This book is based on my personal experiences with survivors. Survivors are the people left behind after a loved one dies. An inescapable part of living is dying. I have experienced, and enjoyed, nearly three decades of pastoral ministry to people who have lost loved ones to death. All the accounts contained herein are factual. I have not included people s names on purpose, to protect the privacy of people involved.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one or loved ones.
It is my prayer that you the reader, you the survivor, will benefit from reading this book. It is my hope and desire that you are able to process your grief with fewer doubts, and less anxiety; knowing that what you are experiencing is common to everyone who loses a loved one. After reading the chapters, I hope, and pray that you will be determined to live a rich, full life once again.
God bless you in your grief journey, and in your recovery.
The baby boomers are finally at the door step of becoming old timers and that brings with it lots of concerns, not the least of which is, "Am I over the hill sexually?" We think back on how we viewed our parents in fact our grand parents - when we were youngsters, teens, young couples and thought, "Could those old people still be doing it?" What's worse, we probably thought, "They couldn't be... what a gross thought!"
You bet they were, and in most cases they still are - doing it more than you'd ever have guessed. Furthermore, there isn't anything gross about it!
The fact is that the human animal is normally sexually active to the day it dies. Note we said normally. That is a very significant word. It means that if you are not sexually active it is not the norm.
Up until a few years ago, most of us thought it normal for sex to become less and less important after the age of 50 or 60. That's because no one asked the people who were over the ages of 50 or 60. But now that more people are living to be 70, 80, 90, and 100, we are starting to notice and ask. Research with the elderly shows quite clearly that sex is as important as ever; and quite frequently and happily more fun than ever. We should all be delighted to find that out because it gives us
lots to look forward to.
It also means that if you are not keeping up with the good old Jones's you should be checking it out.
Remember, the norm is that you should be getting it and enjoying it for a long time to come, and if you aren't, you should be questioning why not. In the great majority of cases what ever is stopping you can be remedied.
Sex in the Golden Years - the practice - is great and you should be staying sexually active for the rest of your life!
Sex in the Golden Years - the book - has the purpose of dispeling lots of the old myths and help us continue to be active and happy participants in nature's greatest gift.
Like our grandmother used to say; "If the good Lord didn't want us to do it, He wouldn't have made it feel so good!"
Malignant cancers crash across all the lines of goodness, fairness, faith, love, 'quality of life' and ultimately life itself. Apollo's journey through malignant cancer, hand in paw, is the poignant story of a loving owner, dog and their battle to achieve quality of life for both of them. Apollo speaks through the eyes and emotions of his loving companion as she passionately describes her compelling drive and urgency to help them both, unconditionally. As it turns out, Apollo's creed of life becomes focused upon both his and her 'quality of life.' With unspoken determination 'he' becomes the teacher 'teaching' that cancer is not about dying but learning to live the best life possible. Apollo 'teaches' that the 'will to live' is a powerful force. At the same time the dynamics of bonding and spiritual attachment become powerfully defined. The patient and the caretakers work feverishly to gain an understanding of the mechanisms of disease and the properties of healing: mentally and physically. Loud and clear, from compassionate touches to the pursuit of learning, the patient and his devoted owner experience a deepening and ever widening bond of love and compassion.
I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.
Literature is my Utopia. Here I am not disenfranchised. No barrier of the senses shuts me out from the sweet, gracious discourses of my book friends. They talk to me without embarrassment or awkwardness.
Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.
You are led through your lifetime by the
inner learning creature, the playful spiritual
being that is your real self. Don't turn away
from possible futures before you're certain
you don't have anything to learn from them.
You're always free to change your mind
and choose a different future, or a different past.
If you've ever been bullied,
then help us share:
"The POWER of ONE!"
After his parents lose everything - their jobs in the factory, their beautiful country home with the white picket fence, and their dreams, Bobby's family is forced to leave all their family and friends behind. They move into the city with high hopes of finding jobs and starting over.
