Book Synopsis The ringing of the telephone jarred the stillness. Glancing at the clock, she picked up the receiver. It was 12:42 p.m. . . . the moment her life was to change forever . .. Hello. (The voice she heard was unfamiliar.) Im the nurse here with your husband. Hes only seconds from passing . . . But . . . I wanted to be with him, she cried to the nurse . . . and to her God. Letting go of someone you love is one of lifes most painful experiences. I Did Not Want to Let You Go is a story of love, loss, and a womans faith in God. Mary Emma Tisinger invites the reader along on her painful journey from brokenness back to wholeness following the death of her husband. Through her account, anecdotes, and poetry, beginning on a college campus years ago, we share significant events in Mary Emmas life, noting important markers along the way. And especially--that she walked with God. A special selection of modern psalms is included. Written from the authors heart, she hopes to touch the hearts of others who walk a lonely road.