Brighter Days

On Brighter Days focuses on only children and their feelings about wanting a sibling but ultimately realizing how lucky they are to be in a small loving family. It is pretty universal that children ask for things they want but that may not be possible (a puppy, a new toy, or a sibling). This book highlights the importance of appreciating all the wonderful things that children do have in their families.

Are you prepared to survive a sudden and tragic loss of a loved one? I wasn't, and I paid a heavy price. Things YOU need to know and think about ahead of time, and how to survive and cope with a tragic loss when it happens, from a survivors point of view. I lost my wife of 18 years and was thrust into single parenthood of four young kids in an instant. But with hard work and help, we have regained our lives and are thriving again. Also included, tips on how to act around a bereaved person. A special section written by one of my daughters, who was only 12 when her mother died, called "Through a Childs Eyes" describes what it's like to lose a mother at such a young age.

'Nobody is immune from the storms of life. Patrick's book is a lifeboat while the waves are crashing but it is much more than that: Bouncing Forwards is a guide that helps us to navigate through tricky waters so that we become better equipped for the journey of life. It's an honest, wise and practical handbook for growing in resilience. I can't recommend it highly enough.' CATHY MADAVAN, AUTHOR OF IRREPRESSIBLE Bouncing Forwards offers hope to those who're facing battles such as mental or physical health challenges, bereavement, the loss of cherished dreams or recovery from trauma. Patrick Regan reveals his vulnerability as he shares that making peace with his own ongoing anxiety only came after a period of intense physical, emotional and spiritual pain. There is always the temptation to wait for the day when all will be well. Yet becoming preoccupied with the future may well mean missing out on what's happening in our lives in the here and now. Is it possible to be OK even when life isn't? Can we thrive, not just once we've come through adversity, but right there in the midst of it? Exploring resilience, acceptance and emotional agility, Patrick encourages us to believe we can find meaning in some of life's toughest moments - and the faith to journey on.

You probably don't need to be told that the demands of modern living are taking their toll on our wellbeing. You likely feel it. And yet, some of us feel as though we're the only ones who are weary, overwhelmed or anxious so we don't talk about it and try and pretend that it's not happening. The truth is that we're far from alone; we all have days where life feels too much, and we've all had times when we're desperate to know that brighter days are ahead. Packed-full of practical tips alongside stories of struggle and strength, Brighter Days is for all of us who want tools to invest in our emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health so we can look forward to a healthier and more hopeful future.

Brighter Days: Pregnancy and Parenting Tips by the Mommy M.D. Guides is filled with tips that doctors who are also mothers use for their own families. These “Mommy M.D. Guides” draw on their expertise as physicians and their experience as moms—they’re experts, squared. Combined, they draw from hundreds of years of experience as physicians, and among them, they have dozens of children! In this book, you'll discover how Mommy MD Guides made it through pesky pregnancy challenges such as morning sickness, back pain, and heartburn and parenting issues like preventing and treating colic, diaper rash, and ear infections. You'll also learn how they enjoyed wonderful celebrations of pregnancy, such as telling their partners the good news, attending baby showers, and meeting their babies for the first time and parenting highlights like reading to your baby, traveling with kids, and nurturing your relationship. Sprinkled throughout the book you’ll also discover products that Mommy MD Guides use for their own families and critical advice on when to call the doctor. Here’s to your happy, healthy pregnancy and parenting journey!

A collection of inspirational poems Covering topics of love, hope, Victory, and so much more. In this semi-autobiographical book, the author pens her journey of experiencing God goodness a she wants us to know that with the Good Shepherd Brighter Days are certainly ahead.

Who doesn't need encouragement in this hectic world we live in? Our lives are a mix of up and down days. Sometimes we even find ourselves sideways, wondering how we got there. Finding Brighter Days will take you through days of loss, change, questioning, love, and certainty experienced personally by Joy S. Taylor. Joy brings her gift of encouragement to each day, knowing God's promise that He holds us securely within His victorious right hand, going ahead of us through the high waters, through the flames, and into His grace. If you have experienced troubling times, this uplifting book of poetry will inspire you to begin Finding Brighter Days in your life. 'We are indebted to Joy Taylor for the compassion and care she has offered many individuals in recovery from life's hurts. Her journey of healing is inspiring, as you will soon discover from this work. I urge you to read it carefully and prayerfully and allow her words to touch and encourage you deeply.' -Dennis Hounshell, Family Life Minister

WARNING! ACHTUNG! OPASNO! This little book may be hazardous to your mental, spiritual, and/or physical health. If the author's measure is any gauge than it will almost certainly be hazardous to your financial health. No portion of this book should be taken as any type of advice, legal or otherwise. This book is merely the out loud musings of a Southern Man* with a southern heart from a U.S. Southern State, at the early part of the 21st century. Any similarities of any individuals are accurately attributable to the fact that we are all human beings, at least in theory, and therefore we all share similar experiences. It is NOT my objective to be cute nor is my objective to convince you or win you, or flatter you, or anything to you. It IS my objective to express myself as clearly, as honestly, as precise as I am capable. For as three comes before 4or score and seven years ago, our forefathers hung their harps on the willows and cried for Babylon. And with quills like chisels carved on the snarling face of time these words: Hello . . . . I love you . . . . wont you tell me your name?