Novel: Give Me the Strength
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What if on today you came home a different person.
Let me say this again, what if... on today... you came home a different person. (Let’s
think about that for a second...) Life can change for any of us at any given time in a
matter of seconds, and not in our control. What would you do... could you trust your
spouse to be there? Your significant other, your family, do you even have family...
friends...? Or would you be forced to entrust your life to a complete stranger.
These are questions we take for granted each and every one of us. We never prepare
ourselves for the unexpected, instead we go on about our lives worrying and
complaining about the things that really don’t matter, completely neglecting the things
that do.
May 14th was like no other for a young couple that was the best of friends and the
epitome of what a marriage should be. After eighteen years you think you know the
rules of the game but what happens when the game and the players change. You
have a whole new set of rules and this time around "time" is not exactly on your side,
and where do you begin.
This story is about taking back control of your life. It doesn’t matter what the
circumstance, it doesn’t matter what you have fallen from or how far you have fallen.
But it is about believing in yourself and getting the strength to move
forward with your life, and that’s what this novel inspires.
Based on a true story
Let me say this again, what if... on today... you came home a different person. (Let’s
think about that for a second...) Life can change for any of us at any given time in a
matter of seconds, and not in our control. What would you do... could you trust your
spouse to be there? Your significant other, your family, do you even have family...
friends...? Or would you be forced to entrust your life to a complete stranger.
These are questions we take for granted each and every one of us. We never prepare
ourselves for the unexpected, instead we go on about our lives worrying and
complaining about the things that really don’t matter, completely neglecting the things
that do.
May 14th was like no other for a young couple that was the best of friends and the
epitome of what a marriage should be. After eighteen years you think you know the
rules of the game but what happens when the game and the players change. You
have a whole new set of rules and this time around "time" is not exactly on your side,
and where do you begin.
This story is about taking back control of your life. It doesn’t matter what the
circumstance, it doesn’t matter what you have fallen from or how far you have fallen.
But it is about believing in yourself and getting the strength to move
forward with your life, and that’s what this novel inspires.
Based on a true story
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EXCERPT:
Ajehwah reconnected the ventilator and apologized for his behavior. Feeling the tension in the room Rob immediately left and took his seat out front behind the desk waiting in anticipation. Surrey tried to make nice and made sure to change the bedding and even provided Deela with a heated blanket to sleep on for the rest of the night. He cleared his throat as he stepped towards her. “I would like to apologize for myself and also for the way things were handled this evening. I truly want you to know that I am sorry. Your husband will receive the best of care here; I will make sure of that. Please, please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you ok?” he pleaded, concerned with his earlier behavior.
“I appreciate that Surrey, and that’s all I have to say.” said Deela, preparing to bed down for the next few hours.
She awoke to her normal ritual of four a.m. to make the drive home to let the dogs out and feed them. As she traveled down the dimly lit two lane road, her eyes grew heavy. With only a few hours of sleep she was finding it quite difficult to determine her state of mind. She looked down to turn on the radio and her actions seemed to play back to her as if it were a dream. She made random gestures trying to convince herself that she was in fact awake. She pointed towards a traffic signal as she approached. “Ok… I see a stop light and that light is yellow.” she laughed, nodding her head. She peered over at both sides of the road. “I can’t believe there isn’t another car on this entire street!” she thought, struggling to stay in her lane. “What the hell kinda dream am I having…? I’m not even driving, wait am I driving this thing…? See if I was driving I would hear the motor running” she slurred. “I’m gonna sleep for five more minutes, then I’m gonna get up and check on Thadt.” Her head fell against the back of the seat and she was awakened just as the car hit a curb in the road. She awoke shakened, immediately taking hold of the steering wheel. She pulled to the side of the road and tried to recount what had just occurred. She got out and stood next to the car feeling a bit disoriented. “…ok what just happened here…? …am I---, am I dreaming or what ‘cuz that shit felt real.” She said holding her hands to her face. She walked along the side of the car looking for any damage but the scuff mark on the front tire wasn’t enough proof that she was actually awake still. She kneeled down from the side of the road and pulled up a hand full of grass and held the dirt up to her nose. . “Alright, so I guess this isn’t a dream. This is a road and I’m on the side of the road. I cannot believe I fell asleep like that. What is wrong with me? This never happens to me.” She spoke, disappointed with herself. “I’m halfway in the middle of nowhere and I just need to make it home. I can do this.” She nodded, opening the door.
