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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near a river encouragement for kids rotten day bj rae bald eagle

If I wish you a rotten day, you will understand what I mean after reading this post. Do you have a favorite expression?  I have one that a buddy shared with me. As my friend Wendy and I walk early Read more…


near a river encouraging words for children expect the best bj rae bald eagle

We all need to expect the best from our children, our future! When happens when parents expect the best? Their children fall in line, follow rules, and act responsibly. No one knows this better than Brad Howard and his son Read more…


Do you know you have a miraculous power? Carolyn Isbister knows about the miraculous power within each person. Carolyn Isbister had a womb infection 24 weeks into her pregnancy and gave birth to a very premature baby girl.  The hospital’s Read more…


Encouraging you to be thankful on Near a River.

We have much to be thankful for, even if we are thankful for our chores! I AM THANKFUL… For the wife Who says it’s hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me and not out with someone else.  For Read more…


near a river encouraging words for children speed bumps bj rae bald eagle

You can get over life’s speed bumps. Right now I am encountering a speed bump in my life, as every person does from time to time.  Why do we have to encounter these annoying bumps in our lives?  Why do Read more…


near a river encouragement for kids say no bj rae bald eagle

You can politely and firmly say no to others’ requests for your time. Does this describe you?  Your friends and acquaintances expect you to say yes to everything they want you to do.  You feel you don’t want to do Read more…


encouraging you to find great holiday gifts on www.bobbiejrae.com/nearariver.

Still need to buy any gifts?   Do you need to buy gifts for a loved one who is hard to shop for?  If so, keep reading. Smart Watch This watch can make a phone call. You can save up to Read more…


Encouraging you to mend ANY relationship by setting healthy boundaries on Near a River.

Here is the third step to mend ANY relationship. In this series of posts, I am explaining how my Grandma taught me to mend ANY relationship. In step one, you have to forgive him for what he did to upset Read more…


Encouraging you to mend ANY relationship with this fourth step on near a river.

What is the fourth step to mend ANY relationship? In the first three posts in this series, you read the first three steps to mending ANY relationship.  First, you must commit to loving the person.  Second, you must give up Read more…


Encouraging you to take action on Near a River.

Action is very important! What do the words above mean? The entire quote is this,  “A bell is not a bell until you ring it.  A song is not a song until you sing it.  Love in your heart wasn’t 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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