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Deana And Monrow Landers
I have had many roles in life—

  • Pastor’s Wife
  • Mom/Nana
  • Nurse/Health Educator
  • Writer
  • Christian Speaker

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t writing stories, either in my head or in my journal.  My first published story was in 1989 after witnessing the tragedy of Hurricane Hugo hitting Charlotte, N.C. destroying homes and businesses, tearing families apart and leaving 61 fatalities in its path. My husband and sons volunteered to help families and rebuild homes there.  While they related the pain and devastation they saw daily I wrote a story to the local newspaper describing what they saw and asking for help for the families. After that I was asked to write more stories and later became a weekly columnist.  Since then I have been blessed to write in many different venues as a storyteller, as well as an educational, health and wellness writer.

Our youngest daughter died in 1980.  It was a tragic car accident.  The pain was so overwhelmingly painful, but we trusted God, held on to each other and took one day at a time to survive this pain in our lives.  People asked me how we were able to survive such a tragedy and still trust God. One day I was asked to share with others and found that sharing my pain and encouraging others helped me to breathe again.  Since then I have tried to use my own pain, struggles and joy to encourage others.

I worked for 30 years as a nurse and went back to school at age 54 to get a degree in Health Education.  I used my experience as a nurse and my degree as a health educator to promote healthy living in business, schools and churches. I currently serve as Chairman of a Free Clinic, helping families who do not have healthcare receive medical care.

 

My Latest Stories

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

I had just started to play the introduction to the closing hymn at church when the sanctuary door opened and one of the members walked in.

Beautiful voices filled the small church as adults and children sang the sweet old hymn, Amazing Grace.

Everyone was standing, so he stepped inside the back pew, smiled, and nodded at those around him.When the song ended, the pastor stepped up to the pulpit and said the closing prayer...

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Making Real Connections

Making Real Connections

My niece called me recently and said, “Hey, I want to make a new year’s resolution.” “Ok, I said. And you want to share it with me?”

“Yes, she said. I want us to call each other more.” I reminded her that we text often. “I know, she said, but I need to hear your voice.”

Wanting to call each other more had a lot to do with what happened between us this last year.

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A VALENTINE STORY

A VALENTINE STORY

Standing at the sink with suds dripping down onto their bare feet was the fun way to wash dishes for my children when they were little.

I would pull a chair up to the sink for them to stand in and then fill the sink with warm, sudsy water. I provided little things they could wash to entertain themselves.

While I did the rest of the housework, bubbles and giggles were everywhere. And, yes, I had to clean that up too.

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A Helping Hand

A Helping Hand

One day I was coming out my front door and looked down on the walkway in front of me to see a little Sparrow lying on the pavement, flapping its wings trying to get up. I looked around to see if any other birds might be a part of this little creature’s life.

I saw nothing and leaned down to see if I could pick it up. I waited to see if it would try to get away, but it didn't. It just became very still as I slid my hand under its l...

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