Beyond and Back: a Story of Courage, Passion, Commitment, and Love.

When Eldon Gjerde was diagnosed with an aortic abdominal aneurysm, his wife Tammy gave him the most priceless gift of all, a gift he could never lose: her love, devotion, grit, and faith. Illness put an end to Eldon's vibrant, physical life - restoring antique cars, panning for gold, being the Director of the New Dawn Center - and plunged the loving couple into a life completely centered around his illness. Operation followed operation, and they had to let go of the life they had known. Yet despite the difficult odds and the physical and emotional pain, Eldon hung in for as long as he could, struggling to recover, always with Tammy at his side. If you ever wondered what you would do if someone you loved went through something like this or want to experience what devotion between a husband and wife can be like, this book is for you.