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"Every moment of your journey toward home is a moment to appreciate." Some people believe and support the quote above and some adamantly disagree. I have found, however, instead of looking back at the bridges you crossed and the past failures in life, think on where you have come and where you are now. I said, "Think; but don't reflect and dwell on them." If you look at how far you have to go and how many bridges you have to cross before declaring your life a success, then you will find yourself doubting your worth and criticizing the decisions you have made in getting to this very moment in your life. Every moment you spend criticizing and doubting your worth is a moment you have wasted. Be careful...don't wish or throw one moment of your life away. The poem, The Bridge Builder by Will Allen Dromgoole, stressed the importance of leaving a legacy of character building skills and moral lessons for the next generation. At least, that is the logical inference one would make when the poem is read and taken to heart. The poem has become a favorite of business and religious motivational speakers throughout the years. As I have reflected on the poem and its meaning, I have come to the conclusion that bridge building is an important tool in one's tool chest of living life. Whether it is a bridge that offers a traveler a means of getting to where his destination is taking him or a bridge that offers a means of protection in the storms of life, bridge building is a rewarding accomplishment as we travel life's highway to our final destination. In my first book, The Bridge Builder (2012), the reader was introduced to my dad and mom, Jay and Edna Glynn "Bill" Cumby. These two wonderful people enlightened the world in which they lived. They were real "bridge builders" and shining examples for their children and others who came across their bridges and paths in life. This book, The Bridge Builder: Bracing for Life's Challenges, is a continuing story of my dad, mom, and other "bridge builders" who hold a special place in my heart. How I handle issues today is influenced by the ethical values and character traits of these special ones whom I have been privileged to know as bridge builders. I pray that you, the reader, will get a close-up glimpse of these gentle giants as they lived life and have now crossed the bridge into glory with their Creator. All of the stories told in this writing are great counseling tools for the young and the "not so young." Parents will love the idea of reading to their children these life experiences from the memories of a son who learned from wise and responsible parents as he traveled on the highway of life. My joy in writing is to know that some laughed a little and some cried a little as they walked through life with me. The experiences told in the book are true; however, the experiences are told in light of how I remembered them and how they affected me at the time. As I reflect on them now, I see that they provided structure and foundational truths that have helped me to live life to the fullest. All the experiences have helped me to see the importance of my relationship with my God, my family, and the dear friends and acquaintances who have encouraged me to live my life with joy and contentment to the very end. Enjoy the book and make sure you take to heart those experiences that will help you to live the abundant life. "In life, learn to wiggle, giggle, smile, cry, and eat your favorite ice cream cone even if you are on your way to a funeral." "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein "When the time comes for you to leave this earth, if it doesn't become a lesser place with your absence, then you have wasted your life." Shaun Hick, The Army of Five Men


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781493760626
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 186
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: Bracing for Life's Challenges
  • Width: 133 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1493760629
  • Publisher Date: 05 Feb 2014
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Weight: 249 gr

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