21 Gifts: A Sacred Dance Through Grief and Healing
by Raewyn Elsegood
When grief enters your story, it can feel impossible to keep moving. In 21 Gifts: A Sacred Dance through Grief and Healing, chaplain and author Raewyn Elsegood shares twenty-one life lessons learned through the loss of her daughter, Amy, a passionate dancer whose faith never faltered. With tenderness and spiritual insight, Raewyn invites readers to unwrap each “gift” of healing and discover that even in sorrow, God’s presence brings rhythm to the silence. This book offers comfort in companionship, hope, and a gentle reminder that love’s song never truly ends.
Twenty-one reflections intertwining a mother, daughter, and chaplain's voice reveal how faith transforms grief into healing, helping readers find beauty in brokenness.
These twenty-one gifts invite reflection on:
· Doing life afraid when courage feels impossible
· Why worry wastes precious time we need for what truly matters
· Finding gratitude without denying the pain
· Keeping dancing even when your heart is broken
Whether you’re walking through grief yourself or standing beside someone who is, 21 Gifts offers companionship for the journey, hope for the hurting heart, and the courage to keep dancing—one sacred step at a time.
Meet Raewyn
Raewyn Elsegood is a Sydney-based chaplain, writer, and speaker whose ministry has touched countless lives through her compassionate presence and faith-rooted wisdom. With over a decade of experience in chaplaincy—including serving as State Leader for Sports Chaplaincy Australia and now as a disaster recovery chaplain—Raewyn has walked alongside people in their most vulnerable moments, offering comfort, prayer, and presence when words fall short.
Her debut book, 21 Gifts: A Sacred Dance through Grief and Healing, was born from her personal journey through loss after the passing of her 19-year-old daughter, Amy. Through this sacred intersection of motherhood, ministry, and mourning, Raewyn discovered how God transforms heartbreak into a bridge of hope.
A frequent speaker at conferences and church events, Raewyn is known for her heartfelt storytelling, gentle humor, and unwavering message that grief and grace can coexist. She lives in Sydney with her husband and continues Amy’s legacy through the Amy Elsegood Legacy Scholarship at One Maker Academy.
A tribute to Amy
To Amy
The greatest gift I ever received was being your mama for nineteen beautiful years. These twenty-one gifts are the treasures you left behind, wrapped in love and tied with the ribbon of your courageous faith. May they bring comfort to broken hearts and strength to weary souls, just as you brought light to everyone you touched. Your legacy dances on.
