Karen Common of Alliance sits in front of pictures of her husband, Dick Common, and son, James Common. Dick and James, along with Karen’s brother-in-law, Mickey, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on a fishing trip in Canada in September 2005. Common has since written a book, “Held in Heaven’s Arms,” about losing her family members and overcoming her grief.

Karen Common is the author of "Held in Heaven's Arms"

Taking a fishing trip to the Canadian wilderness was something Dick, his brother, Mickey, and Dick's twenty-four-year-old son, James, eagerly anticipated each year. But on September 17, 2005, their trip would take them on a different journey--one that would forever change their lives and the lives of their family anxiously awaiting their return home. Held in Heaven's Arms tells the true story of tragic loss through the eyes of Karen Common, wife of Dick and mother of James, as she explores the mystery that surrounded the happenings in that remote area of Canada. Karen's response to the death of her husband and only son proves that faith can be renewed when we choose to lean on the Lord. Her tragic story of loss, brokenness, and peace will capture your heart and leave you yearning to be forever Held in Heaven's Arms.