Ruth Smith Meyer

Ruth Smith Meyer

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		About Not Easily Broken
Order at Amazon.ca or Word Alive or by ISBN # 1-897373-10-4 at any major book store.		In the time when women often died in childbirth and men remarried to have someone to care for the house and children, new mothers sometimes cut off relationship with the maternal grandparents. Ellie is a strong young woman faced with circumstances that are not her choice. When Ellie’s older sister Regina dies at the birth of her third child, her parents request that Ellie break off her engagement to the man she loves and marry their son-in-law, John, so the children will stay in the family. Ellie reluctantly agrees but determines in her heart to give it her all to make it a good marriage. She and John begin life with a somewhat contrived feeling to their relationship, but love grows because they are both committed to it. Preposterous as it may seem, Ellie’s story is based on a real-life situation as told by Rina, Ellie’s own daughter. The story begins and ends with Rina and gives evidence that the mother’s strength has been passed on to her daughter. Readers having experienced the death of a spouse will find immediate rapport with John, then Ellie, as they face the waves of grief that come at unexpected times, and perhaps find ways of dealing with their own. Those who have yet to experience this will come to a deeper understanding of the process of grief while they live through the joys and sorrows of the characters in “Not Easily Broken.” (See a review)
^		Endorsements
		“Ruth Smith Meyer frequently exhibits powerful emotion as she deals with the changing face of love and marriage at different times and under diverse circumstances.” — Ray Wiseman, co-author of When Cobras Laugh “Aside from the fact that it is a very interesting story it also heals one’s inner parts.” — Don Dulmage author of Return to Deutschland “What a great read. Loved the book and the fact that it is based on a real-life story.” — Sue Heidebrecht, MYC teacher
^		About the Author
Contact Ruth Smith Meyer		Ruth Smith Meyer’s creative nature, her cultivated love for reading, vivid imagination and ability to empathize helped her become a keen observer of people and nature around her. Smith Meyer’s varied work experience with people from children to seniors mirrors her love and enjoyment of humanity. As a kindergarten speech therapy aide, and a school bus driver for a time, she became a lifelong friend to “her” children. As a Creative Director at an adult day program she was blessed by the fascinating stories of those she served. It was there she met the woman who related the account of her mother that inspired the story in Not Easily Broken. Smith Meyer’s own candid facing of the journey of grief at the death of her husband, Norman Smith, after thirty-nine years of marriage and the discovery of how to live again, helps to lend credence to the characters in her book. Ruth and Norman were blessed with a son and three daughters and five grandchildren. Since Ruth’s marriage to Paul Meyer in 2005, three daughters, a son and thirteen grandchildren were added to her family. She rejoices in her family relationships and counts them among her best friends.
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		Regular contributor for REJOICE! a daily devotional magazine Poems published in Christian Living and Purpose News articles in Canadian Mennonite
^		Present Involvements
		Inspirational/Motivational speaker Worship Ministry member at Nairn Mennonite Church Nairn Mennonite Church elder Regular contributor for REJOICE! Magazine, a daily devotional resource Editor of Marriage Encounter Newsletter 18 years Poetry published in Purpose and Christian Living Magazine
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		Lay presenter for Marriage Encounter weekends for eleven years Creative Director for an Adult Day Centre for thirteen years Senior Services Advisory Committee of Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada member and as such helped in publish a booklet, Preplanning Christian Funerals Keenagers Korner, a column for four area weekly publications as Creative Director for Craigwiel Adult Day Centre. These articles increased both client and volunteer interest in the program as well as enjoyment for the general public. Composed short biographies of Seniors’ attending the Day Centre helping them, their families and caregivers gain new perspective on their lives. Wrote promotional articles and news releases for Craigwiel Gardens, a Senior’s complex raising community awareness, attracting clientele and volunteers.
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