When Matthew and Hannah Efird received a terminal diagnosis for their unborn son Noah, their world was forever altered. What followed were months of fear, prayer, and honest questions that Matthew captured in real time inside a journal. Noah was born on March 7, just days before his due date, and lived for 57.5 hours.
Even Though, We Will is the raw, unfiltered account of that journey, pulled directly from those journals and written from inside the storm. It is not a memoir written years later with polished hindsight. It is a father's account of what it actually feels like to walk toward loss with faith as your only footing.
But this book is more than a story. It is a survival guide.
Structured in three parts, the book moves from raw narrative (Part One: The Waves) to theological grounding (Part Two: The Foundational Ground) to a practical community guide (Part Three: The Community Manual). At the close of each chapter, readers find an "Ark," a tangible, practical tool designed to help grieving families and the communities that love them navigate the flood.
Even Though, We Will is for parents who have received a diagnosis no one should have to receive. It is for families who have buried a child. It is for pastors, counselors, nurses, and friends who want to help but do not know how. And it is for anyone who has stood in a storm and wondered if faith is enough to hold.
Matthew Efird is the co-founder of the Even Though, We Will Foundation, which sends care packages called Noah's Arks to families facing terminal prenatal diagnoses. He is also the host of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast.
Even though the storm is real, we will still stand.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
"Grief doesn't ask permission. This book helps you respond when it shows up."-- Jeff Henderson, Bestselling Author of Know What You're FOR; Executive Director of Leadership Innovation, Chick-fil-A
"I wish every pastor, every NICU nurse, and every grieving parent had a copy of this book within arm's reach."-- Clay Scroggins, Bestselling Author of How to Lead When You're Not in Charge
"Matthew and his family have not wasted their suffering. They have let God spend it for the glory of His kingdom, and we are all better for it."-- Randy Pope, Founding Pastor, Perimeter Church; President, Life on Life Ministries
"This book will transform hearts, renew minds, and equip the Church to walk alongside those in the darkest of valleys."-- Dr. Ken Boa, President, Reflections Ministries; Author of Conformed to His Image and Shaped by Suffering
"Whether you're the one grieving or the one trying to help, Even Though, We Will is a resource you'll come back to again and again."-- Ovie Mughelli, NFL Pro Bowl Fullback, Atlanta Falcons
"I recommend this book without reservation."-- Dr. Atul Khurana, M.D., Medical Director, Level III NICU, Piedmont Athens Regional; Board Certified Neonatologist, 35 years of practice
"This book is a must for those desperately seeking help, hope, and healing."-- Debora M. Coty, Bestselling Author, over 2 million copies sold across 50 inspirational books
"You will walk away profoundly changed."-- Lara Silverman, Bestselling Author of Singing Through Fire: Finding Surprising Joy in Life's Darkest Trials
"The practical Arks in this book will serve families and churches for generations."-- Kelvin J. Cochran, Former U.S. Fire Administrator; Former Fire Chief, City of Atlanta
About the Author :
Matthew Efird is an author, podcast host, and co-founder of the Even Though, We Will Foundation, which sends care packages called Noah's Arks to families facing terminal prenatal diagnoses. He and his wife Hannah live outside Athens, Georgia, where they continue to serve families walking through child loss.
