musgrave ph. d.

NEWLY EXPANDED AND REVISED
Original copyright: 2017The Topaz Collection: is filled with Personal Awakenings stories. Did you ever have an experience and know at once that the memories of that moment would last you a lifetime? These are the 'Awakenings' moments we repeatedly replay in our heads. Read Charlotte Snead's story, Becoming Grandmother to discover how her newly adopted toddler grandson suddenly realized that this woman pushing his stroller was actually his grandmother, rather than a part-time caretaker. Then read Melanie Sue Bowles story, A Horse Named Cody, who, after getting unhelpful advice from many 'experts' on how to tame her belligerent horse, discovers the best solution during a simple one sentence conversation with a neighbor. Other personal awakenings stories happen over a more extended period of time. Read Adrienne Drake's story of how nurturing a wounded butterfly and observing its behavior helped her strengthen her self-esteem as she faced a new stage in her life. Or Susan C. Haley's story, Miracle, of how she helped a newborn calf come into this world and what it taught her about the sanctity of all life. These are just a few of the stories written by a group of talented authors who share personal experiences that have touched them deeply and are likely to enrich your life as well. If you are looking for stories to warm your heart and inspire you to live your life more fully, read this book. And don't be surprised if you begin to view the world and your place in it slightly differently after savoring the Tales 2 Inspire Topaz Collection group of Personal Awakenings stories. Beause of Anmazon's policy of only permitting nine author names to be listed, the name Adrienne Drake, M.D. is unfortunatlely omitted from this list of valued authors whose stories appear in this collection.

When I was 4 1/2 years old, I remember being sent to my room for a nap, but instead of resting, I practiced printing alphabet letters - all over my newly papered bedroom wall. What I most recall about that day was having to stand behind the dinette door, perched next to my mother’s old Singer sewing machine, until I apologized for my misbehavior. I couldn’t understand why I was being punished for all my hard work, so I stood there for what seemed like hours, rather than say the simple words, ＂I’m sorry.＂ Fortunately that inauspicious beginning didn’t dull my enthusiasm for writing. I share this little story to give you a glimpse into me and my stubborn ways as a child. You will learn about the adult me by reading the ＂About the Author＂ pages following each of the two stories I wrote and included within this Topaz Collection.