Bøger af Geniene Dotson Gary

The marriage was supposed to last forever, but it didn't! This book is for women (and men) who suddenly find themselves thrust into the role of single parenting. Just as there are labor pains in childbirth, there are labor pains in the process of single parenting. Left to raise four children ages eleven, ten, five, and four years old, Geniene shares some of her labor pains and her labor of love as a single mother. She openly discusses her early thoughts of suicide. She shares what she calls the second-worst pain a parent could experience--her oldest son sentenced to life in prison--and the peace of God that helps her to bear the never-ending pain. She also shares the story of the car accident that almost took her only daughter's life. She boldly states why she believes that a mother cannot be both a mother and a father to a son. Geniene's faith in God, love for her children, support from family and friends, and determination gave her the strength to push through the pain, focus on her children, and embrace her new life as a single mother. The divorce papers took her by surprise, but God is never caught off guard.

Conversation #1: Women, designed by God to create life in the womb for nine months and then to bring forth that life. To feed that life with the milk that fills our breast during post pregnancy. But what happens when that season is over, and the birthing womb begins to shut down? Answer: Hot flashes, night sweats, personal summers, and mood swings. It's the season that almost every woman will go through. Yet, it's the elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. The elephant's name is menopause. The author shares her personal story of night sweats, hot flashes, and mood swings. She shares a humorous story of having one of her first hot flashes while speaking with her male supervisor. She discusses what she defines as the "craziness" of mood swings. What about "man"opause? Yes, she goes there. By the way, did you know that menopause is just one day? (Huh?) Conversation #2: Around The Table The author addresses her grandchildren being biracial and the negative connotation behind the "one drop rule". The author shares true stories of other women's struggles and journeys. She challenges readers to remember before you judge, criticize, or ridicule someone to remind yourselves that: "We don't know their story." The author shares how she took her first swimming lessons in August 2017, and the importance of "letting go of the wall" both literally and symbolically in life. Her Christmas story, in which her father shared how much he loved her without saying a word, will warm your heart. Come join the author in an around the table discussion as she addresses a few of her questions, comments, and concerns. This book is an informative read for both women and men. Second time author Geniene Dotson Gary is a wife, mother, and grandmother. As of April 30, 2021, she retired from the Los Angeles County Probation Department after over thirty years of service. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of La Verne while struggling to raise four children on her own. She remarried in 2000. She and her husband Floyd Gary attend Abundant Living Family Church in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Diego Mesa and his wife, Cindy, are the executive and founding pastors. If you would like to get in contact with Geniene, please send an email: ggdotson1@verizon.net.