Yellow a love story
Discovering treasures hidden in dark places
by Ian W. McSporran

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When Ian W. McSporran travelled to Montreal, Quebec, for the Olympic Games in 1976, he had no idea he would meet the love of his life, his soul mate, and his best friend there. Within four years of meeting Gerda, he left England and emigrated to Canada. Over the next few decades Ian and Gerda had three children and settled into a fulfilling life together. After thirty-seven happy years of marriage, Gerda received the devastating news that she had terminal cancer. Ian and his family were now faced with taking an unwelcome journey through the valley of the shadow of death, but what followed was a transcendental period for the couple. Through their grief they discovered new depths to their love, finding treasures hidden in dark places. As they shared their love for each other they also found a deeper devotion to their Heavenly Father, and a great sense of peace in the process. This is an epic story of love, loss, faith, and hope. For those who feel discouraged by the challenges of life, Yellow a love story will inspire you to find meaning where it may have previously seemed impossible.

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Ian W. McSporran was born in Northern England and grew up on a dairy farm there. After meeting the love of his life, he moved to Ontario, Canada, where he became a REALTORⓇ. Ian never described himself as a writer, nor did he even aspire to write, but after Gerda’s death, he realised their story had to be shared. So, he put pen to paper and did just that. Today, Ian is still actively involved with real estate sales. He also enjoys spending time with his nine grandchildren, real football (American soccer), hiking, and attending church. He continues residing in Burlington, Ontario and can be reached via his website yellowalovestory.com.

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