The Veil

About the Book

My mother was born with an extra piece of skin on her face. The doctor removed the extra piece of skin with a pair of scissors and placed the skin in a jar. He told my grandmother that he had seen this before and called the extra piece of skin “a veil.” He then told my grandmother, Mom-mom, to sell this bottle with the extra piece of skin inside to a captain of a ship because the ship would not sink and she would be rewarded (in 1930) with money. Mom-mom did not sell the bottle with the extra piece of skin; instead, she saved it for my mother and gave it to her when she was older. I really believe that many people do not know the true significance of the veil, yet I believe in it and its importance. It is a mystery. This was an indication of the life my mom would live, as well as her true faith, which she demonstrated on a daily basis. She was, and always will be, one of a kind. I am honored to be named after her and be her first daughter. She is my hero, and I am glad that I wrote this book in memory of her.

About the Author

Cathy Kenny is a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and great friend. She works well with others and volunteers for many events in her community. She takes great pride in her family and friends and continues to share her smile and support for those she loves. Cathy spends a great deal of time with her loving family and friends sharing many wonderful stories. She is a great runner exercising on a daily basis. She spent two years writing this book with her family and continues s to share her dreams and passions with them. Cathy has a husband, two beautiful children and an extended loving family with many wonderful selfless friends. This is her second book, while her first book was Becoming a Successful Parent in Ten Steps.