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Everyone wants the best for our parents and loved ones. But who better than us to care for them as they battle a disease like Alzheimer's? When it's 80 degrees outside and they are freezing cold, we make them comfortable. We calm their nighttime fears when they cry, asking for their parents. We explain why their hair is white, and your hair is even whiter. Did my mother choose to have Alzheimer's? NO! But I chose to be her caregiver. Recalling memories of when someone is ill or unpleasant stirred instincts in me to learn patience, be respectful, not haughty, recognize when being drawn into an argument, and listen well. Then, at the end of the day, rejoice that you both survived! I am thankful God hears the innermost thoughts of the Alzheimer's patient, as well as the caregiver. Both have a voice, and both are silent screamers that no man understands. "The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man ...," Psalms 94:11. Life's trials help make us stronger, and without God we can do nothing. Laugh and cry with me as this book prepares and alerts you to observe signs that Alzheimer's is affecting a loved one.

It all started with a break up. Virginia Hare weaves the tale of Shirley Johnson showing Bob Cannon how little she needed him. The girls club began with the defiant rejection of boys; Dami Phi Datum! The 'no dating' pact lasted until Shirley and Bob got back together, but the club and friendships spanned the rest of the girl's lives. Sixty-seven years later, Virginia and her girlfriends have experienced marriage, children, careers, reunions, retirement and 60th wedding anniversaries together. Round Robin letters, circulating 65 of those years and counting, followed Virginia across Europe during the Cold War and across the United States as her Air Force pilot husband received orders to different bases. No matter where she was, reading the package of letters from her friends kept her connected to home. The Girls of Dami Phi Datum illustrates the value of friendship and may even inspire you to write a letter.

Every dad is important to his children. Traveling dads, deployed dads, divorced dads and even present dads who just don't know how to reach beyond their kids' headphones, social calendars or closed bedroom doors. One dad steps forward to illustrate how to rise above the destruction of divorce, the distance of travel and the coolness of teenagers to intentionally lead, inspire and connect with his children. Roy Page exposes his heart in A Letter to Evan. A letter that began as affirmation and instruction for his son has become an inspiration to men everywhere. Being a loving, effective parent is challenging for all dads. Travel along with Roy Page as he shares how he has maintained a presence in the lives of his children; sometimes entering their world and other times inviting them into his world. As a man who enjoys hunting, fishing, sailing and woodworking, he possesses a deep desire to share these times of adventure with his son, Evan. Roy learns how to navigate his extensive travel schedule along with Evan's hectic baseball schedule to find a way to connect. Even if it means writing a letter.

Why does everyone tell us we're so cute? After all, we're just two single adults in our 80s who have discovered the joy of teenage romance. We've been told we have starry eyes, enchanting smiles, and an aura of joy surrounding us. Everyone wants to know oursecretfor relationship success, so we tell allin this little book. You'll find life stories that have brought laughter, tears, and enduring love. From the anxiety of that first blind date, to dealing with serious health issues, and traveling abroad, we convey experiences that will help others discover how the sharing of deep emotional feelingscan lead to an intimate relationshipin the senior years. Late life romance is not fiction! There is hope for a current or future relationship. We are privileged to share the joy we've found and to challenge others, of all ages, to reach out and embrace life even if it is as late as an October Rose. - Robert Aldridge and Mona Long"

With every life comes challenge. How we deal with challenge is central to a life well-lived. The human spirit is resilient. We can grow through pain and become whole again. Even vibrant. Renowned Oklahoma City Psychiatrist R. Murali Krishna, M.D., has witnessed the strength of the human spirit. Now in his 60s, he wants to share the defining moments along with the defining lessons of his life. He shares his greatest joys and his greatest sorrows. He poses tough questions and guides you through exercises to take ownership of your own happiness. Vibrant will help you claim your spirit and explore your inner strength. It is within each of us to be vibrant!

Daily Habits of Marital Intimacy is a powerful and practical book-and-workbook to help you and your partner navigate your marriage, whether you are just starting out or have been married for years. You don't have to be married very long before you realize, wow, can I really do this? Much less, work through every challenge, even the ones of deepest betrayal. Your personal relationship with Jesus is imperative to this marital journey. This relationship is not a Sunday church, religion checklist, or biblical knowledge kind of thing. Personal relationship comes from sitting with Jesus and living heart to heart with Him.Daily Habits of Marital Intimacy shows you how to invite Jesus into your marital journey, as it takes you through your own personal history, expectations, and desires. Every chapter provides models and exercises to help you better know yourself and your partner, always keeping Jesus at the center of your marriage. It is my prayer that this book-and-workbook will help your marriage be blessed with the height, depth, breadth, and length of God's love, and that beyond what you could ever ask or imagine, you will experience the fullness of what God desires for your marriage.

America is a superpower. However, we should be very concerned about the strength of the social and moral fabric of our nation. Speech is increasingly polarized. Views differing from our own are demonized. Commonality and connectivity are ignored. Anxiety, depression, and addictions are increasingly common, especially in younger generations. Secularists work to mute the voice of the faith community supported by the mistaken notion that our First Amendment requires us to do so. Returning to our nation's theological roots can be a powerful antidote. One needn't be Christian or Jewish to examine God's recurring messages in the Bible. Do not search for a phrase or two that conforms to your established views. The universality of the recurring messages can empower us to behave towards others in a genuine spirit of benevolence and understanding despite racial, ethnic, religious, or gender differences. With over fifty selections from both Old and New Testaments, the author defines the themes that can provide important life lessons for your family. Dr. Mellow offers evidence from the fields of epigenetics and social genomics supporting connectivity and benevolence as providers of health benefits in addition to societal benefits. Lastly he puts forth a plan defining the role of the faith community in dealing with many of society's challenges.

Daily Habits of Intimacy with God is a journey of daily learning to sit with Jesus, inviting Him into every aspect of your life. I hope the steps on this path will lead you to deeper intimacy with Jesus. Your personal relationship with God determines the health of your own person and every one of your relationships. God desires that through your intimacy with Him you will feel loved, accepted, valued, forgiven, helped, strengthened, and encouraged. He wants you to know that your life matters to Him. It is my prayer that you will experience the height, length, breadth, and depth of God's eternal love for you. May you experience beyond your imagination intimacy with God, the healing of your wounds, and the restoration of your relationships. As God restores you, you will be released to more fully love and serve others in your role in God's kingdom. May you accept this invitation to begin your intimacy journey with God. Roselene Coblentz, Ph.D., LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to sharing with you a journey worth taking to experience God's personal redemption for you. She is the founder of Relationships Restored and is dedicated to serving others in counseling, prayer, mentoring, teaching, and writing.