Synopsis
A Christian Fiction Story for Anyone Who Has Loved Deeply, Lost Deeply, and Still Hopes for Redemption
After forty years of teaching, Perry Whitlock imagines a quiet, joy-filled retirement with his beloved wife, Sarah. But on the night meant to celebrate their future, tragedy strikes-leaving Perry alone, unmoored, and questioning everything he once believed.
In the hollow silence that follows, Perry drifts away from his church, his community, and even the God he once trusted. His days blur into one another... until the afternoon he wanders to the weathered bench overlooking the pond-Sarah's favorite place.
There, on that simple wooden bench, an unexpected friendship forms. And slowly, gently, grace begins to breathe again.
Themes Christian Fiction Readers Love
- A tender exploration of grief through a faith-centered lens
- A heartfelt journey of rediscovering God after loss
- The healing power of community, compassion, and Christlike love
- A quiet, emotional story of hope rising from heartbreak
- A reminder that God meets us in ordinary places-sometimes on a simple park bench
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When beloved fifth-grade teacher Perry Whitlock retires after forty years in the classroom, he expects quiet mornings, church on Sundays, and time with his grandchildren. Instead, his world shatters when his wife Sarah dies suddenly the day after his retirement party. Adrift in grief, Perry abandons his church pew for a weathered green bench by a small-town pond, where he spends his days watching ducks and trying not to think.Everything changes the day a little girl in glittery pink sneakers sits down beside him.Seven-year-old Lily-armed with a threadbare stuffed rabbit named Mr. Buttons-and her exhausted single mother, Hannah, slowly pull Perry back into the world. What begins as small talk on a park bench becomes babysitting nights, shared pews at St. Paul Lutheran, and low-sodium cooking classes with a determined band of church ladies. Perry's quiet life fills again with laughter, stories, and the steady presence of a big, rule-breaking Bernese Mountain Dog named Kodi.But a routine checkup reveals Perry has advanced NASH cirrhosis, and his failing liver forces him to face a future that may be shorter than he hoped. As he navigates specialists, a place on the transplant list, and the realities of decompensated liver disease, Perry chooses to live his remaining days with purpose. He updates his will, secures college funds for his grandchildren, and makes the life-changing decision to leave his house-the home he shared with Sarah-to Hannah and Lily so they will always have a safe place to belong.Through church potlucks, Thursdays with Lily, and walks to the park with Kodi, Perry discovers that family isn't only the one you're born with-it's also the one you sit beside on a bench when your heart is broken. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798233112430
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When beloved fifth-grade teacher Perry Whitlock retires after forty years in the classroom, he expects quiet mornings, church on Sundays, and time with his grandchildren. Instead, his world shatters when his wife Sarah dies suddenly the day after his retirement party. Adrift in grief, Perry abandons his church pew for a weathered green bench by a small-town pond, where he spends his days watching ducks and trying not to think.Everything changes the day a little girl in glittery pink sneakers sits down beside him.Seven-year-old Lily-armed with a threadbare stuffed rabbit named Mr. Buttons-and her exhausted single mother, Hannah, slowly pull Perry back into the world. What begins as small talk on a park bench becomes babysitting nights, shared pews at St. Paul Lutheran, and low-sodium cooking classes with a determined band of church ladies. Perry's quiet life fills again with laughter, stories, and the steady presence of a big, rule-breaking Bernese Mountain Dog named Kodi.But a routine checkup reveals Perry has advanced NASH cirrhosis, and his failing liver forces him to face a future that may be shorter than he hoped. As he navigates specialists, a place on the transplant list, and the realities of decompensated liver disease, Perry chooses to live his remaining days with purpose. He updates his will, secures college funds for his grandchildren, and makes the life-changing decision to leave his house-the home he shared with Sarah-to Hannah and Lily so they will always have a safe place to belong.Through church potlucks, Thursdays with Lily, and walks to the park with Kodi, Perry discovers that family isn't only the one you're born with-it's also the one you sit beside on a bench when your heart is broken. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798233112430
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When beloved fifth-grade teacher Perry Whitlock retires after forty years in the classroom, he expects quiet mornings, church on Sundays, and time with his grandchildren. Instead, his world shatters when his wife Sarah dies suddenly the day after his retirement party. Adrift in grief, Perry abandons his church pew for a weathered green bench by a small-town pond, where he spends his days watching ducks and trying not to think.Everything changes the day a little girl in glittery pink sneakers sits down beside him.Seven-year-old Lily-armed with a threadbare stuffed rabbit named Mr. Buttons-and her exhausted single mother, Hannah, slowly pull Perry back into the world. What begins as small talk on a park bench becomes babysitting nights, shared pews at St. Paul Lutheran, and low-sodium cooking classes with a determined band of church ladies. Perry's quiet life fills again with laughter, stories, and the steady presence of a big, rule-breaking Bernese Mountain Dog named Kodi.But a routine checkup reveals Perry has advanced NASH cirrhosis, and his failing liver forces him to face a future that may be shorter than he hoped. As he navigates specialists, a place on the transplant list, and the realities of decompensated liver disease, Perry chooses to live his remaining days with purpose. He updates his will, secures college funds for his grandchildren, and makes the life-changing decision to leave his house-the home he shared with Sarah-to Hannah and Lily so they will always have a safe place to belong.Through church potlucks, Thursdays with Lily, and walks to the park with Kodi, Perry discovers that family isn't only the one you're born with-it's also the one you sit beside on a bench when your heart is broken. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798233112430
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A Christian Fiction Story for Anyone Who Has Loved Deeply, Lost Deeply, and Still Hopes for RedemptionAfter forty years of teaching, Perry Whitlock imagines a quiet, joy¿filled retirement with his beloved wife, Sarah. But on the night meant to celebrate their future, tragedy strikes-leaving Perry alone, unmoored, and questioning everything he once believed.In the hollow silence that follows, Perry drifts away from his church, his community, and even the God he once trusted. His days blur into one another. until the afternoon he wanders to the weathered bench overlooking the pond-Sarah's favorite place.There, on that simple wooden bench, an unexpected friendship forms. And slowly, gently, grace begins to breathe again.Themes Christian Fiction Readers LoveA tender exploration of grief through a faith¿centered lensA heartfelt journey of rediscovering God after lossThe healing power of community, compassion, and Christlike loveA quiet, emotional story of hope rising from heartbreakA reminder that God meets us in ordinary places-sometimes on a simple park bench. Seller Inventory # 9798233112430
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Bench Where We Begin | Timothy W. Jensen | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Timothy Jensen | EAN 9798233112430 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 134747501
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