Download or read book Angel Behind the Rocking Chair written by Pam Vredevelt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2011-06-29 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the loss of her first baby and the birth of a fourth child with Down Syndrome, Pam Vredevelt felt that she had fallen from God's grasp. As she was soon to discover, however, God was just beginning to hold her tight and lead the way out of her endless pit of despair. With humor and touching insight, Pam unveils her struggle to emerge from darkness into the light in this paperback release of her popular work. Many have been touched by the same anguish; Pam shares their stories and how the supernatural touch of God sustained them through the darkest days of life. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Download or read book Letting Go of Disappointments and Painful Losses written by Pam Vredevelt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional counselor Pam Vredevelt constantly hears the question, "How do I let go of the pain I feel?" Whether it is a soured friendship or dissatisfying job, a wayward child, or unrealistic expectations, every person has to deal with lingering disappointment and its clouding effect on attitude and relationships. God does not intend that pain to cripple, distort, and consume his children. Getting "unstuck" is possible, Pam writes, through the use of a few simple and practical tools that lead to peace of mind and tranquility of heart. We've all heard the expression, "Let go and let God." With compassion and warmth, Pam Vredevelt shows how.

Download or read book Espresso for Your Spirit written by Pam Vredevelt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2011-06-29 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no secret that parenting is overwhelming and often exhausting. Nothing will ever change the daunting struggles parents face and the tears they often shed. The daily grind of dirty diapers, soccer games, fund-raisers, and bloody knees leaves parents needing a resource that will lift their spirits, charge their batteries, and refocus them on the source of their true strength. In engaging, humorous, and often poignant vignettes, bestselling author Pam Vredevelt serves up cup after cup of energizing espresso to encourage the spirit and souls of decaffeinated parents.

Download or read book Empty Arms written by Pam Vredevelt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now with updated content. “I’m not picking up a heartbeat.” These are the most dreaded words an expectant mother can hear. As joy and anticipation dissolve into confusion and grief, painful questions refuse to go away: Why me? Did I do something wrong? How will this affect my ability to have a family? What do I say to my children without scaring them? With the warmth and compassion of a Licensed Professional Counselor and writing as a mother who has suffered the loss of a baby and a sixteen-year-old son, Pam Vredevelt offers sound answers and advice. As an expert in love and loss, Pam gives reassuring comfort to any woman fighting to maintain stability and faith in the midst of devastating heartbreak. Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy is the essential guidebook for anyone suffering the agony of losing a baby.

Download or read book Letting Go of Worry and Anxiety written by Pam Vredevelt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2012-09-12 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attention, chronic worriers: it is possible to reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of painful episodes of anxiety without medication. Licensed counselor Pam Vredevelt draws from twenty years of clinical experience, scientific research, and scriptural insight to offer the reader tools for living a more peaceful and tranquil life. While worrying is for many a deeply embedded habit, because it was learned, it can be "unlearned," and with compassion and sound advice, Pam shows how.

Download or read book A Panther s Father II written by James Brown and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Granny Z" or Zella Roosevelt, a cherished and beloved 105-year-old ancient storyteller, continues telling her amazing children tales encompassing her family's history from within a blind alleyway in New York City to youngsters seeking life's acceptance and love. And, as always, her rebellious grandson known as the Panther or JeanPaul follows life's challenging paths and is now a Most Wanted man in the dangerous world of underground forfeit fighting. Granny Z's son, Ricky Roosevelt, and Ricky's best friend, Buster Brocks, continue trying to protect Los Angeles as LAPD Supervisors. JeanPaul's mother is now married to Terry Bradhearst who makes daily financial decisions that impacts the world. God is in this book. And Jesus. And the Holy Spirit. And God's Angels. There is also Officer Oliver, Colonel Bradley, and General Reynolds. And Victoria Roosevelt who is also known by her fellow US Marines as Vicious.