She pulled out her cell and called her friend Jaswant, they called him Jazz for short. “Hello Jazz…?” she said, relieved that he’d answered.
“…yeah,” he replied, clearing his throat. “What’s going on Deela?”
“Jazz, I know it’s early but I was trying to drive home to let the dogs out and I need to talk to someone.”
“It’s ok…”
“Jazz I ran into the curb in the middle of the road. Can you believe that? I never do stuff like that.” she continued trying to stave off a panic attack now that things had become more apparent. “You know it was the weirdest thing. I couldn’t figure out if I was actually driving or if I was dreaming that I was driving. I just couldn’t figure it out.”
“Are you driving right now?”
“Yeah I’m still a little shaky but I had to call somebody Jazz I’m scared.”
“Well just try and get yourself together it’s ok now you’re talking to me.” he said, rising up sitting on the side of his bed. “Trust me I am not a dream. Honey I doubt I would be a part of anybody’s dream right now lookin like I’m lookin this early.” he laughed, trying to lighten the moment. He could hear her laughing on the other end of the phone. “You can’t go all week on just two or three hours of sleep honey. You just—you just can’t. Thadt’s gonna need you in one piece and so am I. You know how I feel about hospitals… I hate them so take care of yourself!”
“Yeah I know diva just calm down.” she replied. You could hear the smile in her tone. “Well I guess I’m awake now huh?”
“Are you sure… ‘cuz uuh- ‘ya know I can’t be worrying about you ok?”
She paused for a moment reflecting on her situation. Jazz, what’s happened to us?”
“Honey I’m here…” he interrupted.
“Not us silly, I’m talkin about me and Thadt. I miss him so much. There are so many things I need to talk to him about and I need my best friend back ok...? It’s just hard and it hurts me so to see him this way. I just be talking to him and stuff and be trying so hard to sound upbeat and keep trying to encourage him. That’s why I don’t rest; I can’t rest right now because there is so much work to be done.” Her voice weakened as she continued to speak.
Reviews: Give Me the Strength
Five star rating!
Five star rating!
I know god gave you the strength to go on daily. You had to put a lot of people in check
as well. Some people have a lot of nerve. You have a very determined husband
and with a wife like you there's nothing he will not accomplish. I respect the bond the
two of you have together and don't ever let anyone come in between that. The family
members sound like they're jealous of the relationship the two of you have. God will
only continue to bless both of you. All I can say is, "You go girl". You made it through
the jungle and there's nothing ahead except a great big fat blessing for both of you.
Keep your head up and don't let nothing turn you around. Always remember what
God has for you is for you! Tony I must say you are a trooper. After reading this book I
realize nothing in life is impossible. I admire you and Dena. Take care and I will start
on the second book.
~L.W
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Moving and inspiring... 5/20/2008
Reviewer: Ken
I was pulled in from the first page and just kept on going. This book relays the story in
a manner that everyone can understand. Kudos!
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Inspirational Love… 07/21/2008
Reviewer: Lorraine Williams
It is so refreshing to read about someone that is so dedicated to their mate. In these
times, it’s so easy for people to walk away at the first sign of anything that could be
viewed as a something that happened at an inopportune time in “their” lives. They fail
to put themselves in the other person’s position, to find out what they themselves, are
going through. It’s inspiring to know that love like that still exists and is not something
that fades with the first sign of hardship. Keep up the good work! Have a better than
Blessed Career!!
