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Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet: Inspiring Faith Stories for Older Adults
Thirty heartwarming stories of people from ages 70 to 100 show how strong faith can help us overcome trials and sorrows and live with hope. A scripture and prayer accompany each story. This book makes a wonderful gift for any older adult who needs to know that their life still matters to God and others. Enlarged Print
112 pages, ebook
First published February 1, 2011
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Missy Buchanan
18 books14 followersMissy Buchanan is the author several books, all relating to aging and faith: Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body, Talking with God in Old Age, Don't Write my Obituary Just Yet, and Aging Faithfully (all published by Upper Room Books.) She is also the co-author of My Story, My Song: Mother-Daughter Reflections on Life and Faith along with 87 year-old Lucimarian Roberts and her daughter, Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America. Her newest book is Joy Boosters: 120 Ways to Encourage Older Adults. Missy also writes a monthly column, "Aging Well," for The United Methodist Reporter and another for MinistryMatters.com. She writes for many publications, including Mature Living, Mature Years and Presbyterians Today.
Missy is a popular speaker and conference leader for older adult ministries and retirement communities. She has appeared on many Christian TV and radio shows. She has also appeared on Good Morning America for a segment about aging and faith with Robin Roberts and Robin's mother.
Missy is a popular speaker and conference leader for older adult ministries and retirement communities. She has appeared on many Christian TV and radio shows. She has also appeared on Good Morning America for a segment about aging and faith with Robin Roberts and Robin's mother.
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April 19, 2011
"Another excellent resource from Missy Buchanan."
Missy Buchanan has a heart for senior citizens. Her books reflect this generous passion and is evident in all her books.
In Living With Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults, she encourages older adults living in nursing homes or retirement facilities offering wisdom on topics such as loneliness, loss, and keeping self-pity at bay. In Talking with God in Old Age: Meditations and Psalms, Missy offers select devotions for senior citizens. And now, Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet: Inspiring Faith Stories for Older Adults, Missy offers 30 redeeming stories highlighting the secret to living all of your days in peace, assurance, and honor.
Each of the 30 real life stories are followed by a scripture reference and a prayer. The book is printed in large print making it much easier for senior citizens to read.
What's inside? What kind of stories are contained in this book?
There is Flo, the straight-talking fact checker also known as 'the Annie Oakley of Medicare' that seems to impart joy every where she goes. She's a no-nonsense woman with a focus on the truly important things in this life and no time for the other.
There is Ed, the 90-year-old man who is still receiving the benefits of the seeds planted in his bible classes. His students still visit him at the retirement center just to offer thanks for the years he devoted to teaching them.
There is Roger, just a child when he vowed to his father to live an honorable life, he is still active and often vocal about Christians who put away their faith when the walk into their workplaces.
These are just a few of the thirty stories. If you ask me which one I'd like to be in my latter years, I think I would pick Flo. Matter of fact the cover photo is what I imagine Flo to look like.
Our pastor died in 2010 and during an interim time, I was given the honor of visiting the homebound members of our Church. I took copies of Missy Buchanan's books with me as gifts. The ladies I visited truly appreciated them.
Missy Buchanan has a heart for senior citizens. Her books reflect this generous passion and is evident in all her books.
In Living With Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults, she encourages older adults living in nursing homes or retirement facilities offering wisdom on topics such as loneliness, loss, and keeping self-pity at bay. In Talking with God in Old Age: Meditations and Psalms, Missy offers select devotions for senior citizens. And now, Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet: Inspiring Faith Stories for Older Adults, Missy offers 30 redeeming stories highlighting the secret to living all of your days in peace, assurance, and honor.
Each of the 30 real life stories are followed by a scripture reference and a prayer. The book is printed in large print making it much easier for senior citizens to read.
What's inside? What kind of stories are contained in this book?
There is Flo, the straight-talking fact checker also known as 'the Annie Oakley of Medicare' that seems to impart joy every where she goes. She's a no-nonsense woman with a focus on the truly important things in this life and no time for the other.
There is Ed, the 90-year-old man who is still receiving the benefits of the seeds planted in his bible classes. His students still visit him at the retirement center just to offer thanks for the years he devoted to teaching them.
There is Roger, just a child when he vowed to his father to live an honorable life, he is still active and often vocal about Christians who put away their faith when the walk into their workplaces.
These are just a few of the thirty stories. If you ask me which one I'd like to be in my latter years, I think I would pick Flo. Matter of fact the cover photo is what I imagine Flo to look like.
Our pastor died in 2010 and during an interim time, I was given the honor of visiting the homebound members of our Church. I took copies of Missy Buchanan's books with me as gifts. The ladies I visited truly appreciated them.
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