Rainbows Storms

Enter into the world of two young girls, each diagnosed with congenital heart disease, and witness how their unique paths translate into an instant connection between them. Their rare journeys, complete with surgeries at young ages and other complexities difficult for children to process, lends itself to forging a friendship that has given them the confidence to endure the lifelong fight against their CHDs and the emotional challenges that follow. The rainbows and storms the girl face side-by-side creates a special bond that helps carry them through challenges, yet also normalizes their childhood, including embracing their warrior zipper scar. Faith, hope, and love is instilled in the girls from their mothers and proves to be the anchor of all the uncertainty and their roadmap for learning to support each other along the way.

Storms roll in and out of our lives... it might be a broken relationship, a job loss, an illness, or worse, the death of a loved one. So how do we find a rainbow when we are on such a dark journey? This book shares how one family chose to see the rainbows in their lives. Are you ready to find the rainbows in your life? When Ann and her husband walked into the doctor's office, they were prepared to hear the worst. Randy had been battling with cancer for a long time and they knew that there was a possibility that the latest treatment hadn't been successful. They were right. And on a fateful day Randy said goodbye to his loved ones and went to be with the Lord. As Ann and her children mourned the loss of their husband and father, they began to see that perhaps things were not as bleak as they first seemed and that perhaps, with the help of a loving community and family, they might emerge from this storm strong and full of light. Almost any family can point to a date when their family, in some way or another, changed forever. For Ann Asprey's family, that day was July 21, 2004. Rainbows in the Storm chronicles her family's journey since that day through the severe illness of a loved one and all the trials, tears and unexpected triumphs discovered in her family's storm.

Rainbows and storms is a collection of poetry that portrays pain, heartache, abuse, survival, dreams, and love. A voice of whispered traumas no one could hear. Every soul has to survive the storm to enjoy the sight of the rainbow. The insides of every human have their share of rainbows and storms. All you have to do is look through those eyes and pay attention. Follow me into my heart, you will find places you haven’t seen before.

Storms and Rainbows was written to inspire anyone who is going through a trial of any kind. It is a book of short stories to remind you know matter what you are going through that just like God promised the rainbow, he will always be there to see you through your storms at the end. My book is about fictional characters with real trials; it is to remind you that there is victory in God. My prayer is that it will comfort you through your storm.Some storms are small, some are huge; as God promised, the rainbow is always at the end. Letting us know that he is the same God today. After you have done all that you can, stand and wait on the salvation of the Lord. My prayer is that this book will encourage you to be strong in the Lord.

A hopeful picture book that reminds readers we are all connected. Sometimes we are separated by distance, sometimes by the way we feel. Even though the world is full of barriers that can make us feel alone, we are all just on one end of a rainbow—connected by all that color and light, there is always something, or someone, waiting for us on the other side! Inspired by the multitude of rainbows found in the windows of homes around the world following the coronavirus lockdown, this uplifting picture book shares a message of hope and resilience that is truly timeless. • Offers comfort to readers young and old • Perfect inspirational read-aloud • Celebrates the power and importance of community support On the other side of a window, there is a neighbor. On the other side of a sadness, there is a hug. And on the other side of a storm, there is a rainbow. Poetically told with a heartwarming message for some of life's most difficult moments, this book encourages readers to look past their immediate surroundings and find comfort, connection, and courage. • Ideal for young readers going through any difficult experience • Parents and grandparents looking for a story with a positive, hopeful message • Fans of picture books that teach new perspectives

Rainbows in the Storm is an intimate and raw look into a mother’s heart as she encounters the shocking diagnoses of two of her children with a terminal heart condition. You will journey with her while she desperately tries to find hope and courage among her pain as she faces some very unexpected circumstances. This book reveals that God can heal hearts that are broken physically, emotionally, and spiritually and that he hears our prayers, speaks to people, and still does miracles. The author includes personal journal entries, Bible verses and a vivid depiction of events from her children’s diagnoses through to the heart-transplant of her daughter. However this is no ordinary transplant! There are many complications and shocks encountered. You will walk away with lessons on parenthood, persevering through pain, and inspired to have greater faith in your own hardships.

Rainbows through the Storm shares a mother's story of her struggle with grief and faith. Her family endured one of life's worst nightmares, the deaths of two children.