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    Just One Little Thing: Finding a Happy Life in an Imperfect World, One Moment at a Time
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    Just One Little Thing: Finding a Happy Life in an Imperfect World, One Moment at a Time

    By Kelly S. Buckley

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    We've all been faced with moments in life where the rug gets pulled out from beneath our feet. And, sometimes, it is not only the rug that has been removed; the whole darn floor has disappeared too.
    Just One Little Thing is about one of those life changing groundless moments. The story begins on the 4th of July, when a phone call changes everything in Kelly Buckleys life. Devastated by the unexpected death of her son Stephen, Kelly started to journal about what goodness still remained in her life in the hopes of finding just one little thing to make it through the day.
    Gratitude changed everything. By focusing on the blessings found moment by moment, she was able to allow herself to grieve with an open heart, and accept all the wisdom that comes from lifes difficulties.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBalboa Press
    Release dateFeb 18, 2012
    ISBN9781452544762
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    Just One Little Thing: Finding a Happy Life in an Imperfect World, One Moment at a Time
    Author

    Kelly S. Buckley

    Kelly Buckley is an author and speaker who, through the power of words, has connected with thousands of people worldwide. Her mission? To have a conversation about life, gratitude, compassion and resilience, in the hopes of helping others navigate through both the hills and valleys of their own lives. Her life’s direction has been molded, as we all are, by the turning points in life, the defining moments that forever change how you see the world. Born and raised in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, on Canada’s East Coast, Kelly grew up in a culture that personifies resilience, forging a happy life in one of nature’s most rugged and untouched locations. Over the course of her life, she has looked back to her roots, as she dealt with the hurts of life, the biggest being the sudden death of her 23-year-old son Stephen on the 4th of July, 2009. In response to her loss, Kelly published Gratitude in Grief, a book and accompanying blog about looking for one little thing to be thankful for each day, even when you hurt. Through her writing and reflection of what remains in troubling times, Kelly was able to not only shift her own perception of loss, but also provide others with comfort and purpose for the future. The overwhelming grassroots response to her courageous sharing of her personal journey through grief propelled her to continue, and as a result, she has connected with numerous groups to add her voice in a discussion about hope after loss. She is a guest contributor for such respected sites as Open to Hope, and Hello Grief (a division of Comfort Zone Camp), and most recently has been published in Open to Hope’s new book, Open to Hope-Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss. Kelly would describe herself as quirky, and at times, a complete contradiction. She can be hard to define and private, and an open book all at the same time, learning as she goes. She is learning to be comfortable with the fact that she is forever broken. She began her professional career as a Registered Nurse, and worked as a Health Executive in Canada. She continues to nurse, only now nurturing other souls with her words. Kelly lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband Brady, her son Brendan, and Rudy, their Wonder Dog. She continues to write every day.

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