When tragedy affects Rachel's family, she struggles to get out of bed and pay attention at school. But all that changed when one day a special bird appeared. Rachels's Daddy died, and she is having a hard time adjusting. She lost interest in playing with her friends and is fearful she will forget important things about her Daddy. Then one morning, she receives a visit and a little encouragement from a persistent cardinal. This is a true story of how a cardinal offered hope to a grieving family struggling to adjust to their loss. "The Cardinal's Gift: A True Story of Finding Hope in Grief" encourages anyone experiencing loss to pay attention to Mother Nature's gifts as she teaches us to be hopeful without forgetting those we love.