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As we traverse the path of life have, we ever stopped to think about what it would be like if we became sick or disabled? I am sure that thought is never uppermost in our minds because after all who wants to get sick. We all want to be in good health and live life to its fullest. However, we must be aware that life is not always chocolate and roses, we sometimes must go through the dark valleys and the trenches. Now that I have been through my deep, dark valley and came out victorious I can encourage others to keep your hope alive because “it is not finished until God says it’s finished.”

When Holly learned she was having a girl, and long before she heard the words Asperger's syndrome or chronic disease, she was already committed to raising Britney to love God and seek His will in her life with integrity. Determined to follow her lead, support her decisions, provide her with unconditional love, and do whatever she could to help her succeed, Holly had no idea of the journey she and Britney were about to take together.

Everyone can use a hug and who better to learn this from than a child. The world can use as many hugs and love as we all can offer. When we are tired, upset, hurt, excited overjoyed, etc. a hug is readily available. Who wouldn’t want a good hug!

Tens of millions of people suffer from anxiety disorders, but the number of people seeking help is at a record low. As a result, we have seen an increase in shootings, increased tensions on the world stage, and added stress to daily life. Anxiety keeps us from living fully, leads to sickness, and causes behavior that affects everything we do and everyone around us.

I had four beautiful children. My oldest daughter died in 2012. We were all devastated. At that time, we only had one grandson. I found it a little difficult to explain to a 3-year-old about death. So, I created this book to help explain their feelings that a child could go through. The death of a grandparent may be difficult if this is the first death they have experienced. I’m hoping this book will help them with their grieving.

Throughout my 40 year career as a pediatrician, I spent countless hours examining the babies. I heard a clear message from within that they had understanding and answers to teach us and help us grow. I was inspired to share this insight with their families.

After the death of her husband, Jay, Nancy wrote poems as a way of expressing her pain and dealing with her overwhelming loss.

When Dolly Baker was three years old, she found herself on a plane to Kentucky with her two sisters and a social worker. Even though their mother was still alive, the siblings had been adopted by a grandmother. Baker missed her mother’s presence deeply, and for years, she struggled with understanding her life’s true purpose.

The Battle Against COVID-19 Filipino American Healthcare Workers on the Frontlines of the Pandemic Response is a tribute to all health and essential workers who provide critical services to save lives. These frontliners have risked their lives during this pandemic and sadly, a significant number have succumbed to the deadly virus.

This toy business was all new to Peaches, and she wasn’t exactly sure what to do with Miss Fox. So she looked up at Mommy with a questioning look that said, What am I supposed to do with this thing, Mommy?

The book The Gaia Hypothesis is a fascinating eye-opener into the natural philosophy and law guiding our planet yesterday, today, and always.

The book is about a child expressing her feelings. In the book, Ariana explains how she feels in different situations. It talks about ways that children can stay calm.

In a fascinating biography, Lizzi’s daughter, Elona Russell, begins by detailing her mother’s life. She was raised by a strong-willed father who considered her his property in a patriarchal society.

This audiobook contains poems about places, problems, and people that the author has encountered over his 70 plus years of life. They are reflections on relationships and struggles, as well as on the natural and built-in environment where we live.