A Letter to Heaven, Part 1 "The Loss," covers the first seven years after the death of my only sister, LeDon. It chronicles my struggle to accept her passing and keep my faith in spite of it - in fact, it demonstrates how my faith has grown because of it. God touched me in a way that is hard to express in words; so my journaling and letters that I actually wrote to my sister after her death depict my spiritual journey throughout this novel. This is my tribute to a beautiful woman that did not get to be on this earth for very long, but who touched so many lives and left them better for it in her short time here. It is my gift to my two nephews, who had to grow up without her...in the hope that they can come to know her through it. Ultimately, though, it is a celebration of our Creator; He who gives, and takes away. Life is so precious and too few of us acknowledge that as much as we should. It is my hope that others can find comfort in my words and peace with their existence, understanding that we are not in control but that there is One who is. However, this book is not only for believers... it is for those who question faith, who seek answers and don't know where to find them; and for those who doubt everything, question everything and desire an understanding of this strange existence. My only intention is to inspire, uplift and enlighten my readers by inviting them to share my experiences, both physical and spiritual. The last chapter is written specifically, 'to the skeptics' in the hope that they will at least consider what I have to say. Many events took place during the evolution of this book, both personally and on a global scale; one chapter is devoted to September 11, 2001, as it was a major turning point in many lives and greatly impacted my decision to become an ordained minister. Walk with me, through the years 1996 - 2002 and see how much of my life you recognize as your own. This book will be the first of a three-part series; "The Loss," "The Struggle" and "The Acceptance." Part 2, "The Struggle," will be published next year before the 21st anniversary of LeDon's death. Part 3, to follow afterward.