Treasure Hunt: A Story About Grief and Healing
Treasure Hunt
Heather is faced with big emotions when she visits Grammy and Grizzly for the first time after her sister went to be with Jesus. With patience and grace, Heather is introduced to some coping tools and learns how she can lean on God’s word as she walks through the anger, sadness, as well as happiness and hope that accompany the death of someone we love.
Readers will witness this through the eyes of a ten year old girl as she aims to help others who have experienced loss.
About Kelly May Harris
Passionate and Dedicated
Christian, wife, and stay home mom out of Schertz, Texas, Kelly May Harris longs to help others dive beyond surface level in relationships. Fueled by support of family and close relationships from childhood, through college, on into marriage, parenthood and loss, Kelly’s’ passion reignited “not to let grief become bigger than God.” Harris hopes through her writing, readers, young and young at heart, see Love wins.
God is Always Chasing After You
Formatted as a collection of letters and stories author Kelly Harris shares some of her and her family’s journey through critical illness and loss of her daughter Kayla and mother Debra. Inspired by the heart and love for God and others of her daughter Kayla, Harris shares some intimate moments with the reader.
A tool for people who’ve experienced, whoare experiencing, or those desiring perspective, of walking through critical illness and loss to ultimately work on connection. Prayerfully the reader will find connection with their loved one/s, and the Creator Himself as they approach or walk through this healing journey.
God is Always Chasing After You includes stories and scripture to share with family and friends alike, including children. Be warned, some of the stories may spark awkward to start conversations through the raw sharing of real moments. It is the authors heart to let the reader know they’re not alone, no matter how isolated their circumstances may have them feeling. It is the authors prayer that the healing journey, though it will forever hurt, hurts in such a way as to both honor their loved one and the Creator
Smiles to Share
Often obstacles big and small alike, stand in the way of fostering connections between relationships. Inspired by the author’s family who faced their own obstacles, specifically circling the illness and ultimately loss of her daughter Kayla, Smiles to Share because God’s Always Chasing After You aims to help simplify this vital relationship need of connection. One story, one question, one smile, at a time.
In the 15 cute entries Harris creates relatable yet fun ways to share with one another on essential topics. Fifteen entries, illustrations, a seek and find activity, and a Connecting Ideas section offers a tool to people who want to create connection with young, old, and those in between in simple or in deeper ways.
Discuss the tug of war between life, faith, and emotions. Be amazed together at little things through adventures. Relate to the power of the word “help” and “thank you.” Treasure telling the truth and spending time. Find out names God the Father calls you. Learn or create a hand game. Animals are at every turn as you remember “God’s Love through Jesus Rocks.” Wander together with a squirrel superhero or a ducky friend. Giggle with a skunk, a possum, and a beaver. Talk about friendship and faith. Find a special place where you can feel the love and adventure that surrounds you even on hard days. Spot ways to connect with family and friends alike in a way as simple as sharing a story or a smile. Venture into discussions of faith with various scripture references and discuss how the scripture might relate to the story or your own story. All in all, this collection of stories can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be.
(For deeper discussion and older audiences another book, God is Always Chasing After You with Smiles to Share, contains the same stories as well as more about the author’s journey with her family through the critical illness and ultimately loss of her daughter. A book for those facing the healing journey of life through caretaking, critical illness, and loss.)
Ladybug Landing
Ladybug Landing
Announcing Ladybug Landing is ready to go on Amazon! A fully illustrated children’s book with seek and find activity and coming soon a special addition information sheet on the website.
The Skunks Run Amuck
Out on an evening walk together with Dad, Sister, and Trip the dog, a boy witnesses a show. Not one, not two, but three skunks—or is he aware of all of the danger--the illustrations will show an extra little stinker the boy never sees! How do skunks not stink and surprise people anyway?
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