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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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…


Encouragement to be the person your dog thinks you are on near a river.

Are you the person your dogs thinks you are? When I leave my home, our dogs sit and wait for me in a bay window.  The whole time I am away, they just sit there and stare out looking for 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 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 laugh yourself slim on near a river.

Two nights ago I went to meeting of the Giggles Laughter Club and learned how to laugh myself slim. Did you know that laughter helps with weight loss? It also improves mood, pain control, mental health issues, and blood pressure. 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…


near a river achievable resolution 2020 bj rae

What would your one resolution for next year be?  Here is my choice. Please don’t make another resolution you won’t keep. Make an achievable resolution that will take you to new heights in 2020! Love yourself as you are–unconditionally! Doing 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 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…

"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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