Why I've Been Quiet... My Son's Surgery

I want to apologize to you for not being a very good blogger lately. Life seems to have taken a turn for crazy these last few weeks. When I do have extra time, I'm just not in the mood to type out blog posts. So, thank you for bearing with me. I'm not sure what kind of time I'll have in the next week and on, but I'm thinking I will finally have a little more down time to return to regularly blogging.

Many of you know that my son, Zachariah, has had a bad year for illnesses. I wrote about it a few times. He just kept getting sick over and over again. It's been very discouraging. I feel bad for him, but fortunately he takes it all pretty well. Honestly, not much keeps him down and he's a cheerful child. One of my favorite things about him!

Poor Zachariah has had doctor appointments about once every 2-3 weeks since December. He has had strep throat or tonsillitis off and on since January. Every time he comes off an antibiotic, he gets sick again within 5 days. After 6 visits to the doctor with this happening, they referred us to an ENT expecting that they would recommend a tonsillectomy.

A little less than 2 weeks ago we went to see our ENT doctor. She was very nice, and discovered something else upon examining Zachariah. His ears are full of fluid, and he needs tubes. Poor guy. And with his large tonsils and history of illnesses this winter, she said removal of tonsils and adenoids were a must as well.

It all seemed to happen quickly from that. She prescribed a new antibiotic for him to start a week before the surgery, so he didn't have the chance to get sick again. And we were able to schedule the surgery only 2 weeks out.

So, tomorrow is the big day. We will have Zachariah to the surgery center at 7:00AM and his surgery is scheduled after that. it is an outpatient surgery, so he only has to stick around 2 hours after it then can come home to rest. And he will have to stay home for 10-14 days after surgery to avoid other germs, rest and recovery.

Please, pray for us tomorrow. Pray for my son as he is operated on. Pray for the surgeons that God will guide their hands and everything will go well. Pray for Matt and I that we will have peace and ability to take care of Zachariah as he recovers.

I am hoping and praying this is the end of the illnesses after this. It should fix most of the issues he's had. Then maybe he can finish this school year and not miss so many days being sick next year.

Thomas & Friends: Adventure on the Tracks 6-DVD Set

My son likes Thomas and so do I. He has been around for a long time and has many fans. My brother-in-law fondly tells about watching Thomas when he was a young boy. Now that he has a son of his own, I'm sure this will be a fun show for them to watch together. I know I enjoy sharing things from my childhood with my son. With this pack of Thomas DVDs, in Thomas & Friends: Adventure on the Tracks 6-DVD Set, you can enjoy hours of Thomas and see many adventures.

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Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails DVD

You'll see adventures, problems and working together in the Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails DVD. Thomas makes a new friends, Flynn, and together they will come to the rescue of an engine in trouble. You'll see this and so much more in the recent Thomas hit Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails. Here's a little more about this DVD:

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Timmy Time: Go Kart Timmy DVD

Timmy is one of the newest popular characters in a long list of successful shows by HIT Entertainment and Lionsgate. With his funny little adventures, Timmy and his friends are always finding some mischief with their friends and classmates. The silent adventurers make the comedy even better for preschoolers.

Join Timmy and his preschool pals for fast action fun with trains, go karts, sports and more in this DVD from the award-winning creator of Wallace And Gromit and Shaun The Sheep - Timmy Time: Go Kart Timmy. It's go time for lovable lamb Timmy and all his barnyard buddies in Timmy Time: Go Kart Timmy, featuring five fun adventures all about being preschoolers on the move. From the Oscar winning creators of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time features a winning combination of slapstick humor and classic silent comedy that will delight preschoolers again and again. Join the gang as they test out a new go-kart, trip out on a new tricycle, rally for Sports Day, huddle up for soccer and more in these hilarious new episodes.

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HIT Entertainment Friends & Family DVD

Timmy, Fireman Sam, Roary the Racing Car, Bob the Builder, Kipper, Thomas, Angelina Ballerina and Barney are all great preschool favorites. These are characters that I got to know really well when my son was younger.  In the  Friends and Family DVD you can see all your preschool favorites in one place. This DVD is a fun collection of videos from all of these great characters.

