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June 1, 2011June 1, 2011

Signs of Hope For Seniors: The Alligators That Chase Us

I had an exciting day today. I officially started writing my second book that has a working title of: “Signs of Hope for Seniors: The Alligators That Chase Us.”

It will cover things that seniors have to face as they reached the autumn of their lives.

Some of the chapters at this point are:

Loneliness
Fear
Death
Rejection
Illness
Hopelessness

More chapters may be added as I write, or these may change.

That is what happened in my first book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” I thought I had a great outline started, but as I wrote I saw other issues that needed to be addressed.

As I write this new book I will be able to speak from experience. I have battle several illnesses. Even to the point of death. I will be able to relate to the fears of the readers I write for.

I have also faced self-doubt, depression, anxiety, fear, and the many other usual suspects seniors face.

As the book unfolds, I will share some excerpts from time to time. Keep coming back to see what is happening with the book, and hear some thoughts I have that may help you as seniors to cope.

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Since we are talking about coping, I would like you to take a look at my first book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.”

It covers many of the same topics as the new book might cover except it is a survival type manual for all ages, not just seniors.

You can see a description by clicking n the “bookstore,” tab at the top of this page. When you do, you will see the cover as well. If you want to read some wonderful endorsements, you can click on the “endorsement,” tab at the top of this page as well.

There is a special sale going on right now. The book is $19.99 in the stores, but you can get it for only $15.99 right now. The shipping has been cut in half as well. A total savings of over $6.00.

I hope you will at least check it out. I think it can change some lives and help people cope.

May 30, 2011May 30, 2011

Be Thankful for Your Freedoms Given to you by the Military

It is Memorial Day, and I am so thankful for the sacrifice that the men and women have gone through to make my world free, and so wonderful.

I am a veteran myself. I served in Korea. I know the trials service men and women go through.

The loneliness of being away from home. The unknown factors of each day. But I am proud that I took the step and enlisted. It helped me be a better man today.

My son is also in the military. He is a career soldier. He served two tours in Iraq, and is now a full Bird Colonial. I am extremely proud of him.

I would be very wrong if I didn’t mention that I have other family members that have served in the military. My brother was in the National Guard, and two of my uncles were in WWII. They both were wounded in the battle.

Think about what we wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for the efforts of the people went that extra mile to serve their country. Thank someone you know right now that served.

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One of the sad parts of the military is that the suicide rate is extremely high in the military. I mentioned some reason that may be a problem in my introduction. Too many hours alone, and facing fear each day.

My quest is that I be able to reach out to the service men and women through my book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” By being there and knowing what they go through I think the book may enlighten them and hopefully give them hope.

If you some good connections in the military that could help me set-up a signing on a base somewhere. I would be more than happy to hold one, and give a portion to a fund that supports the families of the fallen soldiers who took their own lives.

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You can check the book out first by going to the top of this page and clicking on “Bookstore.” When you do, there is a description there plus a picture of the cover. If you need some endorsements, there is also a tab that says “endorsements,” at the top of this page. There are endorsements there from all over the United States.

I hope you at least check the book out. I think it can be a life changer for many.

May 27, 2011

I was Ready to Check out of This Hotel Called Earth

I want to thank a reader from Wisconsin for ordering one copy of my new book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” Let me know what you think of it by sending me a comment, or emailing me at doug@dougbolton.com.

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I just lost a very close friend this last week to a sudden death. He was only 59 years old. He had no signs of illness. He just sat down in his recliner to take a nap, and never woke up.

We never know when God will call us home. It doesn’t matter what your age is, there is never an assurance of tomorrow on our time line of life.

What have you been putting off that is your dream? Do you think you have something that will benefit many people, but have put it on the back burner? Do you feel you aren’t capable of making your dream happen?

Many of us have been where you are. I had a dream over ten years ago of writing a salesman’s book on how to win more clients, and make a lot of money. I had a rough draft in my drawer, and had forgotten about it.

On March 31st, of 2001, I felt lost, full of self-doubt, and battling severe depression. I was even sitting in my rig in a high school parking lot considering if I wanted to check out of this hotel called earth. God had other plans for me and stopped me while I sat in my Ford Explorer crying my eyes out. He came into the rig and calmed the storm. It was like He was saying, ” It is about time you let me carry you the rest of the way.”

I went home and prayed, seeking why God saved my life. I instantly thought of that rough draft in my desk drawer. I pulled it out and thought, “This isn’t what I want to write about. I don’t want to try to convince anyone to be a better salesman. What good is this manuscript to me?”

Then God opened my eyes. I looked at the chapter titles and they fit perfectly into a Self Help Christian book. Each chapter said something that would cause the reader to think about what their life should be like.

One example was, ” Need Directions?” That title was asking potential salespeople if they knew what they were doing to win a client. The new thought was that people need to read the Bible to find out what they needed to do to have eternal life. Every chapter of that book was converted into the book I mentioned in the entry to this post.

I got the needed directions from God and I am here today being able to type this, because God gave me a new gift of life, and I followed His calling.

Don’t let a call from God pass you up. That dream you have is probably from God, and He is waiting for you to realize that and go for it.

Step up to the plate and hit a home run for God, using the gift He has already given you!

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The Book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World,” is on a special sale right now. In the retail stores it is $19.99, but if you order right from this site it is only $15.99. The shipping has been cut in half as well. That is a total savings of over $6.00.

There’s more… ( sounds like an infomercial!) If you order from this site you will get an autographed copy, and a personal note from me.

How do I order? ( I thought you would never ask!) Just go to the top of this page and click on “Bookstore,” and go from there. If you want to read some strong endorsements for the book, you can also click on “endorsements,” at the top. There are many endorsements from all over the United States.

I hope you will at least check out the book and read the description. I think you will see that the book helps those who suffer from anxiety, fear, depression, self-doubt, hopelessness, and the many other usual suspects.

God bless….. and never ever give up!! Continue reading “I was Ready to Check out of This Hotel Called Earth”