How do you justify the dichotomy of tragedy and triumph? Suffering is universal. And the promise of triumph is uncertain. We share this fact with all human beings in the world; young and old, firm and infirm, rich and poor. Suffering knows no bounds of class or caste. We are often defeated and left without hope, rather than enjoying our victory over adversity. From the Seeds of Affliction: the Fruits of Suffering is a book which reflects the adversity encountered by the author after the loss of her 18 year old son to suicide. It is a compendium of articles born out of the author's own experience, thought, and reflections. The Fruits of Suffering constitutes triumph over our struggles and the good that only God can bring out of our affliction of suffering. From article to article you will discover a continuum of the message of hope - the critical need we all have. We must have the hope to overcome the suffering we are oppressed with in life. We can be better and have greater quality of life because we have persisted through and have gained victory over our adversities. This book is an inspiring and heartfelt read. It will impress both your mind and your emotions. You will find that there is hope, strength, and courage to survive life's harshest of circumstances. In our suffering, we are not alone. God is with us and comforts us. He alone encourages our human spirit to hold on to life when we feel like letting go. This book will be a help and encouragement to you as you not only survive, but are given hope to overcome your own experience of suffering and affliction.
About the Author: Carol Eugenia Thompson Sauceda was born in Austin, Texas in 1954. She transplanted to Colorado in 1985 and has been enjoying her view of the mountains ever since. Carol has a strong academic background. She holds a B. S. in chemistry, a master's degree in electrical engineering and one in counseling. Carol holds two nationally recognized credentials: she is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Board Certified Christian Counselor (BCCC). She is a speaker and addresses the subject of grief as one of her main topics. Carol wrote her first book at age ten, including illustrations. She has written four more books as an adult. Two of her books have been published and the other two will be published in 2013-2014. She is now semiretired and works part time, which allows her ample time for writing. Carol has two sons. Her oldest son lives in Fort Collins with his wife and their children. Carol loves being a grandmother. She is well acquainted with grief, having lost her youngest son to suicide. She has also suffered many other losses. She continues to heal from these griefs and sorrows. Carol is an outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys orienteering, camping, hiking, science fiction, quilting and sewing, puzzles, and cruises. She loves to write. She enjoys living in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she finds inspiration to live every day to the fullest extent by the grace of God.