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FunBites Post Updated with Giveaway

Hello everyone, I hope that you are having a great week. I have been pretty busy this week, and in the midst of it my son is sick again. He's basically on his last strike with his strep/tonsillitis problems. For now he's on antibiotics again, and next week we have an appointment to see the ENT. We're praying for healing for our little guy no matter what needs to be done.


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In other news, I posted about a great product earlier this week- FunBites. They have graciously offered a giveaway to one of my readers, so that post has been updated to include a giveaway. I don't want you to miss out on that. You get to choose which FunBites you want to win. Good luck!

http://psmomreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/funbites.html

Enter the giveaway now!

Softlips

It's winter and with the cool weather comes dry, chapped lips. I have found a great product that helps with my lips in the winter, spring, and all year round- Softlips. Each season Softlips introduces new varieties that are fun and yummy to use.



Right now the winter flavors come in dual packs. You can get Softlips in Winter Mint/Vanilla, Sugar Cookie/Raspberry, and Sugar Cookie/Cherry. I got to try some of these, and my favor scent is the Sugar Cookie. Mmm, it's a sweet scent/flavor that leaves you feeling a little more sweet.

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FunBites {Giveaway - Ends 3/22} (CLOSED)

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Do you have young kids? Mealtime with young kids can be quite a chore. Everything babies and young children eat needs to be cut into small bite-sized pieces for them to manage. Sometimes you're spending the time cutting their food, and in the meantime your own food gets cold. It can be frustrating, but it's just part of being a parent.

Well, do I have a great solution for this problem. FunBites is a plastic piece that has the ability to easily cut food for kids. You just put it on top of the item that needs cut up, sandwiches, fruit, even meat will work with it, then when you push it down the food is cut into bite-sized pieces. Here's a little more about FunBites:

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Kroger Cart Buster 5.0 {$25 Gift Card Giveaway} (CLOSED)

This giveaway is closed. Congrats to the winner listed below!

Do you look for great savings at the grocery store? Do you plan your trips around good ad sales? I do! One of the simplest ways for me to save my family money is by getting good deals on groceries that we need. We don't have a Kroger store in town, but there is one not too far away. I like to go once a month or every other month when they are having good sales. And the Cart Buster Savings Event is one of their best events with big savings on big brands. Get out your coupons and get to Kroger today!

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Happy Feet Wii Game & Pump It Up

I have a hard time finding games for the Wii that my son really likes and I don't mind him playing. So many games are rating E10+ or higher. I'm surprised at the cartoon oriented and kid-themed games that are rated this high. So it gets my son's interest only to find out he can't play that game. (I've mentioned before that I'm pretty strict with ratings on TV, movies, and games.)

As you would suspect, when we find a game that it well-made, works for younger children, and has an E rating, we are very excited. The game we found recently that is perfect is the new Happy Feet Two: The Video Game. This game is fun, easy to do, and entertaining for the whole family.

With a controller and a nunchuck and just a little bit of rhythm, anyone can figure out this fun game. The penguins from the movie Happy Feet Two are the stars. You are trying to collect music notes and other penguins by "learning" the dance moves and making them dance along.

Zachariah has enjoyed this game, and he even taught Grandma how to play (she doesn't do video games often).  If you're looking for a fun Wii game that the whole family can play look for Happy Feet Two: The Video Game in stores and online now.



If you're looking for a little more fun to wear off some energy for your kids, check our your nearest Pump It Up for a fun time. You can check them out on Facebook for their latest specials and their site for finding locations.


*Disclaimer: I received this game to review. All opinions are my own.*

Bumbo Seat Proper Use

I never had a Bumbo Seat for my son. I hadn't really seen much of them until after he was already too old for them. I know now that they are a big baby product on mother's must have lists. While Bumbo Seats are a great item for babies, there are certain safety precautions that you should use when using the Bumbo. So please use this information to properly use your Bumbo Seat.

