"...This is the testimony of a believer, tested by fire, and a tribute to the sanctity of human life and the power of Christ in the midst of unspeakable loss." ~Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr.
God's Presence in the Loss of a Child began as simple daily accounts of the author and his wife's trials and emotions and activities during the 12 days in which their daughter was alive and in the hospital, after her birth. Following her unexpected death and through the coming months and years, they began to see and experience God’s blessings and better understand some of His plan for their daughter's life and for them. This is a simple story of just how Bill and his wife, Melanie, dealt with real life as it was quickly thrown at them early one morning in June of 1989. Hopefully, you too, will see just how good God was, and how gracious and merciful He was to Bill and Melanie during that traumatic time in their young lives, and the many years since then, as He continues to bless them and encourage them as they seek His will for their lives. Their prayer is that you too, might experience the same encouragement and strength that they did during that time and even today.
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What Others Are Saying
“God’s Presence in the Loss of a Child, is an account of a remarkable child and a grieving father. In this moving book, Bill Sanford reveals the heart of a grieving father and the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is the testimony of a believer, tested by fire, and a tribute to the sanctity of human life and the power of Christ in the midst of unspeakable loss.”
“The loss of a child is one of life’s most painfully difficult experiences. Even in such loss and personal grief, there is hope for the future. Perhaps you have undergone a similar experience and need a resource to “get you through”. In the pages of [this book], you will find comfort, encouragement and hope, but most importantly, an example of how God’s love can provide the healing you desire in your life at this time. This little book can make a big difference in the rest of your life!”
“This is a hard book to read, especially for a parent. In this personal testimony we hear from Bill and Melanie Sanford about what it means to lose a child. But, more than that, we hear their witness as to how God is faithful to his children.”
“I have known Bill Sanford for over ten years and he is a man that I greatly respect. Simply put, Bill is a man who walks with God and desires to make Him famous. I have seen God use Bill and his story to impact the lives of students and families through the years and I know that lives will continue to be impacted through this book.”
“No one can identify with the depth of the pain of losing a baby like someone else who has also experienced the death of an infant. If you have suffered the unutterable tragedy of burying your baby, reading the story of Bill and Melanie Sanford’s loss of their precious newborn Stephanie may bring you much-needed comfort, not because of what they found in themselves, but because of what they found in God i the most difficult moment of their lives.”