The Carers Book of Positive Thoughts is filled with uplifting ideas to help Carers maintain a positive attitude towards their role as Carers. Carers of all ages, the world over, face significant changes in their lives when a loved one becomes ill. They can experience emotional and physical stress, which after a time, may affect their health and mental outlook. This book, written from the authors own experiences, will help Carers to overcome negative thoughts, and develop a positive attitude and self-belief which will enhance the quality of their lives, and consequently the lives of their loved ones.
Twenty year old Liam Doyle, a recovering schizophrenic, is discharged from an Irish psychiatric hospital, determined to make a new start in life. He gives a book of poems he has written to Maddie, a fellow patient. Liam's homecoming causes turmoil in his family. His intolerant father refuses to acknowledge his illness, convinced it will bring shame on the family. Liam is unprepared for the social stigma associated with mental illness in his home town. To make matters worse his father has rented his bedroom for extra income to Mick Foley, a shady character. Liam resents Mick's presence in his home. Liam needs his own space. Liam sets out to prove he is capable of leading a normal life. The priest arranges for him to work in the church graveyard. Here he meets and forms a deep friendship with nineteen year old Ellie O'Connor who regularly visits her mother's grave. They share a love of poetry. Liam's world is turned upside down when he is arrested on suspicion of murdering Mick Foley, who has been dealing in drugs. Events take a surprising turn when Maddie provides a reprieve for Liam. But will his family and Ellie O'Connor be convinced...?
Carers are of any age from all walks of life. They don't choose to become carers, it just happens. As a result many experience fears, anxieties, guilt, loneliness. The aim of my pocketsize book is to pass on positive thoughts to encourage carers to cope with negative emotions.
Anything a dog can do, a pig can do better - or so Plum Duff thinks. Besides, she just cannot understand why dogs should get to do all kinds of fun things, while she is expected to behave. But then, Plum Duff is no ordinary piglet; she is small and brave and clever. Too clever, perhaps, which is why she so often finds herself in trouble.
Everyone expects Brian Lawson, the new guy in school, to be an arrogant show-off-- he has captained the KwaZulu-Natal Colts after all. But for Brian this rural school in the Midlands is a welcome change from his old school in Durban, even if there are girls on the team.
For years, I have heard real-life stories from women in the midst of a storm. Their stories have been heart-wrenching because of powerful feelings of hopelessness. They have experienced tragic losses, severely broken childhoods, rebellion of many kinds, abortion, sexual abuse, abusive relationships, broken marriages and many other desperate situations. So often, hearing someone elses story with similar experiences created hope. These ladies show with Gods grace, no situation is beyond restoration and healing! Some familiar questions I consistently hear from broken hearts are: Where is my hope? Will I survive this? Am I being punished by God? Will I ever be able to trust again? Will my children and family survive this? How do you forgive God and the one who hurt you? How do you forgive yourself? My shame is overwhelming. How do you overcome it? Did you feel angry? Did you get mad at God? How did you get out of bed in the morning? Where is God in all this mess? How can a good God let this happen? Do you hear me God? What do I do about all the gossip? How can God use this tragedy for good?
An excellent anthology to introduce readers to Amy Carmichael and her writings. This selection of poetry and prose will open your heart to a deeper relationship with God.
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