Bøger af Patricia Ann

Waiting for the Thaw is an inspirational story of one woman's journey through the darkest depths of loss and her eventual ascension back to a life rich with fulfillment. Patricia Ann's wonderfully descriptive retelling of her life's story is absolutely captivating.Pulling the listener in immediately, she describes meeting her future husband, Don, in the most humorous and unexpected way. Their subsequent rollercoaster of life's challenges includes the joy of becoming parents to two beautiful daughters and eventually becoming grandparents of three grandchildren. With a thriving business and a loving family, they were enjoying life to the fullest.Then, suddenly, the lights of a young life go dark. Don's unexpected death is a crushing blow to Patricia and her family. Dreams unfulfilled, unbearable grief, and now, for the first time in her life, Patricia is fighting for the strength to go on.That is where this amazing, inspirational story delivers on all levels. The author beautifully articulates the struggle to get back into life and run a business on her own. It gives hope to all who have suffered or will suffer the devastating loss of a loved one.Patricia's story is not only about everlasting love but also about survival and what it takes to make life worth living again.

Simon, a bright, red cardinal, hatched from his shell with a big gap in his beak. The gap made it hard for him to eat. Simon was not strong enough to fly. One day, he accidentally fell out of the nest and couldn't get back to his family. Patty discovered the little bird and realized he suffered from the same thing as she, a cleft lip. A story of friendship, love, acceptance, and kindness, this playful picture book for children shares the importance a smile has on others. It teaches a powerful lesson-despite people's differences, we are alike and beautiful.