Up from Grief: Patterns of Recovery

Cheron J. Mayhall (Author)

The Bridge Is Love

T his is a book for all ages, a faith story of tragedy that becomes a Bridge of Love. Children will enjoy hearing and identifying with the antics of Scotty as he roams around Heaven. This is a useful book in discussing the realities of death with a child. -Geri Eekhoff, Hospice Nurse and Counselor Dr. Mayhall uses a novel, imaginative approach in telling the story of the tragic loss of her young son and its impact on the family. Others who have suffered similar loss may find encouragement, support and help in coming to terms with the loss of a loved one. -Edward Henderlite, Pastor Emeritus First United Church of Christ, Salem, OR The Bridge characters come across as real people through the author's fearless sharing of deep and raw emotions. One identifies quickly with the family's pain and trauma and clearly recognizes the giftedness of the angel-child as he narrates from his vantage point in Heaven. -Shirley O'Conner, Widow, Owner of a Bread and Breakfast, Keen Observer of Human Nature If you have ever had a loved one die, you know grief. The author shares her personal grief journey alongside a parable of her son's experience after death in Heaven. This book offers the ...

Billy Sprague

Letter to a Grieving Heart: Comfort and Hope for Those Who Hurt

With honesty, compassion, and perspective, Billy Sprague reaches out as only one who has suffered deep loss can. Facing the death of a fiance, a beloved grandmother, and a favorite college professor, Sprague pulls from the depths of his soul to share insights and encouragement with those living through grief and heartache. Illustrated with restful, hope-filled photographs of nature, Letter to a Grieving Heart will comfort the broken and assure them that someday they, too, will feel the sun again.

Wendy Deaton, Kendall Johnson

Grow: Someone I Love Died: A Child's Workbook about Loss and Grieving

Someone I Love Died is a creative, child-friendly program designed for use with elementary school children, filled with illustrations and original exercises to foster healing, self-understanding, and optimal growth.