Over the Rainbow Bridge: My Son's Journey from Here to Heaven

by Enebrad, Shirley

• ISBN13: 9781935359135
• ISBN10: 1935359134
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-03
• Publisher: Edk Distribution

Summary

"LIVE like there's no tomorrow, LOVE with all your heart, and LAUGH until your spirit lights up!"Thus said little nine-year-old Cory, dying of leukemia.Cory lived every second of his five final and cancer-ridden years to the fullest. This wise old soul walked his talk, embracing life with passion and without fear of death. He lived to inspire others and brought everyone he touched--teachers, fellow students, medical professionals, Hollywood actors--his timeless message.His inspiring wisdom continues in Over the Rainbow Bridge. Laugh and cry with Cory--and never fear death again.----30% of the net proceeds of Over the Rainbow Bridge will be donated to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of WWA to help families dealing with pediatric cancer and CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation for research.----

Author Biography

Award-winning TV producer and writer, Shirley Enebrad lives in Seattle with her husband, Steven. For her countless hours of volunteer work for children with cancer and those grieving the loss of a loved one, she received the Jefferson Award for community Service and the Angel of Hospice Award.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
Introduction: Over the Rainbow Bridge	p. vii
Premonition
The Weird Kid	p. 3
From the Beginning	p. 9
The Little Ghost	p. 25
Diagnosis
Diagnosis: Unknown	p. 31
The First Year	p. 45
Gifted School	p. 53
The Overdose	p. 57
Things that Go Bump in the Night	p. 69
Macaroni Box Theory	p. 73
Relapse
Double Relapse	p. 77
"I Want to Be Michael"	p. 81
Stress	p. 85
"Excuse Me, Doctor, But You're Making Me Sick!"	p. 89
Creative Solutions	p. 99
Private Pain	p. 103
Justyn and Mary Dawn	p. 107
Jingle Bumps	p. 115
San Francisco Skyjackers	p. 119
Mind Reading	p. 125
Spider-man!	p. 129
Elisabeth	p. 131
The Children's Connection	p. 137
One Step Closer: Third Relapse	p. 139
Rainbow Bridge
Next Stop: Summerland	p. 147
Message from Michael	p. 155
Krisser	p. 157
"Sssh, God's Here"	p. 159
Kindred Spirits	p. 163
Teacher Not Student	p. 165
Goodbyes	p. 169
Lessons Taught, Lessons Learned	p. 175
Shattered Dreams	p. 179
Bad News	p. 187
More TV	p. 195
Forevermore	p. 199
Back to School	p. 203
Holey Holy	p. 205
Last Wishes	p. 207
Swelling, Soccer, and Sweets	p. 213
Being Normal	p. 217
One Last Look	p. 221
Birthday Bash	p. 225
Easter	p. 229
RESPECT	p. 233
Flying Free	p. 237
The Beauty of His Spirit	p. 239
"The Courage of Cory"	p. 245
Dogged Determination	p. 247
Cory and Tyler	p. 251
Christianity, Religiosity-What's Real?	p. 253
"Tears Heal the Soul"	p. 259
As One with God
"The Sun Is Down"	p. 269
"I'll Be Beside You..."	p. 277
Celebrating Life	p. 283
"May We All Fly Like Eagles..."	p. 287
Mother's Day	p. 293
Epilogue
Dos and Don'ts	p. 303
Life Without Cory	p. 309
2001 Odyssey	p. 317
2007	p. 323
About the Author	p. 325
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