The Mother's Day Gift By Patricia Dunfey Hoyt and Illustrated by Bill Batson is a true story of a daughter who receives a very unique gift from her mother, on Mother's Day. Strange things begin to occur after receiving this present. The gift helps heal her heart with love, encourages her beliefs of hope, and changes her life forever. Do you believe in the after-life? This story is about life, hope, loss, love, death and the here-after. It is written for children ages ten and older as a chapter book for young readers to adults. If you have ever seen the signs or wondered what the signs might look like this story is for you. Patricia invites you to read this true story and answer this question, Do you believe in the here-after, NOW?