Detour to Happiness

In Detour to Happiness, author Cyndee Hopkins opens her heart, sharing her remarkable journey from devastating loss to a life built on faith, resilience, and a rediscovered joy.

Just twelve days after welcoming her fourth child, Cyndee’s world was shattered by her husband Dave’s sudden passing, leaving her as the sole parent to four young children with no income or insurance—and an overwhelming grief that threatened to consume her.

Yet, through this unimaginable heartache, Cyndee found a new path. As old friendships faded, others appeared in surprising ways: Pastor Terry, her compassionate confidant; the "frat boys," her husband’s loyal friends who embraced her family as their own; and, most profoundly, a persistent, unwavering God, whose presence she had once overlooked but now became impossible to ignore.

With powerful anecdotes and heartfelt honesty, Cyndee recounts how she transformed her pain into purpose, designing a life filled with faith and happiness. Her story inspires readers who may also feel lost, overwhelmed, or out of options, showing them that it is possible to rebuild, reconnect, and reclaim joy—even after life’s hardest detours.

For anyone who feels weighed down by life's demands and heartaches, Detour to Happiness offers hope, practical insights, and the comforting reminder that you're never truly alone on the journey. Take heart: a path to a brighter, purpose-filled future awaits. Let Cyndee’s story inspire yours.