Restoring Acres
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"Sometimes, in the heat of the battle, our survival training takes over and we forget about everything else. All we can think about is making it out alive. When a comrade falls, nothing else matters for that moment. You are filled with fear. Anger. Hate for the one who took him out.
I come here to clear my head. Escape from the thoughts, the memories, the fear. People say I need to talk about it. But they have no idea what I’ve been through. No idea what I’ve been through. How it hurts to return to those memories. The fear, the terror, the pain that comes with them. They wouldn’t understand. They just want to hear a good war story and don’t care about what I feel. If only there was someone who understood…"
The young battered hero paused his running and thoughts a brief moment at the top of a small waterfall he passed by every morning on his run. As he stood there he heard an aged, gentle voice behind him say, “It’s a beautiful morning for a run.” On this cool, March morning this man, in his sixties, sat against a tree with a book. His face was kind. He looked as though he was at total peace with the world.
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About the Book
Vietnam veteran Dan Bailey understands the struggles with PTSD. When his horse, DJ, befriends a navy SEAL, the friendship among the three becomes a partnership. Together, with a team of other military and police veterans, they face times of fun, tragedy, fear, and restoration in their lives. Join the Restoring Acres team as God leads them on an adventure to find hope, healing, forgiveness, self-worth, and most importantly, love.
“I have never seen a Christian novel like this! I have PTSD, as do a couple friends of mine, from the privilege of serving our country. This book is must-read for all who have loved ones they just don’t understand, for those of us who don’t understand what we are going through, what and why we are feeling the way we do. The feelings this book brought out of me, and the opportunity for communication it afforded my wife and I … thank you and may God bless you and thank you.” —Alan Noah, US Navy
“Restoring Acres is a much-needed book about the lives of veterans as they try and re-assimilate themselves back into life as a civilian. PTSD and mental health issues in veterans have gone largely unresolved. Part of the problem is the failure of the government to recognize the scale of the problem. A must-read for everyone who is a family member, friend, clergy or counselor for a veteran.” —Gail Pavliga, PhD, licensed clinical Christian therapist
About the Author
I was born into a Christian family, daughter of a Vietnam veteran, and granddaughter of WWII Chaplain and MIA/POW. Being raised by a Vietnam veteran, I know what it is like to live with someone that has PTSD from war. I have uncles that served in Vietnam, as well as other family and friends that are serving currently, or have served in every conflict since WWII. I became a police officer in 2006 and experienced a near fatal accident that put me in the hospital for 3 weeks. I wasn't expected to live through the flight to the hospital. But God spared me for something great! I worked as a mounted police officer from 2007-2013. I know what it is like to lose a partner. My heart longs to serve Chirst and minister to those He put on this earth to protect us. Our military and law enforcement personnel. God has given me a passion to serve those who serve us, those that sacrifice everything for my safety and my freedom. It is my heart's desire to be able to use horses and help them find peace, healing, forgiveness and love that only God can give. If it weren't for God in my life, I wouldn't be here today and Restoring Acres wouldn't either. My prayer is that Restoring Acres will touch hearts and give understanding to all who read it.