When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle’s and soar above.” – Author Unknown

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Happy Father’s Day!

Articles in this category will inspire and motivate you to give your Dad a happy Father’s Day. They will also give you ideas for great Father’s Day gifts and encourage all Fathers to parent well.

You can read about topics such as great Father’s Day gift ideas in a variety of price ranges, loving your Dad, and loving your children.

Its purpose is to enable readers to soar like eagles above life’s storms by encouraging them to be the best Dads they can be and by motivating them to express their gratitude to their Dads.

BJ’ s vision is insightful and motivating. Her vision brings you a successful and positive outlook on life.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, near a river  is a photographic children’s book about two young bald eagles who are eager for their mother to teach them to fly so they may soar over the storms in their lives. near a river encourages early childhood reading. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

BJ also hopes that every reader soars like an eagle over life’s storms every day, including Father’s Day. Furthermore, she wishes every Dad, child, and family a happy Father’s Day.

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Feel free to use this letter to let your Dad know how you feel about him on Father’s Day. Dear Dad, I love you more every day.  As time passes, I realize just how blessed I am to have you Read more…


There is one gift everyone can share with others. Do you happen to know what the most important gift is?  Everyone has the same amount of it and once used it cannot be replaced, so you should spend it as Read more…


Encouraging you to follow rules for father's day on near a river.

Have you ever thought about what rules your Dad might want for Father’s Day?   Our society has rules and laws for everything!  Heck, we even have Murphy’s law! Here are few suggested rules for Father’s Day. Just as Dad Read more…


What is the cost of your Dad’s love? And how much do you charge for your own love? A young boy approached his Dad after he returned from work one evening.  He handed his Dad a piece of paper he Read more…


Encouraging you to teach your loved ones on near a river.

Teach me to fish, and I will eat for a lifetime… “Pretend you are here and having trouble with the vacuum.  I am not here. What is the first thing you should do?” my husband asked me earlier this evening. Read more…


Encouragement to always remember this as your child grows up on near a river.

Your parents are always with you, even after they pass away. You hear your parents’ words in your head as you walk down the street.  When you smell certain foods you remember from your childhood, you think of them.  The Read more…


Encouraging you to follow advice for dads on near a river.

Dads, do you think this advice is sound? Father’s Day is coming up soon.  So I have been speaking with parents who have grown children about parenthood and want to share with you the advice I have learned from them. Read more…


Encouragement to have a happy father's day on near a river.

A letter to all Dads… Happy Father’s Day, Dads! I hope you are celebrating the fact that your child loves you and that you love your child today and every other day of the year. Did you know these facts Read more…


Encouraging you to learn from the story of the frogs on near a river.

The story of the frogs has an important lesson for all of us. A group of frogs were traveling through the forest when two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit Read more…


Encouraging you to find a great gift for your loved on on near a river.

Looking for some great gift ideas that anyone will love?  Look no further… Want some ideas for gifts for anyone?  Try these.  I guarantee you that whoever you give them to will love them. I get no money from recommending Read more…

"Each reader's heart is like an eagle's and can soar above the storms in life..." - Near a River's Author, BJ Rae.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, Near a River is a photographic children's book about two young bald eagles who are eager for their mother to teach them to fly so they may soar over the storms in their lives. Near a River encourages early childhood reading. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

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