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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Encouraging you to deal with your Paula in the best way on near a river.

What can you do with the “Paula” in your life? My husband has a coffee mug with the words “My family tree is full of nuts” on it.  But there is just one really strange nut in the bunch. Her Read more…


The world would be a much better place, if only people would respect differences. A true story… A woman arrived at an imaging center for a diagnostic study. She was on crutches and wore a “cast shoe”, one designed for 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…


In 2020, I hope you look inside your soul and find your passion. Doing this will release you from the shadows in your life and fulfill your heart and mind. Find your passion simply by focusing on what excites you. 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 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 cherish your family of heart on near a river.

Did you know there are two kinds of family, family of heart and family of blood? Sometimes a family member is just not kind to you.  When this happens, you wonder what you have done wrong and cannot help but 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…


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Here are some beautiful flowers for you, to help you enjoy your day. When someone is ill or having a rough time, we often send flowers.  But, of course, it is okay to send them any day. I picked this 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…

"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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