Laughter From Heaven by Barbara Johnson (2004, Hardcover)

When you loose a child, it is hard for anyone to find words to comfort you and it is difficult, near impossible, for you to beleive that there could be anyone out there who knows what you are feeling or that someone could help you thru this terrible time of a death of your child. Although all of us who have lost a child havent written a book on the subject, there is one woman, who kept her wounds open and raw by writting her story to share with others in hope to help them find their way back to some joy and laghter.Barbara's story is not just about loosing one son, but about loosing 2 children and later her husband, and also was seperated from yet another son for 11 years because he was gay. Barbara's books arent just written for Christians. They are written for anyone and everyone who needs some LAUGHTER from Heaven, some inspiration to face each new day! She knows HOW YOU FEEL, because she has been there and she wanted to help others find their way back from the pits of despair by her testimony of her love for the Lord, thru the trials she faced and thru her books and speaking engagements the last 3 decades. Barbara willing bares her sole to the public in hopes she can help just one person find renewed strength.

In every book I have read that was written by or co-authored by Barbara Johnson, I have found renewed spirit, uplifting from depression, strength for a new day, passion for Christ and certainly a new outlook on life and death. I dont beleive that anyones problems are more great than someone elses I just beleive they maybe different and how we handle our problems can determine the outcome to be sure! If you are in the pits of despair, you can find inspiration in Barbara's books to find your way back to the land of the living by reading her testimony and how she used God's word and her faith in him to get thru all the challanges God allowed her to live thru. The devotional books written by Barbara Johnson or even the ones she has co-authored with other great authors are a wonderful way to start each of your days! You have something insprtional and uplifting to read each day of the year. You dont have to be a beleiver in any particular faith to be inspired by Barbara's writting! Most of the trials or heartache you may face today in your life can be helped by reading any of Barbara Johnsons books! Read one of her books and you will find yourself wanting more! Barbara Johnsons books focus on living through many trials and tribulations including the deaths of her husband and two sons, and also the discovery that one of her remaining sons is gay which challanges her in many ways. She faces these challanges head on while she is supported by her faith in the Lord. She converts heartache and sorrow to joy and humor which has literally helped millions of people, including myself, to get thru lifes challanges even if they have differnt problems than she had to face! Christians and non christians alike can find comfort and joy and a new attitude when reading her books. Her testimony and advice on facing lifes dilemas can be applied to just about any situation. Well written and well worth reading! She started Spatula Minstries and has a website to help support you and lift you up in hard times. She also has several video clips on youtube and support groups in Yahoo. Barbara passed away in July of 2007 but her son David carries on her work faithfully. Turn your trials into joy by reading her books.