Author Description

Christine M. Shannon's mother was only sixty-five-years old when she died in 1997, and the death left a void in Christine's life. Nine years later, her mother appeared to her and visited her in her dreams. Christine tried hard to grasp the message and finally determined her mother was warning her about a cancer danger. Her mother had contracted colon cancer in her lifetime and Christine thought her mother was trying to convey that she too contracted colon cancer. After a few examinations, Christine was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of fifty-four. In "A Mother's Love Forever" she narrates her story, describing the dreams, the tests, the diagnosis, the treatments, and her survival. Christine acknowledges the importance of the spiritual blessing she received from above. Offering insight into Christine's experiences, "A Mother's Love Forever" helps other people suffering from cancer know they aren't alone, and to understand everyone's experience are unique. She shares her advice: Time heals all wounds mentally and physically. Stay positive and believe in your inner strength. It's there when you need it most, and it will surely surprise you. Christine M. Shannon worked in the banking industry for nineteen years. She and her husband have one son. Christine resides in Michigan.