Download or read book Exposure to a Billionaire written by Ann Menke and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime” in this whirlwind romance of luxury, passion, and intrigue (Melanie Dobson). Anna St. James’s new job is a dream come true: personal flight attendant to billionaire, Stuart Manning. From Venice to Paris to Mai Khao Beach, she’s visiting the world’s hottest destinations. With access to fabulous haute couture fashions, she’s a star attraction herself at movie premieres and parties around the globe. There’s just one thing missing: the true love she left behind. Tennis pro Cade Williams’s own career was put on hold after a tragic accident. Now on the mend, he understands Anna’s commitments—even if the distance between them is hard to reconcile. So is the question he’s afraid to ask: out of the hundreds of women who’d have done anything to be at Manning’s beck and call . . . why Anna? That’s when Anna’s jet-setting life takes a turbulent detour, and she’s ushered into the shadows of a mysterious new stranger. Realizing that Manning could want more than she’s willing to give, Anna wonders what she must do next, and what’s at risk, to stay true to herself and the man she loves.

Download or read book Book Publishing Secrets written by Blondie L. Clayton and published by Blondie Clayton. This book was released on 2010-03-19 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most value packed first time author's comprehensive guide to: writing a book, choosing the right topic, locating book publishers, agents, writing non-fiction, fiction, selling poetry, self-publishing, manuscript prep, publishing with local printers, writing an autobiography, talk show appearances, book store sales, children's book writing, insider secrets, and valuable resources to write, publish and outsell the competition.

Download or read book The Half Has Not Been Told written by Patricia Betts Tyus and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-12-29 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often, there are many things that goes untold about raising a special needs children. Feelings are not expressed or explained. Stories are kept to a silent, "hush". The family members live day in and out with stories that never makes the news, never makes the newspapers, or a topic of general conversation. The stories, as many as there are, have not been told. Some of the stories are of embarrassment, some of laughter, some of tears, and some of struggles. Many of them are of joys, strengths, and victories. Many of them should be told. In The Half has not Been Told-Memoirs of my Destiny, Patricia Betts Tyus captures stories of things that has occurred over the years in the life of her daughter, Destini, diagnosed as special needs at the age of two years old. She shares the emotions that a mother experiences when she finds out that the child she sees as prefect is being labeled with titles that would alter the perception of anyone that hears them. The author shares stories of the hard and continuous work that goes into overcoming challenges and all the joy of reward that is on the other side of getting through the challenge. The author shares emotional and enlightening moments to help redefines the stereotypical thoughts that people have of special needs children. She challenges those who work with special needs individual to think outside of the box to design ways of doing things so that special needs individuals can have great success stories. The author shares the half of the stories that have never been told.

Download or read book Mothering Special Needs written by Anna Karin Kingston and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With personal accounts from mothers themselves, this book encourages women who have children with special needs to recognize and express their own aspirations and needs for self-fulfilment. It addresses the social construction of motherhood, discussing issues such as mother-blame in the context of raising a child with a learning disability.

Download or read book Women and Stress written by Jean Lush and published by Revell. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling classic offers solutions and hope for those suffering from emotional tension and stress in the home and on the job.

Download or read book Road Map to Holland written by Jennifer Graf Groneberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exceptional memoir that provides emotional insight and practical advice. It's like planning a trip to Italy, only to get off the plane and discover you're actually in Holland. You need a new road map, and fast... When Jennifer Groneberg and her husband learned they'd be having twin boys, their main concern was whether they'd need an addition on their house. Then, five days after Avery and Bennett were born, Avery was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Here, Jennifer shares the story of what followed. She dealt with doctors-some who helped, and some who were disrespectful or even dangerous. She saw some relationships in her life grow stronger, while severing ties with people who proved unsupportive. And she continues to struggle to find balance in the hardships and joys of raising a child with special needs. This book is a resource, a companion for parents, and above all, a story of the love between a mother and her son-as she learns that Avery is exactly the child she never knew she wanted.