BUMBO BABY SEAT PROPER USE INFORMATION

Website: www.BumboUSA.com
Contains a video about proper use as well as proper use instructions that can be downloaded, customer service contacts for those that may still have questions, as well as the links we’ve provided below.

• YouTube link to safety video that would allow you to embed on your site:  http://youtube.com/bumbousa

• Link to Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) news release about Bumbo Baby Seat Safety:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12047.html

• Link to Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) news release about key children’s product safety tips:

http://www.jpma.org/sites/default/files/resource_docs/JPMA%20Elevated%20Surface%20Warning%20Nov%202011%20FINAL.pdf

Key Points about Bumbo Baby Seat:

• The maker and distributor of the Bumbo Baby Seat have as their highest priority the safety of children.
• The Bumbo Baby Seat helps babies sit upright and must be used only when babies can adequately support their own heads.
• The Bumbo Baby Seat must only be used on the floor.
• The Bumbo Baby Seat is safe for its labeled and intended use (on the floor).
• A warning against placing the Bumbo seat on an elevated surface has been included on the back of the seat since it was first produced, and in 2007 it was voluntarily recalled so that a more explicit warning could be added to the front of the seat as a strong reminder to caregivers not to use the seat on elevated surfaces.
• The Bumbo Baby Seat is fully compliant with applicable safety standards, however there are continuing efforts by the makers and distributor of Bumbo and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to educate consumers and reinforce proper seat usage.
• Babies are active and curious and may wiggle out of the seat, which is why a baby should never be left unattended in the seat and caregivers should always follow these basic safety guidelines:

• Use the Bumbo Seat ONLY on a floor-level surface
• Do NOT use the Bumbo Seat on any elevated surface
• Do NOT use the Bumbo Seat as a car or bath seat or in water
• NEVER leave a baby unattended

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*Thanks to Bumbo for sharing this information. I did not receive any compensation for sharing this. I just want my readers and their children to be as safe as possible.*

Happy Birthday to Zachariah!

A few days old

Today is a very special day. 6 years ago today, I was in labor with my one and only child. He was born at 6:01PM March 3, 2006. He has brought so much joy and happiness to our lives. I am thankful that God gave him to us.

A few weeks old

Happy Birthday, Zachariah! I hope that your day is full of all the things you love! And even though you're not a baby anymore, you'll always be my baby. Daddy and I love you very much!

Ready for bed as a 5 year old...6 now!

Blooming Blog iPad2 {Giveaway}

Our Readers are great, and we would like for you to win an iPad2 so you can surf the reviews, giveaways, deals, steals and freebies with ease. PS Mom Reviews, CheckPoints and 49 other fabulous bloggers are offering (1) reader the chance to win an iPad 2 in our Blooming Blog iPad2 Giveaway

CheckPoints provides you an App that pays you back Simply download the CheckPoints app for your iPhone or Android mobile device. Then, fire up CheckPoints whenever you go shopping.  Check in your location and you’ll see nearby products that you can scan to earn points.   You even get points for simply checking-in and then redeem your earned points for a variety of rewards from gift certificates to your favorite stores and restaurants, to airline miles and must-have electronics.  Even give back to your choice of charitable causes.

FREEBIE ALERT

Here's a special promo for my readers - when you register for an account with CheckPoints use the code: psmom and you will automatically get enough CheckPoints for a free and instant $1 gift card or charitable donation.  What a great way to be rewarded for doing what we love - SHOPPING so sign up (iPhone) (Android) and don't forget to use the psmom code to grab your free CheckPoints!

Simply enter to win the through the rafflecopter form below -   the giveaway ends 4/1/12 @ 8pm EST
There are 50 participating blogs, but you only need to enter the giveaway on one of our blogs. Good luck!

