Joe Smith has painfully survived his years into manhood- but is now heading down the wrong path in life. An unexpected tragedy shakes Joe to the core of his soul- causing him to change his lifestyle for the better. As Joe changes- so does his life. He meets a special lady and learns to open up, share his feelings and finally live again. Joe finds old letters from his mother; they guide him and assure him that all will work out fine as he finds himself lost and in pain, yet again. Joe learns that though he has been through a lot in his life- he is loved and his loved ones may be gone physically but they are closer to him now more than ever spiritually, giving him the strength he needs to be able to grow and share old memories with his living family and build new memories.