From the pen of Amy Smith Hobbs comes a powerful true story of her mother's, Pamela Smith, pursuit of abundant life in the face of terminal illness.  The Bucket List Journey Home: A Story of Hope and Healing hits local bookstores on July 11, 2023, which would have been Pamela's 73rd birthday. 

 

When Amy’s mother created her final bucket list, no one could have guessed how much healing it would bring. Sometimes, the greatest miracles happen in the most unexpected ways, and God shows His faithfulness even as life nears its end.

 

Amy was a successful attorney in her home state of Georgia when her mother received a surprising diagnosis: stage IV pancreatic cancer, with six weeks to live. After leaving her job and bringing her mother into her home to start hospice care, the family was left with a simple question: What's the next best step?

 

While deciding how best to live out the remainder of her life, Amy’s mother came up with a bucket list of all the things she desired to do. With sixty-nine items on her list, Amy’s mother and her family set out on a season of life-giving adventures.

 

Family and friends rallied together. Forgiveness was extended, and broken relationships restored. And Amy’s family found the courage and strength in Christ to face the inevitable with grace and joy.

 

This memoir is a sweet reminder of God’s goodness and unconditional love, and it is the perfect gift for anyone facing grief, loss, or terminal illness with their loved ones. Filled with powerful stories and heart-healing metaphors, The Bucket List Journey Homeis a testament of God’s tremendous faithfulness in seasons of trial—from the support of family and friends to the unwavering faith and courage of a woman who loves Jesus with all her heart.

 

The Bucket List Journey Home will be available for purchase on-line at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com on July 11, 2023 with pre-sale options in late June.  The Bucket List Journey Home will be available locally in Vidalia at Peppy's and Mary's; in Cordele at Adam's Drug Store and Southern Belle's Gifts and Thrifts; in Macon at Creter's; and in Cumming at Peaches and Pine.  Local inventory is limited so reserve your copy during pre-sale! 

 

About the Author: Amy S. Hobbs is a Georgia attorney who was raised in the small town of Vidalia, but currently resides in Cumming with her husband and three children—who are her greatest joys. She is a proud alum of the University of Georgia and a small group women's ministry leader at Browns Bridge Church. Amy now writes to tell her mother’s story—one of unwavering faith and courage to live life to the fullest. You can often find her at UGA football events, gardening, spending time on the lake, or on her front porch swing with family and friends.