There are many explanations for what a dove symbolizes in the Christian faith, yet many agree a dove represents most God's love for His children. This belief of a dove was what author Teresa Smith-Shaw saw when a dove bonded with her during a dove release at her niece's funeral. The dove became Boo and made a place in Teresa's life, and heart, as she recalls their story in her new autobiography, God Shows His Love Through a Dove. Still grieving the sudden death of her sister Kimberly, and now her niece/late sister's daughter Kimberly, Teresa found comfort in the companionship with Boo, which led her to raise doves as pets. The doves were an answer to prayer for Teresa to help her endured different trials in her life, from family issues to surviving Hurricane Sandy while living in Far Rockaway, New York. A dove showed her God's faithful love.