Seamless: Always and Forever

By Carolyn Lee

SEAMLESS A story of eternal hope in the midst of great loss Desiring to share her journey about her son's illness, decline, and subsequent entry into eternal life, she heard Holy Spirit say: "Wait until you stop bleeding." Her heart had bled profusely with grief. She asked, How was she and her family to adjust to living without their son's vibrant presence here with them? As more healing came, nearly two years later, the Lord spoke the title for this book: Seamless. As she reread her previous journal entries and began to outline the story, Carolyn began to see the seamless correlation between their son's journey from earth to heaven and that of the lily bulb's transformation from bulb to bloom. Her own faith began to emerge from the dark and lonely place of loss to unfolding revelation through the grace of her Lord, Jesus Christ. Three of their son's last words sum up the truth that love and hope are eternal. He boldly stated within his last few hours that he would love them ALWAYS AND FOREVER. She invites you to walk with her through this journey of raw emotions, great loss, yet with surprising gains of God's generous grace. Learn from her story of how God, in His great mercy, will bring hope and encouragement to us all, when we trust Him with our darkest nights and gaping wounds. Whether you are struggling through a personal sickness or loss, or whether you have detoured from knowing and experiencing Father God's love, her prayer is that this testimony will help in restoring your hope. Carolyn Lee has co-pastored Jubilee Worship Center with her husband, Allen, since 1998. She has earned her bachelor of ministry and master of ministry degrees through Wagner Leadership Institute of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She has earned her doctorate of theology degree through Christian Life Educators Network out of Columbus, Georgia. Carolyn ministers in healing to individuals, at retreats, conferences, and through weekly Bible studies at her church. She and her husband live in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, and have two sons (the youngest son now in heaven) and two daughters. They have nine grandchildren.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 19, 2018
• ISBN: 9781641388344

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SEAMLESS

Carolyn Lee

Copyright © 2018 Carolyn Lee

All rights reserved

First Edition

Page Publishing, Inc

New York, NY

First originally published by Page Publishing, Inc 2018

ISBN 978-1-64138-833-7 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-64138-834-4 (Digital)

Printed in the United States of America

Reviews

Seamless is one of a kind! If you are dealing with a difficult walk in life, then I highly encourage you to read this book. It will address what happens when God does not come through the way you thought He would. It will help you with grief and failed expectations.

—Dr. Shirley Harvey

Covenant Life Ministries, Clyde, North Carolina

A beautiful story of a mother’s love and journey into the depths of despair, only to find Jesus the Healer waiting there. Heartfelt, heartwarming, and heart-wrenching all at the same time. Be courageous enough to face your own pain and grief as the Holy Spirit heals you through this journey; you will be changed always and forever.

—Pastor Duane Hicks

Abundant Life Church, Samson, Alabama

This tender and thought-provoking book will touch your heart in a special way. Just like Jesus, Carolyn has been moved with compassion, which you will clearly see. You will be drawn to that intimate place with the Lord where you will find not only comfort and peace but strength and overcoming power. Be encouraged as you find newfound hope in our ever-faithful, everlasting Healer.

—Sally Glenn

Saved by Grace Ministries, Greensboro, North Carolina

I had the opportunity to read this book, and it really touched my heart and kept me thinking about a loving relationship between a child and his parent leading into death and beyond. Everyone who desires to know the passion of a parent for a lost son should read this unique book. You will treasure this book since it will help proffer answers to the grief associated with the loss of a precious one—a panacea to emotional challenges. You will glean much to stimulate your thinking, and it’s my prayer that this book ministers to you.

—Bishop Wisdom Shelter Ameku

General Overseer, Good News for the Nations Ministries, Ghana, West Africa

Seamless is a must-read for those on a road that appears dark, long, or unending. A beautiful grace-bathed sharing of the journey from brokenness to joy that is not of this world. Please read this gem where Carolyn reveals that the presence of God alone can bring deep and lasting happiness.

—Dr. Gail Stathis

Executive Director of EME and Senior Pastor of Glyfada Christian Center, Glyfada, Greece

I lost a beloved brother to an accidental death nearly forty years ago and thought I had come to terms with his loss. As a friend who watched and prayed as Carolyn endured her heartache, I realized God has much yet to reveal concerning His purposes, power, and goodness. Perfumers know the full fragrance of a rose is not released until its petals are crushed. This deeply personal tale releases an uncommonly sweet aroma following a crushing that would cripple most believers. This book unearthed new, profound truths that led to greater peace than I’ve ever known. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is walking through a similar valley.

—Rhonda Dragomir

Christian writer and speaker, Wilmore, Kentucky

In memory of our son, Patrick.

Always and forever.

Seamless means hope is eternal; it never fails.

Always and forever speaks of everlasting love.

This is a mother’s story of God’s grace through tremendous loss and suffering yet with surprising gains.

Foreword

Every human has or will face the death of a loved one. It is a very emotional and life-disrupting event, and everyone has different ways of dealing with death. It is never good for anyone, but the loss of a child is something no parent should ever have to experience.

Seamless by Dr. Carolyn Lee is a heart-wrenching story of the loss of their youngest son from their close-knit family. You will weep with her as she shares the trauma, trials, and triumphs of this long battle with cancer. You will also see how this family’s deep devotion to and love for God gave them the strength to deal with this extremely emotional period.

The chapter entitled Conference Call is a wonderful window into heaven and a glimpse of our loving Savior waiting to receive his child. The dialogue between Patrick and Jesus gives such a sense of the reality of heaven and that the transition from this earthly life into our eternal heavenly