My name is Desiree A. Heartwell. Throughout my profession, I have served as a nurse for over 17 years, dedicating my life to caring for elderly patients living with dementia. Over the years, I have held trembling hands, comforted those taking their final breaths, and stood beside patients who passed away without family by their side. In those sacred moments, my purpose was to help them find comfort and peace as they transitioned from this life. My journey has also been marked by deep personal loss—grief that still lingers within me. When I began writing this devotional, I wasn’t writing as an author, but as a woman searching for peace—someone trying to release the ache and sorrow of losing loved ones. As you read through this devotional, please know that I understand your pain. I have walked the path of grief, and together we will move through these 30 days of prayers, hymns, and scriptures. My hope is that by the end of this journey, you will find comfort, rest, and renewed strength. There are moments for reflection within these pages. If you feel the need to cry - cry, tears are a form of release and healing. If your heart feels heavy, remember that you are not alone.