Becoming the parent of a ‘’special child” can be a devastating event. It can also open doors you had never wished to enter, bring deeper friendships than you ever imagined, and give you love and joy you did not know exists. While encountering many challenges, the journey with Jeff has been one of unexpected environments, people and blessings. “Every mother faces unexpected obstacles on her parenting journey. But what seems like an obstacle at first glance can actually be an unforeseen blessing. Such is the case for Linda Farris when her son, Jeff, was born. Linda shares her experience raising a child with disabilities and offers an honest and hopeful perspective that can benefit every family.” —Karyn Tunks, Ph.D. is an author and professor emeritus at University of South Alabama “Jeff’s words are his own but he speaks a language all can understand. He speaks of joy and passion before our Lord. None can understand better than his mother.” —Bryant Evans, Minister, —Eastern Shore Church of Christ, Daphne, Alabama “Linda Farris addresses her greatest life challenges and how she turns difficulty into positive life lessons. Fortunately for us, she possesses a charming writing style for which to share he life’s challenges in a way we can enjoy.” —Bob Zeanah, author of the Sugar Bear series. “Jeffrey’s enthusiasm and heart is a gift to us all. It is a joy to know him and his family. I am honored to be his physician. —Dr. Andrew Dukes

Lessons Along the Journey loosely chronicles one man's pilgrimage with the Savior. Read these essays and gather insights on ways God calls to us in the midst of our valleys and fulfills His promise to never leave or forsake us. These stories will encourage your faith as you journey with the One who loves you the most. What others say about Lessons (continued inside): Rich Maffeo offers a well written and inspiring text that integrates significant passages of Scripture, Church Doctrine and the wisdom of the Saints with his experiences of daily life. Any person seeking to more deeply know and love God will be served by these refreshing insights. - Most Rev. Alex J. Brunett, Archbishop of Seattle These short, crisp essays can help each of us see how Christ walks with us every day. - Tim S. Hickey, Editor, Columbia magazine, Knights of Columbus I recommend [this book] if you are willing to read, think, and then pray. - Fr. Michael McDermott, Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Tacoma, WA. Lessons. . . crosses denominational lines and reveals God as an inclusive God of infinite second chances. Maffeo pulls readers into the private places of his heart to encourage and enrich them on their own faith journey. - Gail Welborn, Book & Audio Review Columnist Richard Maffeo earned his baccalaureate and master's degrees from Pentecostal schools, and taught Bible classes in a variety of Protestant churches before being received into the Catholic Church in 2005. He has published hundreds of inspirational articles and is the author of We Believe: Forty Meditations on the Nicene Creed (Xulon Press, ISBN 9781602662056).

Lessons from the Porchis Ed Poole's thoughtful memoir of life's lessons, which he shares with endearing charm and good-natured heart. The book is a thoughtful journey and an engaging reminiscence.Lessons from the Porchwill allow the reader to consider questions such as: Have you wondered how you arrived at your current stop along your journey? Have you ever asked the question, "What am I supposed to be learning from this experience?" How can I leave this world a bit better than it was when I found it? Although written about his own experience battling depression, the book is meant for anyone embarking on a journey to know themselves and cultivate new friendships. We all have places from which we learn life's lessons. For some it may be sitting beside a meandering stream. For this author, the place to which he returned to understand his journey was the porch that surrounded his house as he grew up. Metaphorically, Poole's porch represents how he either has or has not accepted changes in his life. The dilemma about how and when to leave his porch goes back to his early boyhood when his mom would always say, "Eddie, don't get too close to the edge of the porch, because you might fall off."

