COMFORT

SOMEONE I LOVE DIED

Children in our culture experience loss in many ways, whether through a move, through divorce, or through the death of a friend or relative. Once a child grasps the concept of death, it becomes one of their greatest fears in life. Someone I Love Died provides a positive approach for children to deal with the death of a friend or loved one in a comforting, non-threatening way and points them to Jesus Christ, the ultimate source of comfort and security.

• Includes a Faith Parenting Guide®.
• Provides helpful, personal activities.
• Addresses questions a child may have – and gives honest answers.

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ANGEL HUGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Even though the body may be sick, cancer can never destroy the spirit. In these thirty-one reflections, LaDonna Meinders-herself a cancer patient-shares the scriptures, stories, and experiences that have given her strength and transformed her life through this most difficult time. She shows us that we need to care for our spirit, as well as our body, that we can find and give comfort in the simplest forms, and that there is something to be grateful for in every day. Each reflection offers a scripture passage of solace and guidance, stories and thoughts of encouragement and spiritual growth, an inspiring quote, and a prayer.

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THE HEALING CHOICE

Your Guide to Emotional Recovery After an Abortion

Few women can walk away from the experience of abortion without some lingering emotional discomfort. Unresolved feelings of guilt, shame, and sadness may not surface until months, often years, after an abortion. We may lead outwardly normal lives, but these emotions can continue to cast a shadow, having a negative impact on personal relationships, coloring our moral or religious beliefs, even causing anxiety when we deal with a planned pregnancy. These feelings, if ignored, can possibly manifest themselves in more troubling ways, resulting in unstable relationships, self-destructive and addictive behaviors, depression, and low self-esteem.

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SARAH'S GRANDMA GOES TO HEAVEN

A Book about Grief

Helping Kids Heal is a series designed to help children cope with difficult life issues by letting them know that God is with them always.

In this touching story a little girl named Sarah learns how to cope with the death of her grandmother. She is very sad, and she doesn't understand where grandma has gone. In Sarah's Grandma Goes to Heaven children will learn not only about heaven, but God's wonderful plan.

A special section at the end written by R. Scott Stehouwer, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Calvin College and clinical psychologist, provides suggestions for parents and caregivers of hurting children.

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IT'S OKAY TO CRY

A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Through the Losses of Life

Look through the eyes of a child again. When something unexpected, disappointing, or traumatic occurs, children feel a very real sense of loss. They may respond with fear or with anger. Most likely they are confused. They have questions they want answered. They need help from their parents - or others who care - to understand and process their grief.

It's Okay to Cry offers practical help for parents. It explains the symptoms of loss and unresolved grief so that parents can recognize them and walk alongside their children on the path to recovery.

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