The StoryA tumultuous process of dealing with a devastating disease is the impetus for this couple to learn to live one day at a time. Avoiding the thoughts of how the future will unfold, the heroine buries her fears in chores as surges of adrenaline ravage her heart. Sleeplessness accompanies her nights, and exhaustion fills her days. The hero struggles to maintain his dignity, as he refuses to accept any change in his life and death story. The system further complicates the journey as hospice policies conflict with decency, leaving them to feel unsafe and forced to deal with incompetence. Eyes tear as they refuse to succumb to the temptation of turning away from God. In spite of this traumatic roller coaster ride, they hang onto the unraveling threads of life through heartaches, tugs of war and, yes, even laughter. The story gives hope to anyone who encounters a difficult situation that cannot be avoided. In addition, helpful coping techniques and pertinent Bible verses are offered in the appendixes. Other works by Carolee include her five children's books that she has illustrated and handcrafted to offer the unique concept of Adult Fairy Tales. Whether read to a child or by an adult, the illustrations will bring delight with a smile and the opportunity to share simple values that have been forgotten with the passage of time. All of these works contain a powerful moral. Her children's books are: Goodie RudeShoes: Series One, children 5 and up.Billy BitterBetter: Series Two, children 5 and up.Granny NeatFreak: children 4 and up.The Mouse House: children 4 and up.That Secret Part of Me: children 3 and up.The books that pair as Adult Fairy Tales are: Granny NeatFreak, Goodie RudeShoes and Billy BitterBetter. These unusual tales make perfect gifts for the person who thinks they have everything. Her other works include: From Silly to Sinister: Short Stories, Books One and Two for teens and adults. Navigating the Potholes of Life: teens and adults. Fiction. adventure, comedy, drama.Reason to Dream: teen and adult fiction. A drama based on a true story. There are three versions of the following book. The Graduation: A stand-alone novel for teens and adults. Fiction.The Graduation with Study Guide for parents with teens, teens and adults. The Graduation Study Guide for the individual who prefer a separate copy of the guide. With God in Mind: Thought provoking prose for teens and adults. Available in paperback and as an ebook.Thank you for your interest in my work.
About the Author: Stepping out of her safety zone, Carolee went to college at age thirty-six to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing, graduating magna cum laude. Mentored by a college professor and his wife, she set her sights to obtain her degree in four years while she raised her five children. Her mentors' favorite distraction during that period sounded something like this, "keep your eyes on the end of the tunnel." The light slowly got brighter as Carolee approached graduation and she grew in understanding and self-worth. Her nursing career awarded her many opportunities to broaden her horizons as she worked on a surgical floor, lectured for the hospital's Wellness Program, became a Director of Nursing, Director of In-service and an Infection Control Practitioner. However, the inherited entrepreneurial blood ran deep in her heart and she left nursing and opened Carolee Realty Group to continue to serve the needs of others. After nine years of success, her husband was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Unable to meet the demands of her career and be a full-time caregiver, she closed her brokerage and began to paint her watercolor illustrations and handcrafted her works. After her husband passed, she decided to travel at age sixty- eight. She purchased a thirty-two foot motor home and towed her car thirty-five thousand miles cross-country to promote her work, alone. Her grown children gasped, "You're going to do what?" The voyage turned into the comedy of a lifetime, meeting only one turkey and thousands of eagles. Other interests other than writing, are family happenings, singing (when no one is listening), playing the piano, traveling, reading, computer games, and walking. Her strength of character and her belief in God are evident throughout all of her manuscripts. Thank you for your interest in my work.