But for Bobby, the struggle is about acceptance, not only from his new friends, but of his new circumstances. He must reach inside himself to find the inner strength necessary to make new friends, live in poverty and stand up to the big, red-haired bully.
"Wrong is wrong, no matter how many people do it. We must stand up for what is right. It only takes one person to speak out for what is right - the power of one! ~Bobby
Find out why he says this and how we can end bullying in our schools!
Great classroom read-along book!
Bobby's Story
by J. Richard Knapp, school principal
Malignant cancers crash across all the lines of goodness, fairness, faith, love, quality of life and ultimately life itself. Apollo's journey through malignant cancer, hand in paw, is the poignant story of a loving owner, dog and their battle to achieve quality of life for both of them. Apollo speaks through the eyes and emotions of his loving companion as she passionately describes her compelling drive and urgency to help them both, unconditionally. As it turns out, Apollo's creed of life becomes focused upon both his and her quality of life. With unspoken determination he becomes the teacher teaching that cancer is not about dying but learning to live the best life possible. Apollo teaches that the will to live is a powerful force. At the same time the dynamics of bonding and spiritual attachment become powerfully defined. The patient and the caretakers work feverishly to gain an understanding of the mechanisms of disease and the properties of healing: mentally and physically. Loud and clear, from compassionate touches to the pursuit of learning, the patient and his devoted owner experience a deepening and ever widening bond of love and compassion.
The baby boomers are finally at the door step of becoming old timers and that brings with it lots of concerns, not the least of which is, "Am I over the hill sexually?" We think back on how we viewed our parents in fact our grand parents - when we were youngsters, teens, young couples and thought, "Could those old people still be doing it?" What's worse, we probably thought, "They couldn't be... what a gross thought!"
You bet they were, and in most cases they still are - doing it more than you'd ever have guessed. Furthermore, there isn't anything gross about it!
The fact is that the human animal is normally sexually active to the day it dies. Note we said normally. That is a very significant word. It means that if you are not sexually active it is not the norm.
Up until a few years ago, most of us thought it normal for sex to become less and less important after the age of 50 or 60. That's because no one asked the people who were over the ages of 50 or 60. But now that more people are living to be 70, 80, 90, and 100, we are starting to notice and ask. Research with the elderly shows quite clearly that sex is as important as ever; and quite frequently and happily more fun than ever. We should all be delighted to find that out because it gives us
lots to look forward to.
It also means that if you are not keeping up with the good old Jones's you should be checking it out.
Remember, the norm is that you should be getting it and enjoying it for a long time to come, and if you aren't, you should be questioning why not. In the great majority of cases what ever is stopping you can be remedied.
Sex in the Golden Years - the practice - is great and you should be staying sexually active for the rest of your life!
Sex in the Golden Years - the book - has the purpose of dispeling lots of the old myths and help us continue to be active and happy participants in nature's greatest gift.
Like our grandmother used to say; "If the good Lord didn't want us to do it, He wouldn't have made it feel so good!"
Pet grief and pet loss are very real issues facing many people - especially empty nesters. Find help her in Deb's retelling of her experience with Apollo through their struggle canine cancer, using every possible means to help Apollo live a longer, better life. Apollo's Creed by Deb Estes - highly recommended.
Pet grief and pet loss are very real issues facing many people - especially empty nesters. Find help her in Deb's retelling of her experience with Apollo through their struggle canine cancer, using every possible means to help Apollo live a longer, better life. Apollo's Creed by Deb Estes - highly recommended.
Prologue
Hippocrates, MD - The Transformation of Healthcare
by Dr. Mary F. Zesiewicz
The intent of this text is not to promote or endorse any one supplement or modality. My purpose is to raise awareness of the need to embrace an integrated approach in our health delivery system. As best as I see it, "integrated" involves combining the principles of preventative health. Therefore, our goal is not limited to the management of disease but the attainment of health and wellness.
Healthy cells make for healthy bodies. Healthy bodies make for healthyminds. Healthyminds think consciously and seek solutions proactively. Healthy bodies have healthy hearts. They relate empathically with those around them. Healthy bodies have healthy spirits. A healthy spirit has a deep sense of connection with a Divine Maker and commitment to fulfill a Divine purpose deep within us.
