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Standing Together: The Inspirational Story of a Wounded Warrior and Enduring Love By Carlos R. Evans and Rosemarie Evans with Cecil Murphey Kregel Publications Tour dates: August 6-20 CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP! About the book A true story of hope and courage in the face of astonishing challenges   During his fourth deployment, US Marine Corps Sergeant Carlos Evans stepped on an IED--and the loss of both legs and his left hand was just the beginning of the struggle for his life. For the next two years, he and his wife, Rosemarie, went through the ...

Welby O’Brien’s ‘Love Our Vets’ Caregiver Comfort Pack Giveaway

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Do you have a loved one who has seen war and has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at some level? More than likely you who love your veteran will also be deeply and profoundly affected, which is why Welby O'Brien wrote  Love Our Vets , a resource for restoring hope for families of veterans with PTSD.  Sharing as a counselor and from her personal experience of living with a 100% disabled veteran with PTSD, Welby O’Brien gives hope, encouragement, and practical help for families and loved ones who are caught in the wake of the trauma. Love Our Vets answers more than 60 heartfelt questions, providing down-to-earth wisdom and much-needed tips for taking care of yourself. Take some time to care for yourself as the caregiver by entering to win a prize pack from Welby full of items to help you relax and de-stress.   One grand prize winner will receive: A copy of  Love Our Vets A picture frame to remind yourself to pray for your vet and the other veterans A woode...

Restoring hope for families of veterans with PTSD

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  Welby O’Brien offers practical wisdom for families facing the daily challenges of PTSD Affecting millions in the U.S. alone, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is rampant and escalating at an alarming rate. For the sufferer facing this disorder, life is fraught with stress, anxiety, difficulties and heartache. However, for every one person struggling with PTSD, there are many more friends and family members who are also deeply and profoundly impacted. Author Welby O’Brien offers help and hope to families of PTSD sufferers in Love Our Vets: Restoring Hope for Families of Veterans with PTSD (Deep River Books/2 nd edition/ ISBN: 9781940269597/$15.97) . Misconceptions and stigmas abound — many people believe PTSD is “all in their head,” or have misinformation regarding the seriousness of the condition. However, Love Our Vets reveals anyone who has been involved in a traumatic event can be affected by the disorder, and if someone has seen war, he or she probabl...