Would you go to your high school reunion? No? Would you go if you promised a dying man? Such was the case of Savannah Sanderson’s promise to her high school sweetheart and late husband, Nick. Perhaps this is what she needed to do to put aside her past, stop dwelling on what-ifs, and move toward a new future.
Michael McCann also made the same promise to his childhood best friend, Nick Sanderson, to attend the reunion. He had very little reason to return, but a promise was a promise. Little did Michael or Savannah have knowledge of the promise they had made to Nick, but both of them trusted him implicitly and decided to attend.
Dealing with grief and the loss of someone dear to you is handled with great gentleness and care in the story of Savannah and Nick. She needs to return to visit the places where her life with Nick began and to also find peace and bring closure to the life they would no longer share. Michael needs to return to their hometown to face the reason he so hastily left.
The love that was shown in a variety of ways in the book made me think of I Corinthians 13: 7-8 that says, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. Nick’s love for Savannah never ended. He wanted her happiness and to be cared for long after he passed away. Savannah had to take risks, believe in those who loved her. She showed her dedication and love to Nick even in sickness and unimaginable pain and loss. Michael had to let go and believe that love wants the best for others, no matter the outcome. I enjoyed this beautiful story of hope, love and sacrifice.
Thank you to the author for a copy of the book. I was not required to give a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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