"The one thing in life you must never forget ... there is only one truth." I've made the realization that the person I was is not who I am today. More importantly, the person I am today is not the person I will become. Life Lessons, The Journey is a different kind of book than most of you are used to reading. I wanted to be able to offer insight and hope to those most in need. I also wanted to be able to deliver messages in the form of a passage; and last but not least I wanted to talk about it as if we were across from each other at the kitchen table. If this book lets just one person sleep well tonight, I can say job well done. If the thoughts and ideas presented can help others to no longer live in pain, this book will be a "best seller" even if only two copies were sold. If I can help one person not lose faith in his or her darkest moments, it was by the grace of God, not by my pen. Thank God for this opportunity and thank you for taking the time to read this book.

The journey of life is a journey that sometimes will never end, As long as you are breathing, you will keep traveling in life. There are some such coincidences that happened in the journey of life which I am describing in words. The journey of my life, yours and ours. I hope you like it our story. Thank you for reading my book.

Barbara "BB" Booth's "My Journey With God" is an intimate look at the author's path from a young believer, to a seasoned soldier of Christ. Incorporating anecdotes and stories from her own life, and scripture from the Holy Bible, "My Journey With God" makes a reader feel as if they are traveling with the author every step of the way. So come take a trip down memory lane and the spiritual path that tells the author's story of her journey with God.

Lessons, is a collection of the memoires of original poetry and prose that was developed as the author learned many of her life lessons. It provides the reader with a glimpse into the inner most feeling of the author’s journey and her interaction with many of the people that have crossed and affected her path. After reading lessons you should be encouraged to refl ect upon your own life and how your being affects others.

In today’s world, we are constantly juggling expectations and trying to manage the many pressures we feel around us. We all have issues, struggles, and habits that we feel guilt or shame about. We all have beliefs and expectations of ourselves and life that hold us back. Society is also always pressuring us to look a certain way, live a certain way, and project happiness and joy through it all. Essentially, we are surrounded by expectation, which can make just being alive a complex, exhausting, and daunting task. For many of us, we are following a path that doesn’t quite fit right. What if you could live every day feeling like you are exactly where you should be? What does being authentic mean, look, and feel like to you? What would it take for you to unravel yourself and discover who you really are? It is this search for authentic living that so many of us seek but have trouble achieving. Wendy Blaskovic struggled with the same thing. She felt a separation between who she truly was and what she was being/doing on the outside. That disconnection manifested in many challenges along the way: an eating disorder, the abuse of drugs and alcohol, self-imposed isolation, overworking. The feeling of living the wrong life was what pushed her to discover who she truly was. As a life-long learner and educator herself, Wendy only truly unravelled from an unsatisfying life while she was writing her master’s thesis on the connection between living, being, and teaching authentically. My Journey. My Story. is a rather unique approach to self-discovery. In this book, she shares her thesis—her journey to healing—so that others may find the kernel within to nurture their own true selves. Though self-discovery is a solitary process, this book helps to reassure you that you are not alone.

George Anderson—the world’s premier medium—offers a personal, first-hand glimpse of the Other Side and brings a message of hope and love for all, based on the illuminating lessons of his life’s work. In his years working with bereaved families to communicate with lost loved ones, George Anderson has earned an international reputation for his astonishing abilities. Now, for the first time, Anderson offers a vivid and intimate account of his spiritual communications. He explains what it’s like to be a psychic, what he experiences, and what it means. He directly answers the many questions most commonly asked of him. He also shares moving, inspirational, and reassuring readings that illuminate the meaning of life, the reality of the afterlife, the importance of spirituality, and our bond to the souls in the hereafter. They are messages that not only enlighten us about what awaits, but also teach us how to fulfill our significant roles here on earth and in life. They are messages of hope and love as extraordinarily beautiful as they are eternal.

"Life Is A Prism: My Journey to Becoming a Banker" narrates my life's story from the innocence of childhood to the pivotal moment I secured a job at the bank. This memoir captures the struggles, joys, and lessons learned along the way. From overcoming personal challenges to celebrating small victories, each chapter reveals the experiences that shaped me. Through perseverance and determination, I navigated life's twists and turns, ultimately achieving my dream of a banking career. Join me on this reflective journey, and discover how every step, no matter how small, contributed to the person I am today.