Changing the paradigm of health care is a story about people. It's a transformation within each of our hearts. It's learning to love ourselves better, taking better care about ourselves, about not settling for disease. It means proactively standing up for ourselves and our loved ones. It's nurturing our bodies and the cells within us each and every day - before illness hits.
If you are not yet well-known and
no one knows the title of your book -
then your future customers aren't
searching for your book on the internet.
How do you get them to discover your book?
It's easy...
The concept is called Associative Marketing and publishers have been using it since time began to sell books. As an author, you also need to tap into the system so that you can significantly increase your book sales on the internet. It is explained in great detail in the Book Advanced Book Marketing.
It's not a matter of getting them to notice you and your book, it's putting your book where your customers are already searching for answers, and everyone wins...
If you've ever been bullied,
then help us share:
"The POWER of ONE!"
After his parents lose everything - their jobs in the factory, their beautiful country home with the white picket fence, and their dreams, Bobby's family is forced to leave all their family and friends behind. They move into the city with high hopes of finding jobs and starting over.
But for Bobby, the struggle is about acceptance, not only from his new friends, but of his new circumstances. He must reach inside himself to find the inner strength necessary to make new friends, live in poverty and stand up to the big, red-haired bully.
"Wrong is wrong, no matter how many people do it. We must stand up for what is right. It only takes one person to speak out for what is right - the power of one! ~Bobby
Find out why he says this and how we can end bullying in our schools!
Great classroom read-along book!
Bobby's Story
by J. Richard Knapp, school principal
Malignant cancers crash across all the lines of goodness, fairness, faith, love, 'quality of life' and ultimately life itself. Apollo's journey through malignant cancer, hand in paw, is the poignant story of a loving owner, dog and their battle to achieve quality of life for both of them. Apollo speaks through the eyes and emotions of his loving companion as she passionately describes her compelling drive and urgency to help them both, unconditionally. As it turns out, Apollo's creed of life becomes focused upon both his and her 'quality of life.' With unspoken determination 'he' becomes the teacher 'teaching' that cancer is not about dying but learning to live the best life possible. Apollo 'teaches' that the 'will to live' is a powerful force. At the same time the dynamics of bonding and spiritual attachment become powerfully defined. The patient and the caretakers work feverishly to gain an understanding of the mechanisms of disease and the properties of healing: mentally and physically. Loud and clear, from compassionate touches to the pursuit of learning, the patient and his devoted owner experience a deepening and ever widening bond of love and compassion.
There's an old saying that,
'The one who dies with the most toys - wins!'
But we'd like to replace that common place saying
with one that makes A LOT more sense,
'The one that gets financially free first - wins!'
It's time to start talking about
'living the free life!'
After his parents lose everything - their jobs in the factory,
their beautiful country home with the white picket fence, and their dreams, Bobbyls family is forced
to leave all their family and friends behind.
They move into the city with high hopes of
finding jobs and starting over.
But for Bobby, the struggle is about acceptance,
not only from his new friends, but of his new circumstances.
He must reach inside himself to find the inner strength
necessary to make new friends, live in poverty and stand up to the big, red-haired bully.
Felt the sting of rejection, or the emptiness of desertion?
Suffered the pain of a broken heart; the deep ache of grief?
Or simply felt lost, and searched for something to fill the void, but didn't know what?
You're not alone...
Dr. Paul Lassiter is wounded by his wife's infidelity and succumbs to the despair of a broken heart. Seeking companionship, he wades into the dating pool where he's befuddled by women whose dispositions range from ridiculous to murderous. When he finally meets "the one", a freak accident renders him blind.
Anticipating further difficulties, he's surprised when his remaining senses, especially his heart, compensate by opening wider, exposing a new world and revealing a new self. Paul's discovery proves powerful, but is it enough to carry him past his biggest obstacle, and unite him with the love of his life?
Paul's journey from darkness will inspire your eyes to open.