Patricia M. Robertson

What do you do when you have everything you ever dreamed of? At seventeen, Ashley left her hometown of Cascade Falls for the bright lights of New York city, leaving behind her family, friends and her faith, for the dream of dancing with a professional Ballet Company. Now, fifteen years later, she is a prima ballerina, dancing coveted roles in Giselle, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker Ballet. Besides her adoring fans, she is engaged to the man of her dreams, a rich patron of the arts. She had it all. Only her brother's wedding would get her to return to her hometown and the life she had left so long ago. You can go home, but you may be surprised at what you find, Ashley discovers in Prima Ballerina, book twelve in the Dancing through Life Series. Join Ashley and other members of the Reese family in a celebration of life, love, and family in this, the final book in the series. Patricia M. Robertson is the author of fiction and non-fiction books as well as numerous articles all related to spirituality of everyday life. She currently resides in Jackson, Michigan, where she continues to unlock the extraordinary out of the ordinary.

All her life, Grace lived in the shadow of her famous brother and sister. But there was a greater shadow on her heart, one left by the death of her mother. What made it worse, was that she had caused her mother's death. Will she ever be able to move out of that shadow? A family of horses and two handsome brothers help Grace, a young veterinarian, realize just how amazing she is. Thrust into a love triangle between the brothers, who will she choose? The dark and mysterious older brother, or the fun and adventurous younger brother? Book eleven of the Dancing through Life Series, join Grace as she dances with horses and embraces life. When I read "Amazing", I did not expect to have an emotional and personal connection to this story There are many delightful pieces; well-fitted like a quality jigsaw puzzle. This story will capture and heal your heart, too Jeanie Shepherd EASE, Equinimity Tucson Patricia M. Robertson is the author of fiction and non-fiction books as well as numerous articles all related to spirituality of everyday life. She currently resides in Jackson, Michigan, where she continues to unlock the extraordinary out of the ordinary.

During the Cold War between Russia and the United State, with the doomsday clock at three minutes to midnight, small groups of protestors risked their lives and freedom in civil disobedience at nuclear weapon's sites. Join a rabble rousing Catholic priest and Methodist minister, a kindergarten teacher, and a Quaker homemaker, as they symbolically beat swords into plowshares, or in this case, hammer on a B-52 bomber. Arrested and spending time in jail, they bought the world time through doing time. Experience another time and understand why people take such risks.Patricia Robertson was active in the peace movement during the 1980's, participating in civil disobedience at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in the upper peninsula of Michigan and at Williams International, the maker of parts for cruise missiles. She currently resides in Michigan with her husband and Seamus, the perennial puppy."Patricia Robertson's book takes the reader down the little-trod path of heroic sacrifice in the name of faith and action." Ken Wyatt, retired editorial writer, Jackson Citizen Patriot (Michigan).

The last place Gwen wanted to do her internship was her home town, Cascade Falls. But her father's heart attack and recuperation required her presence. So here she was, back at St. Luke's. Would she ever escape her home town?Meanwhile her mother asks her friends to join her in the "Man of the Month Club." Their goal? To find an eligible young man every month for Gwen to date until she finds Mr. Right and settles down in Cascade Falls.What could go wrong?Will Gwen be able to survive her internship and escape Cascade Falls without a ring on her finger? Join Gwen and other friends from Cascade Falls as she endures multiple disastrous first dates in this romantic comedy.

All of her life, Letty has struggled to fit in. There is the middle-class world of her parents, the white middle-class world of her friends, and the poverty-stricken world of her cousins. Letty's five years in New York with the Alvin Ailey dance troupe challenged her to grow not just as a dancer, but as an African American, claiming her heritage. Now she couldn't wait to get this cast off her foot and back to dancing barefoot with Alvin Alley. But an unexpected opportunity may keep her in Michigan. Will she ever find her place in the world? Ashley also struggles to find her place. At sixteen, she continues to assert her independence and upset the family dynamics as she challenges beliefs and paves her own path. Book eight of the Dancing Through Life Series, Freedom Dance is a celebration of freedom-freedom to choose whom we marry, our profession, where we live. Freedom is bought at a price, Letty realizes as she learns about her ancestors, runaway slaves who came to Michigan by way of the Underground Railroad.

