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    Under the Rainbow: A mother's experiences of the promises of God

    By Catherine Campbell

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    This is the story of a mother's journey with God through heartache and loss. It reveals with remarkable honesty the disappointment, devastation and anger she feels when not just one, but two, of her three children are born with multiple disabilities. In time Catherine comes to view her family tragedy from a different perspective. She shows us the delights as well as the sorrows of her family life. We get to stand Under the Rainbow with her as she experiences the promises of God, which eventually lead to acceptance and freedom. This book will make you laugh, and it may make you cry, but ultimately it will reveal to you a God who always keeps His promises.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMonarch Books
    Release dateJul 19, 2013
    ISBN9780857214638
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    Under the Rainbow: A mother's experiences of the promises of God
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    Catherine Campbell

    Catherine has spoken at numerous Ladies' events, including day conferences, breakfasts and weekends, as well as individual fellowship meetings for women in various churches. Having cared for two profoundly disabled daughters for a period of almost twenty years, Catherine is often asked to speak on the subject of suffering - through testimony, bible ministry and seminars. But she also delights in opportunities to share what the Bible has to say on a myriad of other subjects too! She is married to Philip. They have three children; two daughters, Cheryl and Joy, now in heaven, and a wonderful son, Paul who is married to Susie, both exceptional musicians.

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    • 5/5
      Thanks to GoodReads and Monarch Books/Kregel Publications for sending me such a wonderful book that I am delighted to review. FIVE GOLDEN STARS!!! Most importantly, I would like to thank Catherine Campbell for opening up her heart and reliving the pain that she and her husband and family had to endure not once, BUT TWICE, when two of her three children were born with microcephaly, a neurodevelopmental disorder, that has a narrow life expectancy. Catherine was able to withstand so much hurt, pain, and tears because of her strong faith and relationship with God.

      Campbell takes the reader back to the years that were spent caring for the two fragile but delightful girls, who were very much loved by the Campbell's middle child, Paul, who was born healthy and strong. Catherine shares many heartbreaking moments but describes many beautiful smiles and laughs that the girls provided. I spent many a night crying softly as I read page after page of a life that could only have been sustained by God's mercy. Catherine Campbell has to be one of the strongest women I have ever read about. Again, it can only be attributed to her faith and belief that God had a plan and would never abandon her and her family in their darkest hour.

      I want to thank Catherine Campbell for writing a book that can only be described as a mother's worst nightmare but helping us to understand that God WILL see you through IF you call upon Him. I experienced this nightmare. I lost my 8-year old daughter, my youngest, in 2002, while awaiting a heart transplant. There were times while reading this wonderful memoir that I broke down into tears, feeling Catherine's pain and knowing all too well how difficult it is to say goodbye to a child that you have loved and raised and spent every day taking care of. Catherine Campbell described emotions that I felt. Still feel. Like Catherine, I know my daughter is in a heavenly place, welcomed by the loving arms of a loving God.

