Dealing with the normal ups and downs of life, marriage, and what she thought would be a growing family, Erika believed that everything would always end positively. After the sudden death of her husband in 2013, Erika became an instant widow with no idea how to manage. Left alone to care for her two young boys, she had no other choice but to get up, put one of each hip and keep going. With the help of her parents, family and friends, and her faith to see her through the most tragic time in her life, Erika began to pick up the pieces and learn to live again.

Standing in the Storm: How God Gave Me Peace During the Worst Time of My Life is an honest and brave account of Erika's journey back to joyful living. Normally a very private person, Erika opens the vault to some of her most intimate thoughts displaying the vulnerabilities and realities of her grief journey. She will also share how the peace of God held her up and brought her through this horrific time in her life. In this captivating memoir, Erika brings you into her circle and shares a glimmer of hope to those traveling the same road of loss. Equipped with the tools to minister to those in need, Erika is ready to accept the calling to inspire, encourage, and uplift others with a loving heart and a helping hand.