibling or a friend. Children are more inquisitive today than ever before. Many times in the process of a family's loss; a child may be need clarification. This book is a tool and can be used to open the door for discussion about dying. As dying is one stage of life and it can be a beautiful and supportive family effort in assisting in the transition of a loved one.