A Story of Cherished Love and Unexpected Loss

After 38 years together, Tena Raglin lost her soulmate, Ron, in 2019. This is her raw, honest journey through grief, faith, and family, and the hope she found on the other side.

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Their Story Began in Kansas

Tena grew up on a cattle ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills, the largest intact prairie in North America. She met her soulmate, Ron Raglin, from Chicago's Southside, at college in Kansas. What followed was 38 years together, serving in education and championing justice, equity, and educational opportunity for all.When Ron passed away in 2019, Tena faced a grief that changed her forever. This book is her account of that loss, and the pain, faith, family, and hope that carried her through it.

Words of Pain, Faith, and Ultimately, Hope

This isn't a book about moving on. It's a book about moving through, honestly and without pretense.

In these pages, you'll find:

• An intimate look at grief, without filters

• The role faith played in carrying a family through loss

• How love and legacy continue, even after death

• A message of hope for anyone navigating their own loss

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“Color Code has been a cornerstone of the staff wellness and leadership work I do with my clients.”

I use it to understand each team member's motivations, helping me manage, supervise, and engage my team more effectively.

Joy D’Amico
Elevate & Sustain, LLC Consulting
“Ron was warm, kind, and a passionate educator who loved Jesus, his family, and all people”

This book is a love story I'll always cherish, and it's taught me so much through Tena and Marissa's continued strength. Ready for book 2!

Amber Peters
Elgin, IL
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The personality color makes a difference in the success of my team. It is an invaluable insight for me as a business owner.

Chantel Ortiz-Meza
Farmers Insurance
“This is a story of cherished love and unexpected loss, with the faith, hope, and promise that 'The Lord is close to the brokenhearted' (Psalm 34:18)”
Jean Hudson
Tena's cousin, lifelong friend, and book editor
“Listen to one of God's most faithful servants, an angel walking among us, truly.”

In these pages, her honesty and vulnerability reach into the places we often leave unspoken. She offers comfort, wisdom, and light to anyone navigating grief or longing for hope.

Marissa Raglin
Daughter
“An extensive look at grief through the eyes of the most selfless person I know.”

A woman whose strength and benevolence illuminate even in devastation. This is her story, where grief is present, but my parents' love for each other is eternal.

Matthew Raglin
Son

About Tena Raglin

Tena Raglin earned her Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education and was named the 1996 California Teacher of the Year by FCSTAC (Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of California). Alongside Ron, her educational career spanned teaching, administration, and leadership roles, reaching thousands of students from California to Illinois.Today, Tena continues Ron's legacy through Raglin Educational Consulting, Color Code, and a family of companies dedicated to education, equity, and mental health.