Kari Jones Webster
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About the Book
This fourteen-chapter memoir was written with three intentions: to honor the life of my late husband, Derek Ryan Jones, to point others toward Christ through our journey, and to offer hope to those navigating life after loss. Though Derek’s life was cut short, it was rich with meaning—a truth my teenage children and I continue to hold close.
Interwoven is a deeply personal story of love, both sudden and anticipated loss, faith, and the surprising ways grief and joy can coexist. This book speaks to anyone searching for hope when life feels broken. It reflects on the lessons we’ve learned and the larger story we are all part of. I share not only our pain, but also the quiet, sustaining ways God has met us in it—and continues to do so.
While the story does not shy away from sorrow, it ultimately points toward redemption. Through honest reflection and lived experience, this memoir offers companionship to those in grief and reassurance that even in heartbreak, purpose endures. Derek’s story did not end with his passing, and I believe the message woven through our journey will encourage others to hold onto faith when everything feels uncertain.
About The Author
Kari Jones Webster
Kari Jones Webster is the proud mother of three children—Olivia, Isaac, and Ava—who are truly the center of her world. She lives in Westfield, IN with her husband, Dr. Joseph Webster Jr., and their three cherished pets: Ivy, Frank, and Sophie.
With more than 20 years of nursing experience at Ascension, Kari currently serves as a Nursing Administrator for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital. Her career reflects a lifelong dedication to caring for others with compassion, strength, and grace.
Writing has always been a meaningful outlet for Kari, becoming especially significant after the loss of her first husband. Through sharing her story, she hopes to encourage others and trusts that God can use her journey to bring hope, healing, and comfort.
Deeply involved in her church and community, Kari enjoys running, reading, and embracing each day as a gift.
Interwoven is a story of love, loss, faith, and the unexpected ways grief and joy can coexist. The narrative speaks to anyone searching for hope when life feels shattered, reflecting on lessons learned and the greater story in which all lives are held. She shares not only their pain, but also the quiet ways God has met them in it.
Through honest reflection and lived experience, this memoir offers companionship in grief and reassurance that even in heartbreak, purpose remains.