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The Freebie Junkie

Children Teaching Mama

The Mama Report

Beauty and Fashion Diva

 PS Mom Reviews

Our Kids Mom

Keenly Kristin

We Have it All

The Shopping Duck

Libby's Library

Three Thrifty Guys

Grinning Cheek to Cheek

JBM Thinks

Mom and More

About a Mom

Misadventures with Andi

Family Life in Las Vegas

To Sew With Love
Penny Wise Mama
Tatums Family Reviews
{Not Quite} Susie Homemaker
Tethered Mommy
Books R US
She Scribes
Real Mom Reviews
Sammis Blog of Life
2Boys +1Girl = OneCrazyMom
Life with Levi
Alpha Wife Adventures
Happenings of the Harper Household
RockinDeals4You
Jamerican Spice
Home Heart Family
Chocolates & Figs
The More The Merrier
Modest Money
Loving The Family Life
Punk Rock Twins Knitting
An Island Life
Shopper Strategy
My SpringField Mommy
Consumer Conversation
Melissa Say What?
Moody Mama Says
What's That Buzz
Me Him and the Cats
The Baby Birthing Mama
And The Little Ones Too
Nickels-n-Dimes
Mama Cheaps


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Red Carpet-Approved Products from Beauty Bar

Hollywood’s biggest night finally arrived, and newcomers and A-listers alike lit up the red carpet with their best beauty looks. Whether you were lusting after Angie’s luscious red pout or Emma Stone’s glamorous up-do, Beauty Bar has all the beauty staples to help you get that coveted, red carpet-approved, Oscar-worthy makeover.

Red Haute
Rooney Mara, Milla Jovovich, and the always-impeccable Angelina sported red lips at the Oscars. Capture their classically sexy look with By Terry Rouge Terrybly Age Defense Lipstick in Terrific Rouge.

 

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Buns Make a Comeback
Between J. Lo and Emma Stone, buns were back in a big way last night. For a sleek, full-blown updo, try Rahua Voluminous Hair Spray – an ingenious spritz that holds your style and boosts volume, too.

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 Shimmer and Stun
What's the one must-have accessory for a strapless gown? Flawless décolletage. Sweep Jouer Cosmetics Highlighter (in Champagne) across clavicles and chest for luminous, show-stopping shimmer.

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Leap into The Children's Place Leap Day Sale!

How are you going to spend your lucky leap day this year? Why not take advantage of The Children’s Place Leap Day Sale! In addition to free shipping on every order made today, enjoy 25% off the latest spring fashions. Don’t miss out on our selection of crisp classics, fresh florals and on-trend looks that are sure to put a spring in your step!

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Wet Ones Survival Kit {Giveaway - Ends 3/13} (CLOSED)

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It's cold outside and warm inside. You know what that means...especially if you have kids. It means GERMS! We've had the worst winter this year for sickness in our house. My son went to the doctor for the first time (other than well check ups) when he was sick in December. And we have been back 5 other times since then. Ugh. I was sick after Christmas and ended up at the doctor for the first time in MANY years. It's been a germy winter.

One way that we can help combat the germs is with Wet Ones antibacterial wipes. Since Wet Ones come in 3 different packaging sizes, I can have them available wherever we go. I keep the canister in the house for quick wipes, the travel pack is great for the car and I can keep the individually packaged wipes in my purse, my son's lunch bag and more. I always make my son wipe his hands after we've been anywhere: store, friend's house, doctor's office, etc. So it's great to have these available in different varieties to have on hand everywhere.

Here is a handy guide to help you out this cold and flu season:

I find Wet Ones wipes to be useful for many different things. They help to keep my family safe and healthy. And using the tips above we can help ourselves and keep from passing germs to others too. Wet Ones are great because they are for every day use. This is something that I keep on hand all year round. With little kids, there is always a mess to clean up.

You can find Wet Ones in stores near you. For more about Wet Ones, visit http://wetones.com/. And Wet Ones would like to give one of you a chance to win a Wet Ones Survival Kit just like I received with Canister, Singles and Travel varieties of Wet Ones. All you have to do is enter in the Rafflecopter form below.

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*Disclaimer: I received this product to review. All opinions are my own.*

Dawn Comes Early By Margaret Brownley

When you're learning all about working on a ranch, dawn does come very early. A young girl learns all about ranching life in the historical fiction Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley. Kate sets off for adventure that will lead her away from the rough life she's had in Boston. A change of scenery and promise of owning land makes all the work worth the effort for her. What Kate doesn't count on is meeting a man that makes her heart beat harder than she's ever known.

