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Silent Keepers is a remarkable book about two very ordinary individuals. First we read the author’s recollections of her father, whose strength and steadiness, love and wisdom were exactly the factors she needed in her life. Although there were times of contention and emotional pain, her dad was always there, providing—without preaching, scolding or even disciplining—the silent strength she needed. Silent Keepers honors a man who was quite ordinary, but who infl uenced— through his presence—all he came in contact with. It also honors another—who was not even human—but who infl uenced through devotion, constancy, warmth, and silence. Rochester, the author’s beloved feline companion, was also quiet his entire life. In the sixteen years he spent in constant close contact to the author, he never uttered a sound other than a muted purring as he cuddled with her. He was always there, providing comfort and companionship when life seemed more than diffi cult. Both Ellis and Rochester were true “keepers”—that is, someone you want to keep and stay close to, no matter what happens. “Readers can always count on the works of Janice Gray Kolb to provide universal insights and wisdom, as well as heartening passages of inspiration to provide hope for the soul. In her current book, Silent Keepers, she does not disappoint her many readers who look to her for solace, comfort, and compassion.” —Brad and Sherry Steiger, co-authors of the Miracle series
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Janice Gray Kolb Author of: Compassion for All Creatures Journal of Love The Enchantment of Writing Higher Ground Beneath the Stars & Trees ... there is a place Beside the Still Waters In Corridors of Eternal Time Solace of Solitude A Pilgrim on Life's Road Cherishing Janice Kolb along with her husband Bob are the parents of six grown children and have nineteen grandchildren. Their life has revolved around raising a loving family with religious values. In addition to raising their family, Janice developed a letter writing and audio tape ministry that gives encouragement and spiritual support to those who need it all over the United States. Other inspirational works published by Janice Kolb include The Pine Cone Journal and, in a cooperative effort with her husband Bob, Whispered Notes.
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In Silent Keepers we read the author's recollections of her father whose strength and steadiness, love and wisdom were exactly the factors she needed in her life. Although there were times of extreme contention and emotional pain, her dad was always there, providing, without preaching, scolding or even disciplining, the silent strength she needed. Her dad was always a very quiet man, never boisterous or loud, and never known to raise his voice even when provoked. Toward the end of his life he became completely silent when his larynx was removed to quell the advance of cancer.The book honors a man who was quite ordinary, but who influenced through silent strength all he came in contact with. It also honors another who was not even human, but who influenced through devotion, constancy, warmth, and silence. Rochester, her beloved feline companion, was also quiet his entire life. In the sixteen years he spent in constant close contact to the author, he never uttered a sound other than a muted purring as he cuddled with her. The single exception to that was when, as a kitten, he fell out of an upper window, hanging on to the sill with only his anterior paws. On that one occasion he let out some substantial screeches that led to his immediate rescue. He was always there providing comfort and companionship when life seemed to lose its direction and the evidence that "the sky was falling" seemed unassailable.Sometimes a quiet, familiar and loving presence is all it takes for a person to "grab hold of himself" and go forward to face whatever challenge is there. Rochester became a keeper as did the author's dad. A keeper may be defined as someone whom one wants to keep and stay close to no matter what happens. It does not imply that a keeper is a guardian or jailer. Even things that seem to be of a demanding urgency may drift away as their importance dulls and fades, but a keeper is absolutely never expendable.This is a remarkable book about two very ordinary individuals. But ordinary does not mean unimportant. On the contrary, it becomes a term of endearment and strength and extreme importance. We are all diminished because they and individuals like them are no longer with us.
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"Readers can always count on the works of Janice Gray Kolb to provide universal insights and wisdom, as well as heartening passages of inspiration to provide hope for the soul. In her current book, Silent Keepers, she does not disappoint her many readers who look to her for solace, comfort, and compassion." Brad and Sherry Steiger, co-authors of the Miracle series."Jan and I have shared a deep friendship for many years, and I will confirm that she has been blessed with the ability to communicate beyond the limits of our own time and dimension. If this sounds incredible, I would urge you to read her books. Jan writes of the joys and sorrows of her own life, her words flowing from her heart so full of sensitivity and love into poetry and prose that is meltingly beautiful. Through her books she strives to comfort those who are grieving, provide encouragement, increase awareness of the beauty of nature and appreciation of our human relationships as well as stimulate the reader's own creativity. In Silent Keepers, she wites of her father and dear little cat with love and appreciation, and honors them with her inspired words." Connie Gilman, dear friend and friend of animals "Silent Keepers is a beautiful memoir to my grandfather, Ellis George Gray, written by my mother, Janice Gray Kolb - and also of her cat of sixteen years, Rochester. Ellis and Rochester keep silent vigil of the author's life and heart - both then and now. While the story stands alone as a sweet and fascinating tale of love - it also serves to bring back your own memories and inspire you to relive them through your heart and through your pen." Laurel Elizabeth Kuhl, daughter "There was only ONE Ellis, and I'm grateful to be able to carry that name on. I know that my great-grandfather, Ellis George, was an engineer and a wonderful, committed father, grandfather, and Christian. He passed away thirteen years before I was born, so I never was able to meet him, but the knowledge that I am named after him is an honor, and gives me an extra measure of confidence to pursue my career as an engineer, like my father, grandfather, and great-grandfathers before me."I am thankful for the life that Ellis George lived, for the father that he was to my grandmother and the grandfather he was to my mother, who lived with him for a time while my grandfather Kolb was overseas in the Navy. The legacy my great-grandfather Ellis Gray left helps to give me a foundation for my life and for my future. I'm proud to be named after such an incredible man." Robert Ellis Hudson "When my grandfather and namesake, Ellis George Gray, passed away in 1977, I was 15 years old. His passing was the first that I had encountered in my young life, and had a profound effect on me. I was very close with my grandfather and grandmother and had enjoyed so many happy and fun times with them. 'Pop-Pop' was an important person in my life and I will always have strong memories and impressions of him. This book leaves me with strong feelings about a good man who left a lifetime of impressions on his daughter Janice, and on me, his only grandson. I also learned some meaningful things about him during his life and also since his passing as my mother has opened herself to his presence."As a dog-owner, I have a deep respect for my mother's relationship with her cat Rochester, and the incredible relationship that they continue to have years after Chester's passing. My mother's relationship and experiences with Rochester prove to me that my faith is real and that God works in so many ways to reveal things to us in ways that many would think unbelievable or unconventional."Silent Keepers is a wonderful reading experience that intertwines two exceptional and yes, seemingly ordinary beings, one human and one animal. It reveals to us that in their quiet ways both during and after their physical lives, they have had a profound impact on someone who has been open to their presence and gifts. This is such a strong message to all of us who are grieving or looking for greater truth and meaning through the passing of loved ones in any form." George Kolb
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