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Glimpses of Heaven: True Stories of Hope and Peace at the End of Life's Journey

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What an incredible compilation of stories. Here is an opportunity to gain firsthand details of what those who are dying have to say, see and feel in the moments before they pass. It is hard to argue with a first-hand account. It is also quite eye-opening to notice that nearly every story has a hint of similarity where the characters (real people) themselves are anything but similar ranging from small children to the very old...the inherent conclusion is that spirituality and love invariably inhabits us all. If you are going to die...and as Mrs. Harris says, everybody dies, this book should be on your list to finish sooner rather than later.

Glimpses of Heaven is a collection of Trudy's experiences, each a short story, so it is easy to pick up and put down. Ok, it is NOT-at-all easy to put down! You won't be able. This book made me giggle, laugh, sigh, smile and sob until my pillow was wet. It is a wonderful book, full of inspiration and hope. It will make you recall the death of dear loved ones and think about your own mortality with greater comfort, peace and understanding. Trudy has a wonderful gift of expression so that you are right in that room, reliving that experience. You feel the emotions: sadness, comfort, grief, bonding and relief - mixed in with her great sense of humor and a new understanding of what death is like. It is eye-opening and a great read. I highly recommend this book.

I've had the incredible blessing of being in the room when God welcomes one home. It's a very holy moment that often words cannot describe. But somehow, Trudy Harris has managed to take us to those holy moments so sweetly and intimately that each of us can now have a Glimpse of Heaven through those who have gone before. This is a thought provoking and touching book. It will make you smile, bring you comfort and maybe you'll even shed a happy tear. We've shared this book with friends and family, you'll want to as well.

This is one of those rare books that you will savor for a lifetime. Each story brings you to the realization that God knows who you are, cares about where you are and wants to bring you safely Home.

You MUST read this book if....

...You have a loved one who is dying.
...You, yourself, have a terminal illness.
...You have wondered what is happening in those final days when a loved one seems to bounce around between present reality and seemingly nonsensical statements or memories.
...You have wondered if God REALLY knows your name, your needs and your longings.
...You have doubted the existence of God.
...You want a book filled with first-person accounts of God's Mercy and love.

Only 188 pages long, each story can stand on its own merits. You can read one at a time and ponder its meaning or you can read it through in a day. No matter how you read it.......just read it.

Trudy's book helps you understand the importance of listening to the words of your loved one while they are passing from this world into Heaven. You can walk with them, hold their hand, let them know you are hearing what they say while they make this transition, and you will be richer and wiser from being able to get a glimpse of Heaven as they enter.

Trudy is truly an angel with a message everyone should receive.

Edry Rowe Surrency

Trudy Harris shares with us some of her many profound experiences while tending to the very special emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of the dying. These true stories are beautifully told in a very easy and readable form. All of us have family members, friends, and loved ones who have died, are dying, or will die. This book helps us understand the inevitable.

We all can derive some level of comfort surrounding our own mortality. Trudy Harris is obviously a truly compassionate care giver and a very special person. And, now we know she is a wonderful writer. After reading her book, I purchased several copies to give to friends and family.

Glimpses of Heaven is an important book and will truly help you and those you love.

I thank you Trudy Harris for writing this book because you are a very special messenger with a very important message for all of us. When each of the people in your book came into the world, they were blessed as God's creatures. They were surrounded by family and friends who helped prepare their entrance and their way.

And now at the end of their lives, they are preparing to be born to eternity - another entrance and another way. Your stories demonstrate very clearly how to help them along this part of the journey. Letting them fully live as they die. Surrounded by the love of family and friends and Hospice listening to their needs and concerns and helping everyone to work together emotionally, spiritually, and physically, in order to support the dying member to ease their entrance into eternity. Just as you did Trudy with your grandfather. I loved your story of your grandfather dying in his easy chair and after wards all the rest of you climbing into his bed and falling asleep. You were tired and you had all worked together for him. A job well done.

In one of your stories, the person dying said it was like moving from one room to the next. This comment reminded me of my mother's death in 1979. Being a nurse and believing in Hospice, I was able to completely hear what she wanted and support her wishes. She was amazing at the way she looked at her death. So calm and so ready. She was a very devout Catholic and ready to meet God.

She left me a wonderful legacy as your stories do for all your readers today. A lot of people are not aware of these things and this is why I am so grateful you wrote your book. This is also why I got involved with a Hospice in 1979 which eventually became Hospice of Northeast Florida. During this time, I worked with two very special pioneers and co founders, Shirley Doyle RN and Paul Brenner, a Lutheran Minister. What a great gift and legacy they gave to all of us who have since followed their foot steps to allow their Hospice efforts to grow and become the Community Hospice that it is today.

Trudy, God Bless you for being such a wonderful Hospice nurse and messenger. What a great gift the people in your book give to all of us now who will follow in their footsteps allowing us to learn and prepare our way to eternity also.

Betty Hurtz RN
Jacksonville Florida
April 27, 2008

This is a must read. I couldn't put it down. The stories are very moving and really touches your heart. It really gets you to thinking of how things will be for us. I have hope through this book. Look forward for a Vol II.


God Bless,
Linda

As a former hospice nurse, and now pastor, this book was an affirmation of all of the experiences I have also been blessed with in both vocations. Trudy Harris HAS written a book full of vignettes that provide hope and peace for the natural process of death...and a wonderful glimpse of the Life yet to be!

Trudy Harris instills great confidence and hope as she shares her true stories. Glimpses of Heaven: True Stories of Hope and Peace at the End of Lifes Journey Who would believe that sharing stories of death and the dying can leave one with such comfort and peace; yet Trudy's patients uplift those who will read of their journey and share in those tender and trusting moments. A great book to read--a great book to give!