On the Road to God’s Mercy
A memoir of faith, survival, and healing

On the Road to God’s Mercy

The Fire That Forged the Healer

Clover Shepherd, LCSW, LCADC

A journey through grief, survival, faith, and purpose

Before she became a healer, Clover Shepherd was a child learning far too early that love and pain could occupy the same room. Her story follows the long road from loss and brokenness toward mercy, calling, and a life devoted to helping others heal.

This is not a story about perfection. It is a testimony to what can happen when faith meets honesty, when shame gives way to grace, and when the wounds that once threatened to destroy us become places of compassion.

A Little Bundle of Joy

Every meaningful road has room for love, comfort, and the faithful companionship of a beloved dog.

Adie, a beloved dog

Daily Clover

Take a quiet moment and receive a fresh word of encouragement, a boundary reminder, a prayer, or a reflection for today.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

A new Clover appears each day.

Boundary Builder

Create a firm but respectful message for family, dating, work, neighbors, or friends. Describe the situation, choose your tone, and receive wording you can personalize before sending.

This tool provides general communication wording and is not therapy, legal advice, or crisis support.

Chapter One Preview

The Two Days Between

Read the opening sentences

“By the time I learned my father was dead, he had already been gone for two days.”

At six, you do not know when an ordinary evening is about to become the last one. You do not understand that a man resting on a couch can leave the next morning and become a memory before breakfast has settled. You do not know that the smell of dinner cooking can attach itself to grief and remain there for the rest of your life.