Our lives are made up of moments. Some we hope to remember forever and some we long to forget. But it's the tapestry of these moments that come together to write the story God is telling through each of our lives.In ETCHED . . . UPON MY HEART, Jill Kelly shares some of the unforgettable moments in her life-some sorrowful, others filled with joy-as a "living epistle" to her daughters. Kelly's raw and honest reflections provide encouragement and inspiration for women and mothers who long to pass on hard-won knowledge of God's steadfast love and healing grace to their children. As she writes, "God will break our hearts, but He will hold the pieces. He will cradle us and redeem every tear we cry." Although great personal pain informs these pages, Kelly's story is ultimately one of forgiveness, reconciliation, and hope. Through the moments in time that Jill Kelly recounts, you will recognize the daily reality and eternal value of God's plan for your own life.
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"Great book! Jill's down to earth writing and personal stories really touched my heart. Etched...Upon My Heart inspired me a lot. I'll be passing this book on to my 14 year old daughter, as I think there are some good lessons for teen girls in this book." — Lynnae (4 out of 5 stars)
"Great book! Jill's down to earth writing and personal stories really touched my heart. Etched...Upon My Heart inspired me a lot. I'll be passing this book on to my 14 year old daughter, as I think there are some good lessons for teen girls in this book."
“Jill Kelly writes with a raw honesty that is both rare and refreshing. Etched...Upon My Heart will both break your heart where it needs to be broken and heal your heart at the same time.”
“Jill courageously allows us into the rawest moments of her personal journey...Undoubtedly, if ‘moments are measured by depth, not by length,’ then the moments that you will spend reading Etched...Upon My Heart will serve as some of your most valuable.”
Jim and Jill must be commended for sharing this heartfelt story. Their bravery and courage is unsurpassable. This book has given us a different view of the Kellys. We always knew them as part of the extended football family, but now we see them as a family with real struggles . . . a family who used their faith in God and their love for one another to press on! We will forever look at them in a different light. The Kellys are amazing parents, but off the football field Hunter was the true warrior!
We know through our own experience of having a son with Autism that challenges also present many blessings. We admire the fact that Jim and Jill have been willing to share both their struggles and successes with the world. This story is a tribute to Hunter James Kelly. Hunter's short life transformed the Kelly family, and through the work of Hunter's Hope, the foundation that bears his name, his life will touch countless other families. Reading this book was like watching a miracle unfold.
Jim and Jill Kelly were always headed toward greatness. Who knew that a Hall of Fame career with the Buffalo Bills would be dwarfed by their son, Hunter? This is a story that refuses to detail a sadness that would seem only natural. Instead, it is an uplifting tale of courage, hope, and love. We are proud to call the Kelly family our friends. You will, too!
The story of the Kelly family is painful, but it is not a story of pain. It's a story of redemption, grace, reconciliation, and the powerful activity of the work-all-things-for-good God. I found myself left without a word as I read it--humbled by the courage of Hunter, the love of his sisters, and the indescribable way that God demonstrated His love to Jim and Jill. Their story has served to enflame my faith, and it will yours as well.
I was emotionally drained but inspired when I read Jill's book. God's timing was perfect. This wonderful book helped me to see my own 'trials' in a completely different light.
" Interesting, but a hard read. "
" Just not what I expected it to be......... "
Jill Kelly is the wife of retired Buffalo Bills quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly. When her son, Hunter, was born with a fatal disease called Krabbe Leukodystrophy, she and Jim founded the Hunter’s Hope Foundation to raise awareness and research funds for this devastating disease. They’ve shared their story nationally on Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show, ESPN, and in USA Today, Reader’s Digest, and People. The Kellys reside in New York with their two daughters.
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