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An uplifting collection of inspirational essays, interviews and advice, The Caregiver's Companion provides support to caregivers in their hour of need. It explores the complete cycle of caring for chronically or terminally ill loved ones-from the early stages of their illness to the months of grieving that follow their passing. To truly help those in need, caregivers must first make sure their own needs are met. With the help of The Caregiver's Companion, you will learn how to deal with the fear, stress and grief that often accompany caring for the sick, as well as come to terms with the finality of death and the relinquishing of the caregiving role. Spiritual and compassionate, The Caregiver's Companion serves as a daily source of support and understanding for anyone facing this complex and sometimes painful role.
In this invitingly-written book, June Osborne paints a fully detailed portrait of perhaps the best-known hummingbird in the United States, the ruby-throat. There is no mistaking a hummingbird. Even people who hardly know a robin from a sparrow recognize that flash of iridescent feathers and the distinctive hovering flight. So popular have “hummers” become that even casual birdwatchers now travel great distances to hummingbird hot spots to see masses of birds in their annual migrations. Drawing from her own birdwatching experiences, June Osborne offers an “up close and personal” look at a female ruby-throat building her nest and rearing young, as well as an account of a day in the lif...
The AIDS pandemic threatens to kill millions in the next ten years. No one should be silent about speaking to the issue or reading about the complexity of the problem. Dr. Ramesh Deosarran was courageous in his decision to present his readers with both the historical context of the epidemic, as well as the contemporary possibilities of approaches for the Christian community. Churches have the ability to influence the values and actions of not only the congregations, but also wider segments of the community. In this important work Ramesh acknowledges the need for a clearer roadmap for developing effective HIV prevention ministries that are sensitive to the church's cultural values and norms. A healthy embrace of the contents of this book will enable Christians to avoid the strident moralism that is often the prevailing attitude.
"Will I survive?" "Will I ever be happy again?" Questions that Harriet Hodgson asked herself after she was left to raise her twin grandchildren while grieving for four family members, including her daughter. Harriet reminds us that we are not alone in our grief and, though losses may define our lives, they will not destroy them.
In the quirky, sassy voice that has made her popular on health websites and with the women of MS MOMS, the author recounts the experiences of her first five years with multiple sclerosis (MS). With a vitality unique in the often gloomy world of personal medical histories, she offers the best of her insights into life with MS in this compilation of essays on everything from fighting depression to being an effective parent. Combining humor with honesty, personal advice is offered on subjects such as being diagnosed with MS, battling cognitive difficulties, and staying optimistic.
Many Americans hold fast to the notion that gay men and women, more often than not, have been ostracized from disapproving families. Not in This Family challenges this myth and shows how kinship ties were an animating force in gay culture, politics, and consciousness throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. Historian Heather Murray gives voice to gays and their parents through an extensive use of introspective writings, particularly personal correspondence and diaries, as well as through published memoirs, fiction, poetry, song lyrics, movies, and visual and print media. Starting in the late 1940s and 1950s, Not in This Family covers the entire postwar period, including the gay l...
The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling Soul-Work-which has over 25,000 copies in print-helps the reader develop 50 positive soul attributes through a year of spiritual work. A Soulworker's Companion is a daily guide with original stories, prayers, meditations, affirmations, and spiritual exercises. It is a practical, powerful companion, a compassionate friend in a world sometimes filled with fear and uncertainty.
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.