Joy Comes in the Mourning (Digital Edition)

by Leo Pacheco

Overview

Join the author as he shares moments from personal trauma to nationwide tragedy, and discover how you, too, can find joy in your mourning and renewed hope in your sorrow. Whether you have lost a loved one to death, have been sexually abused, considering suicide, or simply feel like you can’t recover from past wounds, this book is for you.

Joy Comes in the Mourning recounts the journey from overcoming childhood sexual abuse to learning how to live again following tragedy—a road paved with heartache and moving testimony about God’s tender love, mercy, and restoration.

This dramatic story of survival offers understanding for all who experience grief and pain, and provides encouragement and hope by finding joy in the midst of mourning. February 3, 1991 started off like any other day for Leo Pacheco, as he drove his mother, grandmother, and sister to the city for a day of shopping—a day filled with laughter and joy that would tragically end in heartache and sorrow.

A silent killer rendered them unconscious while their vehicle maneuvered its way up a Colorado mountain pass before barreling over the cliff, and that’s just part of the story...

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012359476
Publisher:	Watermark Publishing
Publication date:	04/11/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	232
File size:	141 KB

About the Author

Leo Pacheco is an award-winning philanthropist, author, speaker, minister, counselor, business consultant, former radio and television host, and the Founder and President of two non-profit organizations.

For his philanthropic endeavors, Leo has been featured on a number of television programs including CBS’ Spirit of the Season broadcast, among others. In 2004, ABC news affiliate, KMGH, awarded him the prestigious Everyday Hero Award for his humanitarian efforts to aid Colorado’s homeless and low-income population.

In addition, Leo Pacheco is the recipient of two presidential awards, the President’s Volunteer Service Award and the President’s Call to Action Award, both presented by President George W. Bush in 2004 and 2005 for his lifetime commitment to the betterment of the American citizens.

In addition to his expertise in non-profit management, Leo has spent the past 15 years in Human Resource management and consulting. Today, he continues to consult with various businesses in need of his HR expertise, as well as counsel those who are grieving.

Leo is a native of Colorado, where he continues to reside with his lovely wife, Angela, and their son, John. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and outdoor recreational activities.