Eva Piper in
her book, “A Walk in the Dark” chronicles her perspective of the accident that
took her husband (Don Piper) on an incredible journey. While not knowing
exactly was did happen or what was happening to her husband, Eva had to make
split second drastic decisions that changed her family’s life. Becoming so engulfed in her husband’s survival
and recovery Eva had to find her way through what she calls a very dark period.
With the help of friends and family she had the support to lean on through Don’s
recovery and discovery of what happened when he left this earth and was prayed
back.
Eva lends a voice to those
struggling with being a long-time caregiver. She writes about the hardships and
control issues facing decision making for a loved one who is not able to make
their own decisions. She also gives advice about how to manage day to day life
and family while being a caregiver.
As Eva tells her story you can see
the depth of her relationships with God and with others grow. She documents her
journey from being a more passive participant in her marriage and life to being
the driving force behind holding her family together. The changes that had to
take place for her to step into the role God placed before her took enormous
courage and trust. As Don states in the introduction of the story, she is truly
the heroine of their family.
