After Care - Finding Peace Beyond Trauma

A personal story of love, survival, and healing after the unthinkable.

Out soon …

After-Care takes you on an emotional journey through the unexpected and life-altering hospitalization of Charles, a man once in perfect health, whose 80 days in critical care left everyone stunned.

Told by his wife, Diane, a retired critical care nurse and educator, this book offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the power of love, resilience, and forgiveness.

As Diane navigated the complex web of pandemic-era hospital policies, she reveals how her experience as a seasoned nurse gave her the tools to advocate for her husband in ways that many couldn’t.

Follow their story and discover why Charles came to be known as the "Miracle Man" after defying the odds and triumphantly returning home.

After-Care is a testament to hope, strength, and the unbreakable bonds of love.

"I am also inspired by the power and faith of a wife who never gave up or gave in.  Her dogged determination to move, each day in the God-given vision of Charles' healing, was amazing and a force on its own." ~Eleanor
"Charles' amazing recovery,  from a once grave condition to a complete state of healing and well-being, presented an opportunity for me to share his story of Hope to God's Glory, with countless others one by one going through!" ~Deborah
"My thoughts were simply, not Charles!  Not what... not him, not now, not like this.  We're not doing this.  My thoughts as he recovered...huh...really...OKAY!"  ~Scherolyn, RN

A Gift For YOU

For Caregivers, survivors, and souls searching for hope:
Give Yourself a Pause. You Need It. You Deserve It.

Pause-Love-Reset Meditations

Pause Love Reset is a 40-day meditation journey designed to cultivate inner strength, resilience, and grace.

Each day invites you to pause—creating a sacred space between stimulus and response—allowing you to reset your emotional and mental patterns. This practice encourages you to move from reactivity to mindful response, cultivating a state of openness and love.

As you progress, you'll notice subtle shifts: a greater sense of clarity, a release of old patterns, and a blossoming of kindness towards yourself and others. This journey is not about striving or achieving but about being present and allowing love to naturally emerge from within.

By the end of the 40 days, you'll have woven a new rhythm into your life—one that is grounded in love, presence, and intentionality.

My faith grew as I witnessed Charles'  improvement.   I was fortunate to witness his growing strength close-up, in our home.  It was my gift to receive from them a chance to see God work a miracle before my very eyes.  ~Elayna
"His recovery and healing gave me the knowledge to know that God is a miracle worker.  I feel that as long as you stay in the B.O.A.T. (believe, obey, and, trust God), anything is possible. ~Latoyia, RN
"He was, in my opinion, the epitome of age meets health, living with an abundance of Life force energy.  His recovery was inspiring because his philosophy centers on the mind."  ~Nya

Our Journey

Dear friend,

I never imagined I’d be telling this story.

When my husband Charles, once the picture of health, suddenly found himself fighting for his life during the height of the pandemic, I became his voice, his advocate, and his anchor through 80 harrowing days in the hospital. What followed was a journey of trauma, resilience, and ultimately, profound transformation - for both of us.

After Care: Finding Peace Beyond Trauma is the story I never expected to write… but knew I had to. It’s raw, honest, and filled with the faith and love that carried us through.

And if you’ve ever cared for someone through illness, or found yourself asking, “How do I heal after surviving the worst?”—this book was written with you in mind.

One Love, Diane

"Though I've seen many patients recovering from acute/chronic serious ailments but Charles' journey to recovery was exceptional and divine." ~Sam, RN
"There was one time in particular that Mr. Charles looked at me and said "I'm going to be alright aren't I?"  I was momentarily shocked, but answered him,  Yes , I believe you will!'" 
~Shauntay, RN
"I was afraid of the unknown as far as how Charles would come through this.  Charles' recovery inspires me to want to be better with my own health. God is always in control and Charles' healing is living proof."  ~Jennifer

It takes a village; There is no us without “u”

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