Take Time to Smell the Roses

About the Book

So often we hear someone say, I can't believe that this has happened to me. I don't know what I am going to do. How do I go on from here. Someone wake me up, and tell me this isn't happening. This book will share with you stories of everyday people that had to face some of their worst nightmares, and it will tell you how they made it, and where they got the strength to go on. It will inspire you and help you to realize I can go on. God is not finished with me yet.

About the Author

I graduated summa cum Laude with a Master's and a PhD in Pastoral and Christian counseling. I am an NCCA board certified licensed clinical practitionter and professional Christian Couselor. I have been a pastor for thirty five years, and a principal of a Christian School. My Qualifications come from years of practical experience and hours and hours of counseling with and working with individuals and familis. I have learned from actually hands on experience. I grew up in Northwest Indiana in the city of Hammond, Indiana. I have been married to my high school sweetheart Chris for forty years. We have four grown children, three of which are married. We are the proud grandparents of ten grandchildren. (eight girls, and two boys.) All of our children live fairly close, which gives us plenty of time to be a part of their lives. I currently live in Aurora, Illinois about forty miles west of Chicago. I am a people person, I love working with and helping peolpe. I have learned that I really enjoy writing. My desire is to be a difference maker. To help, encourage, and strengthen those who are hurting, and having a hard time.