Book Description

Disgraced dime novelist Kate Tenney fled the city that banned her latest novel for the emptiness of the desert. Answering an ad to be “heiress” to a vast cattle ranch in the Arizona Territory, Kate hopes ranching turns out to be as romantic as she portrayed it in her novels.

But what awaits her is a life harder than the one she just left. There is no room for mistakes on a working cattle ranch, and Kate is ill-prepared for her new life. She quickly learns that dawn comes early. But she is tenacious.

Having been abandoned by a string of men, Kate has no intention of ever marrying. But she didn’t expect to meet Luke Adams, either. Luke awakens feelings inside Kate she doesn’t recognize, and his steady presence is a constant distraction. She has only written about love in the past, never known it herself. But her feelings for Luke stand in the way of all she has to gain if she is chosen as the heir.

Perhaps God brought Kate to the barrenness of the desert to give new life to her jaded heart.

I got right into Dawn Comes Early. I have always said historical fiction is my favorite genre to read. The book captures your attention when you are thrown into the action of the old western town in the first chapter. The characters are very real, and I identified with them right away. I read this book very quickly, and now I'm intrigued by the next book in this series by Margaret Brownley. This is the first book, but it's just the start to The Brides of Last Chance Ranch series with the next book set to be released in a year. If you're into historical fiction, especially of the Christian romance variety, this book will not disappoint.

You can find Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley in stores and online now.




Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Sneak Peek at an iPad2 Giveaway Coming Soon!

Our readers are great and to celebrate we're giving away an iPad 2!!

Starting Thursday March 1st PS Mom Reviews along with The Freebie Junkie, CheckPoints and 48 other fabulous bloggers are offering (1) reader the chance to win an iPad 2 in our Blooming Blog iPad2 Giveaway

 Come back on Thursday 3/1 to find the giveaway post.  In the meantime check out CheckPoints and the generous bloggers involved in this event

The Freebie Junkie

Children Teaching Mama
The Mama Report
Beauty and Fashion Diva
 PS Mom Reviews
Our Kids Mom
Keenly Kristin
We Have it All
The Shopping Duck
Libby's Library
Three Thrifty Guys
Grinning Cheek to Cheek
JBM Thinks
Mom and More
About a Mom
Misadventures with Andi
Family Life in Las Vegas

To Sew With Love
Penny Wise Mama
Tatums Family Reviews
Not Quite Susie
Tethered Mommy
Books R US
She Scribes
Real Mom Reviews
Sammis Blog of Life
2Boys +1Girl = OneCrazyMom
Life with Levi
Alpha Wife Adventures
Happenings of the Harper Household
RockinDeals4You
Jamerican Spice
Home Heart Family
Chocolates & Figs
The More The Merrier
Modest Money
Loving The Family Life
Punk Rock Twins Knitting
An Island Life
Shopper Strategy
My SpringField Mommy
Consumer Conversation
Melissa Say What?
Moody Mama Says
What's That Buzz
Me Him and the Cats
The Baby Birthing Mama
And The Little Ones Too
Nickels-n-Dimes
Mama Cheaps

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Whole Grain First Ingredient {Giveaway 3/6} (CLOSED)

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Ringing in the New Year often means new eating habits. We know whole grain is important to you, and the Dietary Guidelines recommend choosing products with a whole grain listed as the first ingredient. Now every cereal with the white check has more whole grain than any other single ingredient with the same great taste. You will see “whole grain” as a part of the first ingredient on the ingredient list, indicating that whole grain is the first and most prevalent ingredient.

