Pat
Bluth, author of From Pain To Peace, will speak at St. Thomas By The
Sea in Orange Beach, Alabama on February 3, 2010. Bluth will
discuss grief, bereavement, healing and the journey to forgiveness.
Bluth lost her teen daughter at the hands of a drunk driver and shares
her story regarding how the death of a child allows rage to be
transformed into forgiveness.
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Pat
Bluth, Author Of From Pain To Peace, To Speak At St. Thomas By The Sea
In Orange Beach, Alabama On February 3, 2010
Author Pat Bluth will discuss grief, bereavement, healing and the
journey to forgiveness. Bluth lost her teen daughter at the hands of a
drunk driver and shares her story regarding how the death of a child
allows rage to be transformed into forgiveness
[DATE
CITY] Pat Bluth, author of From Pain To
Peace, will
speak at St. Thomas By The Sea Catholic Church in Orange Beach Alabama
on February 3, 2010.
Ms. Bluth will share her story regarding how her life changed after the
death of her 17 year old daughter at the hands of a drunk driver. She
will describe in detail what happened on that night and how it felt to
go from planning for a graduation to planning for a funeral. She will
also share how she felt victimized by the Criminal Justice system,
resulting in her starting a chapter of MADD in her county.
“I wrote this book,” stated Ms. Bluth,
“because I believe I have a story to share that offers hope
and inspiration to others that have suffered a loss. As a grief
counselor, I learned that many people get stuck in their grief, anger,
or unresolved feelings. I wanted to share that grief is a
process that doesn’t have to control your life forever.
Forgiveness was something I thought was impossible after my 17 year old
daughter was killed by a drunk driver. I was wrong.
My book describes in detail what I did on an 8-day silent retreat to
heal. Others can follow this process.”
After the death of her daughter, Ms. Bluth started a MADD chapter in
her county. She also attended Compassionate Friends meetings, a support
group for parents whose children have died, and began journaling.
“All these things helped,” stated Ms. Bluth,
“but I found no lasting peace. Four years later I felt
suicidal and called out to God for help. I talked to my priest and at
his suggestion I attended an 8 day silent retreat. That was the answer
for finding peace.”
Ms. Bluth will share her story at St. Thomas By The Sea Catholic Church
in Orange Beach Alabama on February 3, 2010 at the Parish Hall. Ms.
Bluth is available for speaking engagements and interviews and can be
contacted using the information below or by email at pat@patbluth.com.
Copies of her book, From Pain To Peace, are available at her website at
www.patbluth.com and from most major bookstores and online booksellers.
From Pain To Peace
Pat Bluth
Axiom Press
ISBN: 9781581692952
Profile:
Pat Bluth grew up in Bremerton, Washington, but life brought her to
Brainerd, Minnesota, where, along with her husband, Gary, they have
lived and raised three children: Tammy, Jeff, and Jennifer.
Life was going well for the Bluth family, but everything changed
suddenly when one Friday night, daughter Tammy was killed by a drunk
driver.
For months after Tammy’s death, Pat struggled to go on with
life, but because of her strong faith, she persevered and has used her
life experiences to help others facing life changing situations. She
completed a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling, and has
used her abilities as an Independent Clinical Social Worker to
facilitate Home Care/Hospice groups for St. Joseph’s Medical
Center, and grief groups for Compassionate Friends, listening and
comforting parents who experience the death of a child. She served in
private practice as a family therapist for a Christian Counseling
Clinic in Brainerd, and is also certified as a Chemical Dependency
Counselor.
Pat was instrumental in forming a Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter
in the Brainerd Lakes Area, and is a frequent speaker at MADD impact
panels. She has worked as a victim advocate for others whose lives have
been shattered by impaired drivers. As a Certified Toastmaster, Pat
enjoys opportunities to speak and spread a message of hope and
inspiration to various audiences. She shares her story of how God
turned her bitterness into forgiveness, and how it is possible to enjoy
life again, even after great tragedy has occurred. Her message has
inspired thousands.
A member of the Brainerd Area Catholic Churches, Pat is a Lector and a
Minister of Holy Communion. She has served on boards for the Council of
Catholic Women at the local, Deanery and Diocesan levels. Because of
her commitment to God, and because of her service in church and the
community, Pat has been able to use life’s struggles to grow
spiritually, and finds it her mission to encourage others along the way.
Contact:
Pat Bluth
Web: www.patbluth.com
Email: pat@patbluth.com
Phone: 218-831-5383
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Pat
Bluth grew
up in Bremerton, Washington, but life brought her to
Brainerd, Minnesota, where, along with her husband, Gary, they have
lived and raised three children: Tammy, Jeff, and Jennifer.
Life was going well for the Bluth family, but everything changed
suddenly when one Friday night, daughter Tammy was killed by a drunk
driver.
For months after Tammy’s death, Pat struggled to go on with
life, but because of her strong faith, she persevered and has used her
life experiences to help others facing life changing situations. She
completed a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling, and has
used her abilities as an Independent Clinical Social Worker to
facilitate Home Care/Hospice groups for St. Joseph’s Medical
Center, and grief groups for Compassionate Friends, listening and
comforting parents who experience the death of a child. She served in
private practice as a family therapist for a Christian Counseling
Clinic in Brainerd, and is also certified as a Chemical Dependency
Counselor.
Pat was instrumental in forming a Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter
in the Brainerd Lakes Area, and is a frequent speaker at MADD impact
panels. She has worked as a victim advocate for others whose lives have
been shattered by impaired drivers. As a Certified Toastmaster, Pat
enjoys opportunities to speak and spread a message of hope and
inspiration to various audiences. She shares her story of how God
turned her bitterness into forgiveness, and how it is possible to enjoy
life again, even after great tragedy has occurred. Her message has
inspired thousands.
A member of the Brainerd Area Catholic Churches, Pat is a Lector and a
Minister of Holy Communion. She has served on boards for the Council of
Catholic Women at the local, Deanery and Diocesan levels. Because of
her commitment to God, and because of her service in church and the
community, Pat has been able to use life’s struggles to grow
spiritually, and finds it her mission to encourage others along the way.
Company
Contact:
Pat Bluth
pat@patbluth.com
www.patbluth.com
218-831-5383
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