Love Honor Celebrate

"Love ~ Honor ~ Celebrate: A Mother's Journey of Transition" is one mother's story and first-hand account of the most profound loss of her life and how she chose to handle it. It is a story of remarkable faith and tremendous inspiration. Deb reveals how the human spirit, via an open heart, can face a seemingly insurmountable devastation, yet continue to live, love and grow.

October 9th, 2011 began much as any other day, but by nightfall it would become the day to redefine the essence of author Deb Carlin Polhill. Her youngest daughter, Cait Chivonne, just 28 years old, passed suddenly on that fateful day. Deb embarked upon a journey, which she soon realized was under the love and guidance of her precious daughter. Deb soon discovered that her process of greiving would be through loving, honoring and celebrating Cait. "Love ~ Honor ~ Celebrate: A Mother's Journey of Transition" is one mother's story and first-hand account of the most profound loss of her life and how she chose to handle it. It is a story of remarkable faith and tremendous inspiration. Deb reveals how the human spirit, via an open heart, can face a seemingly insurmountable devastation, yet continue to live, love and grow. "Love ~ Honor ~ Celebrate: A Mother's Journey of Transition" shares the beauty in the sorrow, eloquently and reverently. It will stand as a towering memorial and tribute to Deb's cherished daughter and to life itself.

Deborah (Deb) Carlin Polhill accepted an early retirement offer from federal service in June 2011 in order to pursue dreams of starting her own business, Visions & Vibes. Just a few short months later she suffered the loss of her youngest daughter, Caitlin Chivonne, in October. Deb has since transitioned the company to Visions & Vibes ~ Inspired by Cait Chivonne, offering original music, poetry and writings. Deb had begun songwriting quite unexpectedly in 2008, when the words to what would become her first song, "Blown Away” came to her, inspired by Cait Chivonne. The music followed, and she has been writing and recording ever since. In 2009, she completed her first album, “Life Lines." Deb was further inspired by Cait Chivonne to write this, her first book, "Love ~ Honor ~ Celebrate: A Mother’s Journey of Transition," detailing this most unexpected turn in her life's journey. Throughout the book, Deb shares revelations, perspectives and discoveries she experienced since Cait's passing. Deb is best defined by her family, which forever holds Cait Chivonne’s memory at its very center. She has been married for 34 years to her husband Bob, who retired in 2012 after 30 years of federal service. Her oldest daughter Lauren married Brendan Shortt in 2008, and in July 2011, the family welcomed first grandchild, Emma Adele. Deb relishes the time she spends with Emma and dreams of further song and story to share as she continues to celebrate this thing called life.