Emma's Last Run: A Story About Love, Remembering, and Running

Emma's Last Run: A Story About Love, Remembering, and Running

Emma loved to run. She ran with laughter. She ran with big ideas. She ran toward kindness, fairness, and love. Emma’s Last Run is a gentle, honest story for children and the adults who love them about remembering someone special after they are gone — and learning how love continues even when someone can no longer run beside us. Written in language children can understand, this book offers comfort for moments of sadness, space for questions, and reassurance that it is okay to feel many things at once. It reminds readers that love does not end when a life ends — it stays with us, cheering us on as we keep running our own paths. This story is inspired by a real girl named Emma, whose life was full of compassion, courage, and joy. While her run on earth ended, her love continues — in memories, in kindness, and in the way we show up for one another. Perfect for families navigating loss, classrooms, churches, and anyone looking for a gentle way to talk with children about remembering, love, and hope.