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

You can read about topics such as great Mother’s Day gift ideas in a variety of price ranges, loving your Mother, 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 Mothers they can be and by motivating them to express their gratitude to their Mothers.

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 Mother’s Day. Furthermore, she hopes that every Mother, child, and family have a happy Mother’s Day.

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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 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 read advice from experienced moms on near a river.

Moms, do you think this advice is sound? Since Mother’s Day will be here soon, I have been speaking with Mom’s who have grown children about motherhood. I want to share with you that these Moms have taught me. Let Read more…


Encouraging you to thank your dearest Mom on near a river.

Share this letter with your dear Mom on Mother’s Day. Dear Mom, Happy Mother’s Day! You deserve it. For my life, I thank you. It was not easy to bring me into this world.  Childbirth is very painful, I know.  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 enjoy the incredible gift of a hug on near a river.

Read this special note about an incredible gift! Hugging is healthy.  It helps the body’s immune system, reduces stress, and has no unpleasant side effects.  Also, it is natural and contains no chemicals or artificial ingredients or pesticides or preservatives. Read more…


Encouraging you to do this job on near a river.

Just what does the job of motherhood entail? Everyone wants a good Mother.  But what does every one want in a Mother?  Job description for the position of Mother Title:  Upper Management/Facilitator Coordinator This is a great upper management opportunity 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…


When a successful person dies, how is he or she described? Yesterday a very successful person died at age 92.  She never received a pay check nor did she measure her success by that fact.  Respected by everyone, she was 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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