Love That Changes Sadness to Joy

By Shirley R. Smith

Four-year-old Sydney is very sad when her father, a paramedic and first responder, dies from COVID-19. She and her mom miss him so much, and they try to comfort each other.

One day, Sydney starts taking piano lessons, begins to sing in a church choir, and realizes the power of Jesus’ love. She finds her sadness turning to pure joy through music, worship, and her faith in God. Sydney desires the same experience for her mom.

Love that Changes Sadness to Joy shares a story of hope as a child and her mother journey through grief, finding the rainbow at the end of their journey.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Aug 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665710633

Shirley R. Smith

Shirley R. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree of music in organ performance from Oberlin Conservatory, a master’s degree of music in organ performance from George Washington University, and a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Norwich University. She has been a director of music in churches for more than fifty years. Smith has served in numerous denominations and worked with vocal choirs as well as instrumental ensembles and orchestras. This is her second book.

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