If we are to be genuinely happy again, we must prepare our selves for the possibility of it all, and to accept that we deserve it.  It may seem like Intestinal fortitude is not always within us after such loss and sadness, but it still exists inside of us, It is my most important belief these days. The widowed are the bravest people in the world. I am awestruck at the stories.. When the end of the rainbow feels like it doesn’t exist anymore, we must find our ruby slippers, even if we can’t put them on our feet just yet.

Cathy Leaf

Catherine Capra-Leaf Author of “Profound Blessings” An inspiring memoir of her journey through grief after the loss of her husband. Catherine is a life long resident of Minnesota. She graduated from Mariner High school in White Bear Lake in 1976, and attended the University of Minnesota: Duluth.  She was married in 1979 to Michael Leaf, and has three daughters, Jennifer, Kimberly, and Heather. After her husband's death, she felt inspired to write about her experience of tremendous loss, and to hopefully  help others to find their personal strength through her story. She continues to speak with groups to tell her story and make a difference. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, and continues to reach out to her readers through her new found love of writing. www.profoundblessings.weebly.com

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