~Rai Williams
as well. Some people have a lot of nerve. You have a very determined husband
and with a wife like you there's nothing he will not accomplish. I respect the bond the
two of you have together and don't ever let anyone come in between that. The family
members sound like they're jealous of the relationship the two of you have. God will
only continue to bless both of you. All I can say is, "You go girl". You made it through
the jungle and there's nothing ahead except a great big fat blessing for both of you.
Keep your head up and don't let nothing turn you around. Always remember what
God has for you is for you! Tony I must say you are a trooper. After reading this book I
realize nothing in life is impossible. I admire you and Dena. Take care and I will start
on the second book.
~L.W
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Moving and inspiring... 5/20/2008
Reviewer: Ken
I was pulled in from the first page and just kept on going. This book relays the story in
a manner that everyone can understand. Kudos!
_______________
Inspirational Love… 07/21/2008
Reviewer: Lorraine Williams
It is so refreshing to read about someone that is so dedicated to their mate. In these
times, it’s so easy for people to walk away at the first sign of anything that could be
viewed as a something that happened at an inopportune time in “their” lives. They fail
to put themselves in the other person’s position, to find out what they themselves, are
going through. It’s inspiring to know that love like that still exists and is not something
that fades with the first sign of hardship. Keep up the good work! Have a better than
Blessed Career!!
~Rai Williams
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| -Sacrifice-Love-Devotion-Marriage and Commitment- Courageous yet moving story about taking back control of your life. A young man suffers a stroke in the middle of rush hour traffic. Now facing an uncertain future his wife takes control refusing to accept his fate of never being able to walk or talk again, keeping a begrudged family at bay as she tries to cope with the loss of his job in addition to now finding herself unemployed as well. It focuses your attention to what love truly should be in a marriage, a relationship. A true commitment and a bond that should never be broken. |
Touching Story... 5/17/2008
Reviewer: Lisa K.
As you know I am busy so for me to even think of picking a book up is
slim. I was so eager to read your book, I loved it what a touching
story!!! This book has helped me to appreciate my loved ones and how
faith really does play a role in our lives. Dena you are awesome!! I
can not wait to read your next book and so on...... I am so proud of
you following your dreams.... things do happen for a reason. I
remember the day I met you and knew what a special person
you are and a very special couple, God bless and keep up the great
job, I am inspired by you and I forgot you spoke polish too.
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Dedicated and loving... 6/12/2008
Reviewer: Christine
It certainly makes you want to be a better person. You are a very
dedicated and loving person. Not many people would have had the
strength or know how to have handled the many different challenges.
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Loved It!... 6/07/2008
Reviewer: Jan
Dena
I just finished your book today. I loved it. I can't wait to read the next
one. Thank you for keeping me updated on what is going on with you. I
hope everything is going well with you and Tony. Tell him I said hi.
Talk to you soon.
Reviewer: Lisa K.
As you know I am busy so for me to even think of picking a book up is
slim. I was so eager to read your book, I loved it what a touching
story!!! This book has helped me to appreciate my loved ones and how
faith really does play a role in our lives. Dena you are awesome!! I
can not wait to read your next book and so on...... I am so proud of
you following your dreams.... things do happen for a reason. I
remember the day I met you and knew what a special person
you are and a very special couple, God bless and keep up the great
job, I am inspired by you and I forgot you spoke polish too.
_______________
Dedicated and loving... 6/12/2008
Reviewer: Christine
It certainly makes you want to be a better person. You are a very
dedicated and loving person. Not many people would have had the
strength or know how to have handled the many different challenges.
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Loved It!... 6/07/2008
Reviewer: Jan
Dena
I just finished your book today. I loved it. I can't wait to read the next
one. Thank you for keeping me updated on what is going on with you. I
hope everything is going well with you and Tony. Tell him I said hi.
Talk to you soon.
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