Even Though,
We Will
Finding Rest in the Waves of Child Loss and the Practical Arks that Carry Us Through
The story of Noah Clifton Efird — who lived 57.5 hours and changed his family forever.
A grief companion and a survival guide — written from inside the storm.
When Matthew and Hannah Efird received a terminal diagnosis for their unborn son Noah, their world was forever altered. Even Though, We Will is the raw, unfiltered account of their journey — pulled directly from Matthew’s journals during the pregnancy, Noah’s 57.5 hours on this side of heaven, and the months of grief that followed.
But this is not just a memoir. At the end of every chapter, Matthew offers a practical “Ark” — a tangible takeaway designed to help families survive the flood. Just as the biblical Ark wasn’t built to go around the storm but to carry Noah safely through it, these Arks are lifelines forged in real suffering for real families.
The Waves of Noah’s Story
A chronological journey through terminal diagnosis, 57.5 sacred hours, and the grief that followed — told directly from Matthew’s journals.
The Foundational Ground
Wrestling with a God who doesn’t explain Himself, learning to trust His character, and finding Jesus as the only solid floor.
The Map for Community
Practical guidance for friends, pastors, and caregivers — what to say, what not to say, and how to truly show up.
The Arks: Practical lifelines for families in crisis
Every chapter ends with a specific, actionable Ark — from finding a communication manager for your family to learning when to say “no” — designed for the moments when grief fog makes even thinking feel impossible.
A complete List of Arks appendix is included for quick reference when you don’t have the energy to read.
The Even Though, We Will Foundation
Born from Noah’s story, the Even Though, We Will Foundation exists to support families navigating child loss and to equip communities with the tools to walk alongside them. Every copy of this book furthers that mission.
Even though the storm is real, we will still stand.
Noah’s Arks: Care Packages for Families in Crisis
Just as the Arks in the book were born from real suffering to help real families, Noah’s Arks are tangible care packages delivered to families walking through the loss of a child. Each Ark is filled with practical resources, comforting items, and Christ-centered encouragement — designed to meet a family in the fog of grief with something they can hold on to.
Named in honor of Noah Clifton Efird, every Ark carries his legacy into the hands of a family that needs it most. Whether delivered to a hospital room, a home, or a church — each package is a reminder that no family should face this storm alone.
You can be part of Noah’s story.
100% of sponsorships go directly to assembling and delivering Arks to grieving families.
A story that moves rooms — and a framework that equips them.
Matthew Efird brings the raw honesty of a father’s grief, the hard-won wisdom of the Arks, and a Christ-centered hope that resonates with audiences from Sunday morning services to hospital staff trainings. His talks are personal, practical, and built to leave every person in the room with something tangible to carry forward.
Even Though, We Will: A Father’s Journey Through Child Loss
The full story of Noah’s 57.5 hours — from terminal diagnosis to sacred goodbye — and the faith that carried the Efird family through. A powerful keynote for churches, conferences, and community events.
The Arks: Building Practical Structures of Survival in Crisis
A workshop-style session drawn from the book’s Ark framework. Ideal for grief support groups, pastoral training, and ministry teams who serve families in crisis.
What Not to Say: How to Actually Help a Grieving Family
Based on Part III of the book. A candid, grace-filled guide for friends, churches, and medical professionals who want to help but don’t know how. Equal parts honest and practical.
Marriage in the Storm: Fighting For Each Other When Grief Pulls You Apart
How Matthew and Hannah chose each other when it was easier to retreat. A vulnerable, hope-filled talk for couples’ events, marriage retreats, and church small groups.
Ideal for: Churches and Sunday services, grief support groups and retreats, NICU and hospital staff trainings, marriage and family conferences, pastoral leadership events, and nonprofit or community organizations.
Pillars of Purpose
Matthew hosts honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and the things that shape who we become. Whether he’s sitting with a pastor, an entrepreneur, a bereaved parent, or a friend — every episode is built on the belief that our hardest seasons can become our deepest purpose.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Even Though, We Will
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ISBN: 978-9-9951-6150-9
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