Books

Great Gobs Of Goose Grease: An Account Of A Stroke Happening And The Trial And Struggles To Comeback

A book like this would have given our family some much needed hope during Connie’s most critical weeks in the hospital. It should be mandatory reading for stroke family members.

– Bonnie Ferrin, twin sister

Watching my mother suffer through the pain and frustration of a stroke has been a horrible experience. However, her determination towards survival and recovery has taught me invaluable life lessons, and with each hurdle crossed, I have learned the powers of faith, hope, and believing in yourself. My mom is my hero.

– Angela Bailey, daughter

A stroke is two things:

  1. The easy part, the short life or death emergency where everyone exists on fear and adrenaline.
  2. The hard part, everything else! I wish I had an idea of what that was going to be like!

– Amber Livsey, daughter

Will a devastating stroke change your life forever? Yes. Will if rule your life forever? At times if feels that way, but time heals all wounds, and in time you will find a way to rule your own life again. Jenny Hughes, daughter. This book gave great insight into the trials of a stroke victim. Had my family only known beforehand that this is how it felt, we could have provided a much better support system.

– Summer Gordon, daughter

This is a book that shows how a person’s life can change in an instant.

This book shows how ordinary people who are confronted with overwhelming obstacles can triumph with a positive attitude and hard work, then become an inspiration to everyone around them.

– Steven Smith, husband

The Pie, The Pie, and Oh that Smell!

Cindy’s mom loves to bake pies, cakes, and other DELICIOUS desserts! But one day, Mom gets tired of doing all the baking and cleaning up herself, and she stops cooking altogether. Her family misses the wonderful smell of her baking. But how can they show her how grateful they are? And will Mom bake her special apple pie for Cindy’s birthday? The Pie, The Pie! teaches children the importance of showing their appreciation for the wonderful things their parents do every day-and the fun of pitching in and helping out!

La Tarte, La Tarte, Et Oh Cette Odeur (French Edition)

La maman de Cindy adore cuisiner de DÉLICIEUX gâteaux, pâtisseries et autres desserts ! Mais un jour, maman en a assez de faire toute la cuisine et le nettoyage elle-même, et elle arrête complètement de cuisiner. Votre famille s’ennuie de la merveilleuse odeur de votre pâtisserie. Mais comment peuvent-ils vous montrer à quel point ils sont reconnaissants ? Et maman va préparer sa tarte aux pommes spéciale pour l’anniversaire de Cindy ? Le gâteau, le gâteau ! enseigne aux enfants l’importance de montrer leur appréciation pour les choses merveilleuses que leurs parents font chaque jour, et le plaisir de participer et d’aider !

El Pastel, El Pastel, y Oh Ese Olor

¡A la mamá de Cindy le encanta hornear tartas, pasteles y otros postres DELICIOSOS! Pero un día, mamá se cansa de hacer todo el horneado y limpiar ella misma, y deja de cocinar por completo. Su familia extraña el maravilloso olor de su horneado. Pero, ¿cómo pueden mostrarle lo agradecidos que están? ¿Y mamá horneará su pastel de manzana especial para el cumpleaños de Cindy? ¡El pastel, el pastel! enseña a los niños la importancia de mostrar su aprecio por las cosas maravillosas que sus padres hacen todos los días, ¡y la diversión de colaborar y ayudar!