Running With My Heart: Echoes of sarah

By David Olubiyi

Description: "Running with My Heart" is a heartwarming novel that portrays the journey of Caleb, a young musician who loses his beloved wife Sarah to illness. The book is a testament to the power of love and music, showing how Caleb finds comfort in Sarah's music

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dabim Support Services Inc
• Release date: May 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9781998082056

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Running With My Heart

Running With My Heart

Running With My Heart

Echoes of sarah

David Olubiyi

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Dabim Support Services Inc

Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Foreword

1 Introduction of Protagonist

2 Meeting Sarah

3 Getting to Know Each Other

4 Sarah's Dream

5 Discovering A Shared Love Of Music

6 Hesitation To Commit

7 Friends' Teasing

8 Sarah's Faith

9 Parents' disapproval

10 Falling Out

11 Making Amends

12 Reunited

13 Pursuing Sarah's Music Dreams

14 Parents' Disapproval Of Sarah's Music

15 Reconciling Dreams And Expectations

16 Caleb's Injury And Identity Crisis

17 Sarah's Illness

18 Caregiving And Sacrifice

19 Marriage

20 Declining Health

21 Sarah's Passing

22 Turning To Sarah's Music

23 Pursuing Music Career

24 Success in music

25 Reflection and remembrance

Epilogue

To all those who have experienced loss and found comfort in creativity, this book is dedicated to you. May the story of Caleb and Sarah inspire you to find hope and healing in the power of music.

Copyright © 2023 David Olubiyi.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Acknowledgement

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have supported me throughout this journey of writing this book.

First and foremost, I want to thank my family for their unwavering love, encouragement, and support. Their belief in me has been the driving force behind my writing, and I could not have done it without them.

I am also deeply grateful to my friends and colleagues who have offered their valuable insights and feedback on the manuscript, and who have been there to cheer me on through the highs and lows of the writing process.

To my editor and publishing team, thank you for your guidance and expertise in bringing this book to life.

And finally, to my readers, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my story with you. I hope that this book touches your heart and inspires you to find healing and purpose in your own life.

Foreword

As I read the manuscript for this book, I was struck by the raw emotion and honesty in its pages. The author has poured their heart and soul into this story, and the result is a beautiful tribute to the power of love, music, and the human spirit.

Through the character of Caleb, we see the journey of grief and loss, and the struggle to find purpose and meaning in life. But we also see the transformative power of creativity, and the way that music can heal and inspire us in our darkest moments.

This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder that even in the face of tragedy, there is always hope. I am honored to have the opportunity to share this powerful and inspiring story with readers, and I know that it will touch the hearts of all who read it.

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Introduction of Protagonist

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Introduction of protagonist, high school senior named Caleb, who is a popular athlete but lacks direction in life.

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Caleb strolled through the bustling campus, watching his fellow students hurry off to their classes. They all seemed to have a sense of direction, a purpose that they were striving towards. He couldn't help but feel envious as he observed them.

He stopped by a bench near the library and sat down, mulling over his own life. He had always been more interested in sports and hanging out with his friends than in academics. But now, as he looked around, he wondered if he had made the right choice.

Hey man, what's up? A voice interrupted his thoughts. It was his friend, Jeremy.

Nothing much, just thinking about stuff, Caleb replied.

What stuff?

Life stuff, you know? What am I doing here? What's my purpose?

Jeremy looked at him quizzically. What do you mean? You're here to get a degree and have fun.

But is that enough? I mean, everyone else seems to have it all figured out. They know what they want to do and where they're going. I feel like I'm just drifting along without any real direction.

Jeremy leaned back, considering Caleb's words. Well, what do you want to do?

Caleb shrugged. I don't know. That's the problem. I've never really thought about it.

Jeremy chuckled. Well, maybe it's time you did. What are you interested in?

Caleb thought for a moment. I like sports. Maybe I could do something with that?

Like what?

I don't know, maybe be a coach or a trainer or something.

"Okay, so you've got a starting point. Now you just need to figure out how to get there. Talk