What would you do if you were told you have a progressive neurological disease? James Delaney has just been given this diagnosis. He is deeply concerned about the impact on his family, especially his six year old grandson, Charles. Telling no one of the disturbing news, he heads off on a solo camping trip, hoping to face this dilemma with courage and reason. In the process, he reviews his life and relationships. He has some agonizing decisions to make. Martha, his wife, answers a knock on the door to be told James has suffered a serious accident during his sojourn. She discovers, quite by chance, the secret of her husband's diagnosis. The shattering news pounds away at the very core of the family. The Delaneys struggle for balance and meaning as they journey bravely, and with humor, through the difficult days ahead. They learn, together, to create a new future. United, they find a way to move forward with hope, optimism, and dignity. You will not forget them or their tender and inspirational story. " An Important Day doesn't bash the reader over the head with ideas....but intuitively plants thoughts in your brain and emotions in the reader's heart...five stars" - Linda Marie Marsh, LibraryThing "....an exceptional story. A day remembered because it can never be repeated. The times we can hold memories close to our hearts. This is a book for everyone." - Sharon Huether, Goodreads ".... had to keep setting the book down just to collect myself before continuing on with the story....connected with each and every character at an emotional level....written so beautifully. An Important Day is an emotional roller coaster ride. It will have you crying one minute and the next laughing out loud." - Danielle Steenrod, The Introverted Book Nerd "This book is beautiful and will absolutely destroy you. It will immediately pull you into the mind of Jim Delaney and effortlessly explore the inner workings of his and his family's thoughts as they all learn how to deal with tragedy. Not only that, but the author takes you along on the ride of experiencing the turmoil this family goes through. 5 stars." - The Story Graph " An Important Day , by John Siefring, is a well written, poignant novel which speaks of love and sacrifice. So many novels are filled with men who say they will do anything for the love of their life and family, but how many would actually live and die by those words? This amazing story answers that question. What an enjoyable read ... five stars." - Gene Ligotti, author, Swamp Fox John J. Siefring is the author of the novels CALEB'S WINDOW and AN IMPORTANT DAY. A collection of short stories entitled THE PARTICULARS is in progress. His work has appeared in the literary reviews Gravel and The Ravens Perch. YOU CAN CONNECT WITH JOHN AT HIS GOODREADS BLOG: goodreads.com/JohnJSiefring