The Winding Way

About the Book

In this book, Sandy encourages us to reflect on the walk we are taking through life - a walk we take not only with ourselves, but also with others and with God. Using her own life experiences, Sandy walks with us through the days of life - the ordinary and exciting days as well as the more difficult, challenging days. In a delightful and inspiring way, blending the lighter moments of life with the more serious ones, Sandy helps us see that life is always a gift to be celebrated and often a mystery to be embraced.

Sandy's writing is very much stream of consciousness in that she writes as she thinks. This offers a very personal touch to her writing. Often you will feel like you are reading your journey, not hers, as you relate personally to what she shares. Sandy offers reflection questions at the end off each section for those who want to look at their journey a little deeper. Sandy hopes that this book will become a friend that you will pick up many times during your life for encouragement and comfort, to feel good about who you are and who you are becoming, always reminding you that life is a gift to be celebrated.

About the Author

Sandy Lauer was born in 1952 in Toledo, Ohio and was raised by her maternal grandparents in Mansfield, Ohio where she continues to live there. Sandy worked in the business world for over 20 years at which time she chose a different path or direction for her life. At this time, Sandy earned her Master's degree in Pastoral Theology and various certifications in Grief Counseling and Thanatology. Sandy is now a pastoral associate, a spiritual director, a grief counselor, and a speaker on topics of grief and/or spirituality.

Sandy lives with her best friend, Sharon, and their two cats, Cisco and Maya. She enjoys reading, watching movies, relaxing in the back yard in the summer or curled up on the couch with a fire in the fireplace in the winter. Sandy has a great sense of humor and believes that life is to be celebrated!