According to Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of “The Doctors,” identifying whole grain products can be challenging. Shoppers can look for nutritional cues on the front of the box, but they need to read the ingredient list to know if they are getting enough whole grain. Ingredient lists detail ingredients in order of prevalence, and if the words “whole grain” are followed by a grain like wheat or oats, it means the food contains more whole grain than any other single ingredient. Here’s how to determine if your cereals have whole grain as a first ingredient:

With all the health messages facing grocery store shoppers, it can be confusing to translate what appears on food labels into nutritional needs, and hard to determine which foods have a meaningful amount of whole grain. Dr. Stork has some additional recommendations to help you include whole grain easily into your diet. They include:

• Start Early! The Dietary Guidelines recommend people get at least 48 grams of whole grain in their daily diets. Get a jump-start on the day’s nutrition by incorporating whole grain into your morning routine. For instance, when choosing cereal make sure whole grain is listed as the first ingredient. One easy choice is cereal with the white check, which have more whole grain than any other single ingredient. 
• Make Simple Swaps. Choose whole grain versions of the foods you love. Great options include whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread or even whole grain crackers. Also, try different types of whole grain. Use brown rice instead of white rice as a side dish at dinner or popcorn, which is a whole grain, for a snack. 
• Don’t Judge a Food by Its Cover. The front of food packages provide good nutritional cues, but don’t forget to read the ingredients and check the nutrition label and side labels for additional health information. Cereals with the white check even include the amount of whole grain per serving on packaging.

To help with choosing products with whole grain, General Mills developed “Fast Lane for Whole Grain,” an online educational game. Consumers can navigate virtual grocery store aisles and identify products that have whole grain as the first ingredient, with the option to enter a sweepstakes to win one of each of the 50 cereals with the white check.

Make a commitment to add more whole grain to your diet by simply pouring a bowl of cereal with the white check including Cheerios®, Lucky Charms®, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Honey Nut Cheerios® and Total®.

For more information on the importance of whole grain and a chance to enter the “Fast Lane for Whole Grain” sweepstakes, visit www.WholeGrainNation.com.




I received boxes of the Whole Grain First Ingredient cereal, like Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios and Total. My family has been enjoying all of these cereals. And now I can feel better know that the top ingredient is whole grain. My favorite has been the Honey Nut Cheerios. This is a quick, easy, tasty and filling breakfast for me most mornings lately.

You can find General Mills Whole Grain First Ingredient cereals in stores near you. And one of you can win the package of cereals like I did. Just enter in the Rafflecopter form below.

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*Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.*

Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo

You are probably already familiar with the title of this book. It's become a big cultural hit. If you haven't read Heaven is for Real yet, I highly recommend picking it up. I'm not usually one to jump on bandwagons, so I didn't read this book despite all the hype I'd heard about it. When I finally gave in and read it, I couldn't put it down. Now anyone who mentions reading it, I immediately launch into a full conversation about what they thought. I can't help it, Heaven is for Real was a book that changed the way I think about so many things. It offers a new perspective that I can't ignore.

Heaven is for Real is a story about a sick little boy's experience in heaven told by his father. The father was a small town pastor with a family to care for. When their little boy was sick and ended up in the hospital, they turned to prayer to save their son's life. He quickly turned around and healed quickly. They returned to their normal every day lives. Then years later the little boy, Colton, started mentioning things that he'd seen in heaven.

With careful questions and letting Colton reveal information bit by bit, they discovered that Colton went to heaven for a while when he had been sick and dying in the hospital. Over time Colton reveals more and more about what heaven was like and things he saw there. He described in detail people he met (that he never met in real life, like his deceased great-grandfather) and other things he encountered before he came home to his family again. Colton knows that heaven is real, it's a place where children are loved, and were spiritual battles are very real.

Like I said, I could not put this book down once I started. The story captures you right away and you care so much about this family and what is going on in their lives. Then when the stories about heaven start, it's just so awe inspiring. I loved hearing the stories about Colton meeting Jesus and other little children. Then hearing about how he met his unborn sister and great-grandfather, people he'd never met or known about, was just amazing. There are some powerful spiritual messages in this story that really changed the way I think about heaven. It really did make heaven seem more real for me hearing about it through the stories of a young boy.

You can find Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back book in stores everywhere and online too. Or you can get it on ebook format like I did. Whatever you do, this is a book you must read!




Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”