I Love You from the Edges: Lessons from Raising Grandchildren

What Readers are Saying An amazing captivating story. It gives grandparents raising kids the comfort of knowing you are not alone. -Bill Trammell a single grandfather from Wisconsin raising his adopted grandson. Karen is honest and vulnerable and takes even the worst of what happened and makes something beautiful out of it. A compelling story from someone whos been there! -Laura Montané Bailey LMFT author of Courageous Love Karen tells her story with integrity in a compelling style leaving the reader wanting more. Through her challenges she found the way to empowerment giving the reader a gift. -Lynne R. Gassel author of Fifth Child: The Turbulent Path that Led to Raising Our Childs Child By sharing her moving poignant journey of raising her three granddaughters Karen reveals her challenges commitment and courage along with her desire to empower other grandparents. -Donne Davis Founder GaGa Sisterhood a social network for grandmas I Love You from the Edges is Karens love story of raising her young granddaughters for several years letting them capture her heart her life and her soul and then having to give them back - resulting in a painful yet spiritual journey of love healing and reunion. Along with her story she includes suggestions on the hows whats and whys one should consider when beginning the journey of raising someone elses child. Included is the health and wellness assessment program Karen designed specifically for grandparents and relatives raising children. Using her holistic approach this assessment focuses on six aspects of wellness: physical emotional social spiritual mental/intellectual and environmental. Whether you are a grandparent great-something aunt uncle or any relative raising someone elses child this book is for you.