I Stand With Courage Category:  Inspirational Publisher: Inspiring Vices Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 84 Copyright: November, 2011 ISBN-13: 9781462400225 The book tells of a journey experienced by a husband and wife both with critical health issues. It demonstrates how acceptance, determination, courage, and faith can transform your life. It is a message of hope for others.     Was it a miracle, God-given determination, or both, that lifted Kathi from the paralysis that blindsided her, confining her to a wheelchair? No one wants to face such a life-changing health crisis, but Kathi takes us on her journey of creating a new life with a disability. With a husband also hospitalized, she is alone in her battle. A rehab center becomes her home while she searches for strength of body—and mind. See how acceptance, determination, and courage can overcome the challenges of everyday life. Reading about her progress, you realize she is just like you—an ordinary person who accepts and achieves the challenge to accomplish extraordinary feats, inspiring us by her power of faith and determination.    Excerpt "My goal was to gather the pieces needed to create a new life for myself. I didn’t know it then, but accepting my paralysis was my first step toward recovery." "Now I was experiencing more than the doctors or I had ever imagined possible. I was stepping outside of my given limitations."

Better Not Bitter
“I Stand With Courage” is definitely an inspiring story, and I could certainly relate to much of what Kathi went through. Her courage and determination are amazing,and she is living proof that people can become “bitter or better” when faced with life’s challenges. Kathi simply was not willing to take “no” for an answer when it came to her paralysis!”
Meg Corrigan, author of Then I Am Strong: Moving From My Mother’s Daughter to God’s Child

Spirit of Joy
“Kathi offers wisdom about how to live through tough personal challenges, but even more she offers a spirit of joy about how these challenges can enrich life. Her story and her insights are an inspiration to all of us who live in this all-too-often-difficult world.”
Pastor Michelle Abbott, Oak Knoll Lutheran Church

Finding Courage
“Kathi Holmes’ story is just one of many that affirm Courage Center’s mission 'to empower people with disabilities to realize their full potential in every aspect of life.' Recovering from an illness or injury is hard work, but as Kathi proves, persistence, hard work and professionals like those who work at Courage Center can produce amazing results.”
Susan Warner, Courage Center