Spirit Threads

Book excerpt: Do Spirit Animals really exist?Bundled up for a walk on a wintery New England morning, husband and dogs in tow, Judith Cosby crosses paths with an extraordinary creature - a wild red fox. In an instant, a mystical connection is formed that will soothe her soul in ways she could never have imagined.That same winter, Judith's youngest daughter, Cate, begins a yearlong battle toward remission of a debilitating illness. Feelings of helplessness, despair, and loneliness plague the Cosby household. Difficult treatments and multiple hospitalizations test their resolve and their relationships. But along the way, Judith discovers that humor, love, and faith are the only ways to reach her heart's desire... the simplicity of ordinary days and the pleasures encompassed in a happy and healthy home.With a story that spans four seasons, Spirit Threads is the follow-on to Judith's debut novel, Threads. In this new memoir, she chronicles a personal journey of love and spirituality, and how the challenges of illness and hope have added their threads to the tapestry of her life. As the seasons change, she discovers how her relationship with the wild red fox named Reddy Girl teaches her that inner strength is just as formidable as outer strength, that hope and faith are required to survive the darkest days, and most importantly, that we are never truly alone.Spirit Threads shares the message that regardless of the struggle, we all need the support and love of one another to walk the difficult roads. And the friendships needed to survive the journey don't necessarily have to be human.For some, spirit animals do exist.....