“ EVERYTHING'S POSSIBLE AND NOTHING’S NOT ”
~ Richard Lawrence Belford ~
“An Inspirational Author whose heartfelt parables honor the memory of those dear to our hearts.”
ABOUT THE BOOK
Richard Lawrence Belford is a well published inspirational author whose twenty-five year creative journey has afforded him the privilege of providing faith, comfort and hope to those in grief.
His inspiring parables; A Mother’s Work Is Never Done; If Not For You; In The Blink Of An Eye; Remember When; The Wish; These Days; The Promise; Moments; Like Father, Like Son and countless others have been published in dozens of inspirational; journals, magazines, periodicals, online writing platforms and websites. A parable is a symbolic short story that illustrates or teaches some truth, religious principle or moral lesson.
As British author C.S. Lewis once wrote. ― “The pain then is part of the happiness now. That’s the deal.” or as Queen Elizabeth II said on September 11th, 2001. “Grief is the price we pay for love.”
The late Lisa Marie Presley probably said it best. "Death is part of life whether we like it or not and so is grieving." She then wrote. ― "There is so much to learn and understand on the subject, but here's what I know so far: One is that grief does not stop or go away in any sense, a year, or years after the loss. Grief is something you will have to carry with you for the rest of your life in spite of what certain people or our culture wants us to believe.”
The Egyptians believe that you die twice; once when you take your final breath and the last time someone says your name. Richard believes that even if the names of those dear to his heart are never spoken again this book will assure that they and their stories will be remembered.
He also feels that those who have experienced loss should support one another’s efforts to comfort others. It is therefore Richard’s sincere hope that "It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later" and its 2nd edition of heartfelt stories, and parables will not only inspire you to always say; "I'll see you later, instead of goodbye", but also believe; “The Best Is Yet To Come!”
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The book is published by innovative publisher GenZ Publishing and is not only available in both Paperback & Kindle editions on amazon.com in the United States, and amazon.ca in Canada, but can also be purchased on Amazon in Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard has been writing parables that carry grieving people through the hardest seasons of their lives for more than twenty-five years. A parable is a symbolic short story that illustrates or teaches some truth, religious principle or moral lesson.
He is the author of "It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later; A Collection Of Inspirational Parables” and its 2nd edition; “The Best Is Yet To Come." They are both available on Amazon.
In this life no one is promised tomorrow and people often leave or are left wishing they had just five more minutes and not even Spring’s promise can give those who grieve what they would truly love.
This makes grief one of society’s most misunderstood and profoundly difficult experiences that cannot be resolved by closure if there's even such a thing, but by the slow measure of acceptance that only the passage of time and words of comfort can provide.
Prince William read his words and wrote back from St. James Palace. The Centering Corporation, the largest grief resource center in North America carries his work in their Centering Grief Resources library. The United Kingdom's The Good Grief Trust has recognized his writings. The 9/11 Memorial Artist Registry holds his name and Love What Matters have lent his voice to their readers.
Richard wrote, “The world goes on without them, for most it goes unchanged, but for some it will never be the same." The people for whom everything has changed are those sitting alone at 2am after losing a parent, spouse, child, sibling, an uncle, an aunt or good friend. His words can make their loss feel more bearable, and after twenty-five years of writing they deserve to find them.
Richard has been a regular contributor to Centering Corporation's Grief Digest Magazine and Grief Resource Library. If you would like to learn more please visit this website’s Grief Digest / Good Grief Trust Page. "The Centering Corporation is the largest and oldest grief resource center in North America.” Grief Digest is a quarterly magazine that's gathered a remarkable group of writers to aid grieving people, families and caregivers through their journey.
His inspirational writings were first published the May 2007 issue of Progressive Greetings Magazine. "Max Publishing’s Worldwide Progressive Greetings Magazine is the No.1 trade bible for those in the greeting card industry."
Richard's views on inspirational writing were then published the May 2012 issue of Greetings Today Magazine in a feature article entitled; "An Eloquent Send” which can be viewed at the following link. Greetings Today.pdf
"Greetings Today is the largest circulation trade mag for the UK greetings industry covering all aspects, from art and design to publishing, print and retailing."
His writings have also been published in the September 2010, January 2011, July 2011 and June 2012 issues of Mulberry Publication’s Funeral Service Times; “The United Kingdom’s largest circulation funeral magazine.” |
Richard's inspirational illustrations "If Not For You" and "Remember When” were both published in Funerals Today. Funerals Today was the first magazine geared toward educating families about the funeral service industry. "There goal is to educate, enlighten and encourage you every day through innovation, progress and life making decisions regarding final tributes."
On September 25, 2013 Richard was given the Basno 9/11 Memorial Supporter Badge as a token of gratitude for supporting the nonprofit National September 11 Memorial & Museum and had his artwork entitled; “In The Blink Of An Eye” published on the 9/11 Memorial Artist’s Registry. If you would like learn more please visit this website’s Testimonial's Page.
Richard also invites you to follow him on Instagram and Twitter, like his Author’s Facebook Page or visit the It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later Facebook Group Page and join the increasing number of its member who have been inspired to always say; “I’ll see you later, instead of goodbye!”
