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Norma L. Brumbaugh

Inspirational Writer, Author, and Speaker

PO Box 6432, Chico, CA 95927
nlbrumbaugh@gmail.com

Keep a smile in your heart.

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Welcome to my author site.

Welcome!

I’m glad you stopped by to see my author site where I will be posting blogs a couple of times a week and sharing with you my writing adventures (and new books!). You may expect to see some tidbits of wisdom, added on to some general happenings, mixed liberally with uplifting spiritually-centered thoughts, and topped off with some homespun story telling. I promise you, you will not be bored. I intend to give you some good stuff worth turning over in your mind for a few minutes. Some may even help you with your challenges. I’ve learned a lot that I am eager to share. In fact, that is the reason I write. God has given me something to say, and I am being a good steward with what he has given me. Much of what I have learned came the hard way. It is the nuts and bolts of living life as an overcomer. The healing and freedom I found has changed my life. I am humbled and thankful that new beginnings do happen, and a new day is here.

I’m a storyteller at heart, always looking for the lesson that teaches underneath every daily occurrence. I’m looking forward to sharing many joyous moments that speak to the blessings of life. My country girl background gives its perspective, and my love for the Lord seems to find a way to shine out.  Reflective thoughts will come along side in splashes of quiet delight. Come along for the ride … or should I say, pack for the journey.

Have a great day,

Norma L. Brumbaugh

By the way, you may enjoy hopping over to the blog I’ve been writing on for quite some time. At some point I will migrate some of its content over here once I get everything set up in good working order.  Here is its URL:  meridianwoman.blogspot.com

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Suicide is Not Like Other Deaths

A Suicide is Not Like Other Deaths.

I lost my beloved sister to suicide. She was much loved and had everything to live for. We didn’t know she was at an emotional low where despair and depression cause loss of hope and weariness with the on-going effort to live life. For a Christian family, the impact and devastation also caused confusion as we wrestled with belief and the ins and outs of why this happened in our good, loving family and as we contemplated what it all meant.

Because of my sister, Lois, I write about suicide, sadness, sorrow, pain, and suffering. I wish to inform and offer hope to anyone losing hope, who is depressed, despondent, and despairing of life. I also write for families with loved ones who are suffering. My family is private. My folks are scarred by my sister’s death. Our family will never feel complete even after all these years.

I write about my family’s loss and suicide simply to offer a ray of hope to those who need to know someone cares. Please, don’t do it. If you only knew there are people who want to help you and talk with you. Call a crisis line. Call a friend. Stay away from negative messages and dark music and dark movies. They will not help you.

I also offer a few articles to those who need them or are encouraged by them. I want to offer help and hope.

There is always hope.