Escape from Lost Island #02 by Clay Coleman

Escape from Lost Island #02 by Clay Coleman

Is it okay to question God, His existence or His ways when tragedy strikes? How do people of faith continue to believe when bad things happen to them, or is there ever a moment when they waiver?

In 2001, Stephanie Hensley and her husband Jimmy were anticipating the arrival of their second daughter. Their oldest daughter had a visitor in the night who carried a message for the family that would prove to be a message leading to the ultimate pain this side of heaven, the loss of a child.

When the Lilacs Bloom tells the powerful story of one family's journey through the loss of a child, financial ruin and real marital struggles that would test anyone's faith. This story takes you through their path of loss, grief, bitterness all while finding faith in the midst. They discovered life isn't about what gets handed to you but what you do with it.

Who was this visitor? What did he look like? What was his message? As you read their story, you will learn not only what his message was for their daughter, but for them and everyone who learns their story.

Clay Coleman (Baton Rouge, LA), a freelance undersea photojournalist for national magazines, has been scuba diving since 1973. Sport Diver, Scuba Diving, and Boating Life have all featured his images.