t’s Time is a powerful memoir of faith, motherhood, love, and unimaginable loss—written thirteen years after a mother’s life was forever changed. When Donna Delaney gives birth to her son Alex far too early, she is thrust into the unfamiliar world of the NICU—filled with alarms, uncertainty, and prayers whispered through exhaustion and fear. Beside her is her husband, Tim, Alex’s father and her steadfast partner through months of hospital stays, medical decisions, and hope that rises and falls by the hour. For seven months, Alex fights with extraordinary strength. His life—though brief—touches countless people: doctors, nurses, family members, and strangers who witness the courage of a tiny boy who refuses to let go quietly. As Donna navigates motherhood in crisis, she wrestles deeply with her faith. She questions God, herself, and the meaning of suffering. Why did this happen? Was I being punished? Where is God when a child suffers? These questions echo through hospital rooms and sleepless nights. Just as the family begins learning how to breathe again, tragedy strikes once more. Donna’s ex-husband, the father of her two older daughters, Samantha and Rebecca—passes away only weeks after Alex. Suddenly, her daughters are grieving not only their baby brother, but their father as well. Donna must carry her own grief while holding space for her children’s heartbreak, guiding them through loss no child should ever have to endure. It’s Time is not only a story of child loss. It is a story of enduring love. Of marriage tested and strengthened through tragedy. Of motherhood shaped by grief and fierce devotion. Of faith that survives silence—and ultimately grows stronger. Written with raw honesty and deep compassion, this memoir traces Donna’s life from her early years and calling to motherhood, through devastating loss, spiritual struggle, and eventual clarity. In time, the truth becomes clear: Alex’s life—though painfully short—was exactly as long as it needed to be. This book is for: Parents who have experienced child loss - Families navigating grief and faith - Readers searching for hope after tragedy - Anyone who believes love does not end with goodbye It’s Time is a testament to God’s presence in suffering, the strength of a mother’s love, and the truth that some lives—no matter how brief—leave an eternal mark. Alex lived for seven months. And his story was always meant to be told.