Grace Anna Sings: A Story of Hope through a Little Girl with a Big Voice

by Angela Ray Rodgers, Melissa Jarboe (Foreword by)

Overview

Grace Anna: A Heart Song that Inspires the World

Often in life we feel beat down. Life has lost its joy and we want to give up. Then there is a light—a light from someone unexpected. A story so inspiring, we begin to wake up and dream again.

Before the birth Grace Anna, Angela experienced heartbreaking loss that left her seeking God’s guidance and healing to make it through each day. After Grace Anna’s birth, Angela went from being a science teacher to an advocate for her daughter. The Rodgers have gone through incredible highs and heartbreaking lows. But through it all, God has been their refuge and has blessed them with amazing, joyful lives.

Grace Anna will inspire you to:

• Be the best you can be no matter your circumstances.
• Make the choice to live, not just exist.
• Be bold, be brave, and step out courageously.
• Seek joy where there appears to be only darkness.
• Experience simple, pure hope in a world that seems overwhelming.

Grace Anna’s inspirational journey has touched millions across the world and is proof that life is what you make it. Open your heart to God’s love and be uplifted through the courage, strength, and resilience of one of God’s tiniest warriors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781424555710
Publisher:	BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
Publication date:	11/01/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Angela Ray Rodgers was born and raised in Liberty, Kentucky. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education specializing in Science and Social Studies and with a Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership.  Angela is happily married to her husband, Jeff, and mom to two wonderful children, Isaiah, and Grace Anna. Angela and her family currently reside near Dunnville, Kentucky where they are members of Thomas Ridge Church.

Angela taught for twelve years before beginning a new chapter in her life, being an advocate for her daughter Grace Anna and other children with disabilities.  She founded the Partnership for Leadership and Advocacy Network in her local community as well as becoming a leader through the ARC of Kentucky’s Advocates in Action program.  Angela is also involved with charities that help veterans. She and Isaiah also developed the Graciebug Bundles of Love program that creates gift baskets for children with long hospital stays and their families.

Before the birth of her daughter Grace Anna, Angela experienced heartbreaking loss that left her seeking God’s guidance and healing to make it through each day. Upon the birth of Grace Anna, Angela’s direction and plans became very different, she and her family have gone through incredible highs and heartbreaking lows.  Through it all God has been their refuge and blessed them with amazing, joyful lives.   She seeks the guidance of God through every aspect of her life and holds to His promises.  Grace Anna’s inspirational journey has touched millions across the world, Angela felt everyone needed to know the entire story from the beginning.

Angela Ray Rodgers is happily married to her husband, Jeff, and mom to two wonderful children, Isaiah and Grace Anna. Angela advocates for all children with disabilities and is involved in charities for our veterans. She and Isaiah also developed the Graciebug Bundles of Love program that creates gift baskets for children with long hospital stays and their families. The Rodgers live near Dunnville, Kentucky.

Table of Contents

Foreword Melissa D. Jarboe 3

Our Miracle 5

1 From Despair to Joy 7

2 Not Your Usual Gal 16

3 Tough Choices 28

4 First Flight 39

5 All I Can Do Is Sing 50

6 A Tiny Warrior 59

7 Hearing Is Believing 67

8 Busy as a Bee 73

9 Daddy's Girl 83

10 Oh, Say Can You See 90

11 Small-Town Hero to Internet Sensation 96

12 Her Big Debut 105

13 The Kindness of Strangers 115

14 Where There Is Good, There Is Bad 125

15 Growing Pains 132

16 Navigating the Open Sea 139

17 Brother and Sister 146

18 Love Heals Old Wounds 156

19 Advocate in Action 163

20 A Time to Mourn 171

21 The Best-Laid Plans 180

22 It's the Small Things 191

Hope for the Road 200

About the Author 202

Editorial Reviews

Grace Anna, you, my little angel, are truly a gift from God. You have touched my heart and soul with your angelic voice of love and patriotism. I am a better man for having met you and, of course, for listening to your rendition of our national anthem. Semper fidelis!
- Col. Ernest E. Garcia, USMC, Ret., former Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan

Grace Anna truly exemplifies God’s grace. Her life, being, and heart-warming smile empowers us all to be beautiful, grateful, and humble in every way.
- Kyra Phillips, CNN Correspondent


God has inspired me through Grace Anna’s determination and strength to be what He made her to be. Her beautiful testimony and, most importantly, family made my heart smile. My love, heart, and soul are forever changed because of her silliness, gre­garious laughs, and love for music. God bless Grace Anna and her family from the heavens. Grace Anna Sings restored me and reminded me of God’s unfailing love for all of His children.
- Lauren P. O’Reilly, The O’Reilly Foundation and O’Reilly Auto Parts

Grace Anna is the true definition of joy and strength. She always has a smile on her face no matter what battles she has had to face. She is a hero in my book.
- Diyral Briggs, Super Bowl XLV Champion


Grace Anna Sings reminds all of us that a lot of love can flow through a little heart. Grace Anna might be little, but she has a big heart and lives life in a big way! She reminds all of us that God really does put big hearts in small people and does big things in small ways. When Grace Anna sings, hearts open and heaven cheers.
- Jon Weece, Pastor, Southland Christian Church and Author

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