A Season, a Reason, or a Lifetime

People Are Placed Into Your Life for a Season, a Reason, or a Lifetime

What do you do when your life changes in a single breath? When trust is broken, loss leaves an ache that lingers, and the future you thought you had disappears without warning?
In A Season, A Reason, or A Lifetime, Mary Hickman-Eller shares her personal journey through those moments-the loss of both parents, the unraveling of her marriage, and the challenge of continuing to show up for her son when everything felt uncertain.
As her life shifted in ways she never expected, Mary leaned into her Catholic faith, her prayers, and the people who came into her life at exactly the right time. Step by step, she found a path forward. Along the way, she began to see how strength is built in the middle of hardship, how support often appears when it's needed most, and how purpose remains-even when life takes an unexpected turn.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by circumstances you didn't choose, or wondered how to move forward when everything feels heavy, this book will meet you there. It offers a path toward healing, a renewed sense of hope, and the reassurance that you are not alone.