Author Jessica Vandrovec (formerly Jessica Cousins, a high school graduate of Marshall in 1997) to Speak at First Lutheran, Marshall

Join us at First Lutheran Church, Marshall on Wednesday, Sept 30 at 7:00pm in our sanctuary.

Jessica Vandrovec (formerly Jessica Cousins, a high school graduate of Marshall in 1997) will be joining the community of Marshall to share her story.

Losing a child is one of the hardest things a parent could ever go through, and for many people who have gone through that, it can be hard to share their story. However, one Sioux Falls couple has decided to be open and honest about their loss, to let others know that they are not alone.

“I don’t want to say that there’s a reason Breley died. Because I would love to have her here, but it changed us. And she showed us that a two-day old baby showed us what fighting really looks like and what love really is,” Jessica said.

The book Jessica wrote is called ‘HELD’.

‘HELD’ is a powerful memoir of love, loss, and resilience. When premature birth brought twins into the world far too soon, their family’s journey was forever changed. Through the heartbreak of infant loss and the fragile fight for survival in the NICU, “HELD” shines a light on the raw reality of parenting in crisis. It is a story of healing, where grief and hope meet, and where faith carries a mother through unimaginable valleys. At its heart, this book is a tribute to the twin bond, the miracle of survival, and the unshakable strength found in being held—by family, community, and God.

This event is free and open to the public.