Some questions are so big, they can take a lifetime to answer. They are big enough for you to live in, walk around in them, taste them, touch them, and test them. These are not questions to be taken lightly. They are beautiful questions. Gwen, at 21, was no closer to knowing what she wanted to do with her life than when she started college four years ago. She had more questions than she had answers. What she did know was that she wanted out of Cascade Falls and as far away from her mother as possible. And if that meant working as a secretary at her church to gain money to make this happen ... so be it. Meanwhile, Pastor Joe is asking Kathleen, "Where is this relationship going?" Book six of Dancing through Life Series, Beautiful Questions invites you to explore unanswered questions and maybe raise a few new ones. Join Gwen as she struggles to break free from negative influences from her past, find direction for her life, and forge a new relationship with her mother.

Some secrets you just have to keep to yourself because they are so delicious. They melt like chocolate in your mouth on a hot summer day. You want to hold them for as long as possible, never giving away to the need to swallow. Other secrets are too good to keep to yourself. They beg to be shared, taunting you, "tell me, tell me " And then there are those we wish we had never found out. Pastor Joe's church secretary retired a year ago. Since then he has struggled to find the right person to fill this position. Enter Marcie, a twenty-something college dropout, trying to find her way in the world. A church secretary was the last job she would have chosen, but she makes the best of it by entertaining herself with real and imagined secrets about church members, until she stumbles upon a secret she would rather not know. Once known, there was no turning back. Book five of the Dancing through Life Series, it is a great summer read, entertaining and engaging. Join Marcie as she finds the purpose she sought for her life. Patricia M. Robertson is the author of fiction and non-fiction books as well as numerous articles all related to spirituality of everyday life. She currently resides in Jackson, Michigan, where she continues to unlock the extraordinary out of the ordinary.

The faces of grief are as varied as the different people involved. Each grief is unique and personal to that individual. Yet, given that, there are ways we can help others walk through this journey to new life.All of us experience grief at different times throughout our life. We grieve because we have loved.Robertson's book helps family members deal with losses in their life. While it focuses on the loss of a loved one, other losses are also explored, including divorce, loss of employment, loss of a home, loss of a limb, and loss of a pet. It is a valuable resource for ministers, counselors, lay people, anyone who is dealing with loss or wants to help others through loss.Patricia Robertson has a Doctor of Ministry and over thirty-five years' experience in ministry. During this time she has helped many families find healing after loss.She is an author, speaker and spiritual director, who is committed to helping individuals find God in their every day experience, including times of grief and loss. Walking with Families through Grief is a companion book to Walking with Families through the Dying Process. Both are excellent resources for anyone dealing with death, dying and grief.

It's been over a year and yet Dale still feels numb, like he is only half alive. Meanwhile Ava is running away from her past and Kathleen struggles to keep the dance studio, Joy's legacy, alive amidst mounting bills. The road to healing from loss is a slow one, sometimes going backward and sideways before going forward. Sometimes the biggest barrier to healing lies within us. Join Dale, Kathleen, Ava and others as they journey through the road to forgiveness and healing. "Healing is a slow process. It's a slow waltz. It can't be rushed. But it can help if you have others by your side," Pastor Joe tells Ava. Book III in the Dancing through Life Series, this book is for anyone in need of healing from life's hurts.

"Hail full of grace," the angel Gabriel said to Mary, to which she responded, "How can this be?" We, too, are full of grace, yet we might say, "Who me? Not possible."This book is designed to help mothers recognize God's presence in their day-to-day struggles as a mom: juggling the many demands of parenting, wrangling fighting children, cleaning vomit and diapers, and rocking sleeping children. All hold potential for grace.Each chapter includes reflection questions and exercises to help you recognize and grow in God's grace. Perfect for mothers of young children, this book can easily fit into a purse or diaper bag to read whenever you have a moment of quiet.Our lives are full of graced moments where God is present, if only we are aware of it. This book will help the mothers in your life become aware of this presence.

It started with "Hello." A chance encounter that led to dating which led to the words, "Will you marry me?" and the response, "I do " But what do you say after you say "I do?" How do you go from "I do" to "We do?" This book is a guide for the first five years of marriage. It is designed to help you navigate those crucial early years of married life that set the stage for your life together. For all newly married couples, it includes information on adjustment, communication, time management and other issues related to those early years as well as a chapter on second marriages. Written from a Catholic Christian perspective, it includes information that will help all couples regardless of their faith background.

Whether watching the sun rise over Lake Huron, or set over Lake Michigan, visiting Mackinaw Island or the Detroit Institute of Art, riding the Falling Waters Trail or skating on a frozen lake, Michigan is a great place for couples to live and raise a family.Marriage Moments II - Michigan Edition, features reflections on married life by writers from Jackson, Michigan. The meditations are meant to help couples reflect on their life together, the challenges and the joys.