Driving Miss Maisie: How an Epic Road Trip with a Furry Companion Turned Life’s Lemons into Sweet Lemonade Paperback – March 28, 2026

What do you do when life as you know it disappears?In one year, Mary lost her husband, part of her income, and the close presence of both of her daughters. Faced with grief, uncertainty, and an empty house, she made a bold and unexpected decision:She sold everything, bought an RV, and hit the road—with her Goldendoodle, Maisie, riding shotgun.Driving Miss Maisie is the heartfelt, often humorous, and deeply encouraging story of a five-month journey across America—covering 31 states, 14,000 miles, and 14 national parks. Told through engaging blog-style entries and filled with photos from the road, this memoir invites you to travel alongside Mary as she navigates loss, embraces change, and discovers a renewed sense of purpose.Along the way, she finds:Healing in the quiet spaces of the open roadStrength she didn’t know she hadJoy in unexpected placesAnd a deeper relationship with God, her constant source of peace and courageWith Maisie faithfully by her side, Mary learns that even in life’s most difficult seasons, it’s still possible to laugh, explore, and begin again.If you’re facing a life transition—loss, change, or simply the question of what’s next—this story will remind you that hope is never out of reach.Sometimes the first step toward healing… is simply turning the key and driving forward. Read more