Death is Not a Failure of Life (Paperback)

Dear reader, here‘s why I, Helen, am writing this to you. Because death is one of the biggest parts of life and nobody‘s been willing to do this.

Everything in my life has led me to this place. It’s not something I chose. It is something I was called to and I answered the call. Death is hard. It’s hard on everyone. But I was given what some tell me is a gift. A special understanding and perspective on how to deal with death. How to think about death. Because of that I’m the one who has been there for so many of my relatives and their families as they pass from this life to the next. It came to me one day while thinking about all those I’ve help release themselves to the other side and help the ones they love come to peace and let them go. A Doula is someone who provides physical and emotional support and encouragement, usually for the birth of a child. Someone coming into this world. What I am is a Death Doula, providing support and encouragement for those returning home. I hope this can act as a guide to the inevitability of death.

Helen Louise Epps was one of seven children She married the love of her life, Elmer Vining, on March 21, 1977. The couple was blessed with the birth of one son and one daughter.While starting her career in human resources management, Helen demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit which eventually led her to attain her bachelor's degree in finance which enabled her to establish her own CPA business. Many of her clients from the local community valued her integrity and commitment to their financial well-being, as much as they did her friendship.Beyond her professional achievements, Helen held a deep appreciation for the world around her. Her love for travel became a lifelong passion that took her to the farthest corners of the globe. She was fascinated by cultures and landscapes as diverse as Egypt's ancient relics, the vibrant rhythms of the Dominican Republic, and the spiritual heart of the Vatican. Cruises to stunning locales like St. Lucia offered her further opportunities to explore and indulge her adventurous spirit. She cherished her time spent at Detroit's renowned cultural venues, such as the Fox Theatre and the Detroit Opera House, where she would often be seen dressed to the hilt, embracing the arts with enthusiasm.Helen's heart was deeply rooted in her love for family. As a dedicated mother and grandmother, she was the cornerstone of her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she showered them with love, and endless support. Known as the family's genealogist, she meticulously documented their history and stories, ensuring that the legacy of her family's past would be preserved for generations to come.As her own generosity knew no bounds; she believed in helping others reach their potential, and often quietly paid for the college education of those in need, offering them a future full of promise.