Download or read book Getting Back Up When Life Knocks You Down written by Jeremy Kingsley and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A practical and inspiring guide for those recovering from difficult times"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Peanut Butter Kisses Mud Pie Hugs written by Becky Freeman and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years author Becky Freeman chose the pattern on furniture and bedspreads for its ability to blend in with peanut butter and jelly. As her kids have grown, so have her tales about the warmth and laughter that family life brings.From the day she discovered her midwife was an ex-Marine to the time her young son ran in from the rain saying, Im so glad you arent sensible like other kids moms, Peanut Butter Kisses and Mud Pie Hugs turns the spotlight on those unexpected family moments that leave a lifetime of memories.Nestled among the frogs and snowcones and football practices, readers will discover little lessons about God and His love her His children of all ages.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought Social Science and Social Policy written by Michael L. Coulter and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two original volumes of the Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social Policy were published in 2007. Those two volumes included 848 entries from nearly 300 contributors and included a wide range of entries in three general categories: entries exploring Catholic social thought at a theoretical level, entries reflecting the learning of various social science and humanistic disciplines as this learning relates to Catholic social thought, and entries examining specific social policy questions. This third, supplemental volume continues the approach of the original two. First, the volume includes entries that explore Catholic social thought at its broadest, most theoretical level; for example, an entry on Pope Benedict’s important social encyclical Caritas in Veritate. Second, the volume includes entries that discuss recent social science research that bears on issues important to Catholic social thought; for example, an entry on the social costs of pornography draws on recent research on the topic. Third, the volume includes entries discussing specific issues of social policy that have become increasingly important in recent years; for example, an entry on embryo adoption and/or rescue. This third volume contains 202 entirely new entries from over 100 contributors. The contributors include distinguished scholars such as Father Robert John Araujo, S.J. (Loyola University of Chicago), Father Kevin L. Flannery, S.J. (Gregorian University), Robert P. George (Princeton University), William E. May (John Paul Institute and the Culture of Life Foundation), D. Q. McInerny (Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary), and Michael Novak (Ave Maria University). The work will appeal to anyone who is looking for a clear and accurate introduction to Catholic social thought.

Download or read book Avenging Angel s Scythe written by Kristin Stefanos and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you. -Genghis Khan Meet Alexandra Drakis: loving wife, devoted mother, dedicated trauma surgeon...favorite snack of local vampires. Her mundane includes ensuring dinner gets on the table and fending off things which go bump in the night, until one terrible day the unthinkable happens. To what lengths would you go to protect those you love? If the only way to mete out vengeance against evil is to become evil, is there any escape? Welcome to the world of the sanguinem vitae. Welcome to the abyss.

Download or read book The Five Wounds A Novel written by Kirstin Valdez Quade and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2021 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Winner of the 2022 Rosenthal Family Foundation Award Finalist for the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction • Finalist for the 2022 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel • Finalist for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize • Finalist for the 2022 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction One of NPR's Best Books of the Year • A Publishers Weekly and Library Journal Best Book of the Year in Fiction • A Kirkus Reviews Best Fictional Family of the Year • A Booklist Top Ten Book-Group Book of the Year • A Goodreads Choice Awards Best Debut Novel Nominee From an award-winning storyteller comes a stunning debut novel about a New Mexican family’s extraordinary year of love and sacrifice. "Masterly…Quade has created a world bristling with compassion and humanity. The characters and the challenges they face are wholly realized and moving; their journeys span a wide spectrum of emotion and it is impossible not to root for [them]." —Alexandra Chang, New York Times Book Review It’s Holy Week in the small town of Las Penas, New Mexico, and thirty-three-year-old unemployed Amadeo Padilla has been given the part of Jesus in the Good Friday procession. He is preparing feverishly for this role when his fifteen-year-old daughter Angel shows up pregnant on his doorstep and disrupts his plans for personal redemption. With weeks to go until her due date, tough, ebullient Angel has fled her mother’s house, setting her life on a startling new path. Vivid, tender, funny, and beautifully rendered, The Five Wounds spans the baby’s first year as five generations of the Padilla family converge: Amadeo’s mother, Yolanda, reeling from a recent discovery; Angel’s mother, Marissa, whom Angel isn’t speaking to; and disapproving Tíve, Yolanda’s uncle and keeper of the family’s history. Each brings expectations that Amadeo, who often solves his problems with a beer in his hand, doesn’t think he can live up to. The Five Wounds is a miraculous debut novel from a writer whose stories have been hailed as “legitimate masterpieces” (New York Times). Kirstin Valdez Quade conjures characters that will linger long after the final page, bringing to life their struggles to parent children they may not be equipped to save.