      If you have ever lost a child, I recommend you take the time to read this beautiful tribute to two sisters who are forever healthy, happy, and awaiting the day when they are once again reunited with their loving family. Even if you have never lost ANYONE close to you, I would say to you,
      "Buy this book. Read it. You will understand what true faith is and how one family was able to live again with the grace of God."
    • 5/5
      After reviewing Ms. Campbell's 40-day devotional, Rainbows for Rainy Days, I jumped at the chance to review this book, her memoir of motherhood. Not one, but two of her three children were born with the same developmentally-crippling disease, microcephaly. (This is when the "soft spots" on a baby's head harden either during pregnancy or shortly after birth, not leaving room for the brain to grow and develop. In most cases, this leads to blindness, a lack of ability to walk, talk or even to sit up unaided, and eventually, to death. However, Catherine didn't allow her daughters' disability to disable her light. Still, she shone on, letting the stories of herself, of her husband and her children to help change the view of these people. They are not some "thing" to be rid of.My younger brother "Henry" has Down Syndrome, and as his family, we had to adjust. We've always believed that God made and loved those born with disabilities, but as Henry's sister, well, I found the following excerpt absolutely beautiful, and began to tear up when I read it: *please note that the Author is from Northern Ireland, therefore, you may find some spellings and words to be different.*"Undoubtedly, we live in a world of the designer label. What we wear is not nearly as important as who made it, and that others know who made it. This is so much the case that manufacturers often display their exclusive label on the outside of the garment. Why wear Ralph Lauren of Coco Chanel if no one else recognizes it? A lot of our teenagers would rather die than be seen in a pair of trainers [American speak: tennis shoes] manufactured by anyone other than those of the current trendsetting brands... 'I will praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;Marvellous are your works,And that my soul knows very well...You saw my substance, being yet unformed'...'Listen to this, Cheryl,' I exclaimed, making the poor child jump as I raised my voice in excitement. 'You are no mistake, Sweetheart. God knew exactly what He was doing when He made you...it ways so right here in Psalm 139. it says here that God formed you. He knew your little frame before I did, when it was just a bunch of cells- it wasn't hidden from Him. You were no surprise to Him.'...Down through the years I have learned to see this world's view of perfection from a completely different perspective. Our raison d'etre is far greater than health and wealth, happiness and beauty. Psalm 139 gave me the assurance that Cheryl was 'designer made', and that stamped across her life were the words: Made with love by God'."(excerpts from pages 53 and 54)
    • 5/5
      This s a well-written, true story of a couples struggles with a devastating, continual challenge of their faith in God.6289106Like so many of us, Catherine and Phillip Campbell felt they were truly trying to live Gods will, when suddenly theyhad huge trials occur, causing Catherine to question herself and all she had fervently believed in.This is a story of the faith and courage Catherine had to find within herself to face a world which claimed what little time she had outside of each work day. How can a loving Father do this to her and her husband? How could He do it to other, blameless individuals?Could their marriage survive this? Who was to blame? Was it her?These are only a few questions which developed in Catherine's mind. She shares her inner turmoil and reliance on othersin learning to cope with devastation, pride, fatigue, anger, love, gratitude, bitterness, anguish, inability to pray, trusting others, etc.This is a very touching a profound tale of Catherine's whole family and the importance of a strong support system and in accepting God's ways.I agree with a statement made by Catherine that without a faith and trust in God, how does one face death of a loved one?I personally know if we allow God to bring peace to our souls, He will.After reading this book for a period of time, the title becomes clear. I liked the 2013 edition cover most because it portrays the books title more completely. The new cover is too vague. I do this review on the newer book edition.*Spoiler: I had to look up the terms hydrocephalus and microcephaly. It was a good experience learning more about theses conditions.This reminds me of an amazing, courageous, loving, faithful friend of mine who had three out of five children who was disabled. To me, she is a remarkable heroine. I greatly admire parents who cope so well with challenges such as these. They are truly awesome!I review this book with a Five Stars rating.* I won this through The Library Thing monthly giveaway and asked that I give an honest review, of which I have given.
    • 5/5
      Catherine Campbell's intimate look at her personal faith journey through the 18+ years of raising her three children, two of whom would die because of congenital disabilities that nevertheless allowed their family to love and nurture them for a combined 25 years, helped this reader move through a questioning period of my own. The author's honest interaction and heartfelt face-to-face encounters with God can give direction and guidance to anyone facing any kind of spiritual crisis - mine certainly was not along the lines described in the book, nevertheless the book provided valuable insights into my own questions.
    • 5/5
      I can't say enough about this memoir. I couldn't stop reading it. I applaud the author for her courage, her faith , and her love, This is an amazingly uplifting book about devastating personal tragedies,
    • 5/5
      This was a powerful story by Catherine Campbell about her two daughters who were born with microcephaly and the challenges her and her family faced during this very difficult time in her life. Others who are dealing with similar situations in their life can see that they are not alone and there is hope. I was so amazed at the love she had and was able to share with her children even though they were different. She saw the purpose in their lives and was able to share that with the reader.