I Took Soul to Church Today

The bull on the front cover is not Soul. Soul is my guardian angel. However, this bull plays a major role in changing Soul's life, and mine forever. Because of his poor behavior, and a brutal attack on us he forced Soul and me to grow up at a very young age. We learn from him life does not always stay on course or follow the script we plan for it to follow. Sometimes, we must allow ourselves to search deep into our heart to find what it takes to give forgiveness. Two violent bull-attacks orchestrated by this bull went a long ways in helping me learn; sometimes we must demonstrate our courage, to face life's challenges even, if we are only seven years old. Fortunately, this bull underestimates the power of a mother's love, and courage when one of her babies is in danger. The actions of my mother certainly helped the bull, improve his behavior, and disposition forever. At times, he will make you want to shoot him and other times feel sorry for him. He earned the spot on the front cover by setting an example of how we can recover after experiencing, a life changing disaster. He certainly did along with many of the other characters featured in this book including Soul. I was living a great life including a great job, loving wife, nice home, with two vehicles in the driveway. With two smart, respectful and motivated children whom love life. Then one day for no apparent reason, something happens. It would change the course of my life and the life of my family forever. It was the ultimate test of my faith in God and me. It has been an amazing journey and I am not through yet

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The author is the actual young boy in the story. He grew up in North Central Kentucky on a large farm. He had thirteen brothers and sister and most still live in the community in Carroll County, Kentucky. He was determined to grow up and become a professional athlete and continued that quest until many misfortunes finally change the course of his life and the life of his family. He married a young woman from Ghent, Kentucky and they were blessed with two children, a girl first and four years later a boy. His wife passed away with cancer at the age of thirty-three. The children were eleven and six. He later married his current wife and together they became a family of six. He spent most of his early life working for a major chemical company, coaching, and managing the local youth sports programs in his hometown in Carrollton. After his children graduated from high school, he moved to Boone County, Kentucky and took a job with major Real Estate Company, which he continues to work for as of the writing of this book. His friends and family in his hometown and the Real Estate Company encouraged him to continue to write stories. His stories are about life, love, God, family, hope, winning and losing, country, encouragement, overcoming illness, and recovery to fulfill Gods plan for you on earth and in heaven. His Grandson asked him to write down his stories about our family so he could tell them to his children someday. Shortly after publishing 'I Took Soul To Church Today' he plans to publish a series of books 'Titled The Clifton Plans'. These books cover topic that he has study and practiced for many years. They include Family Emergency Response Planning, Family Task Management, Home Safety and Assessment, Health and Wellness, Business Safety Management Systems. He is also planning a follow up with a part II, I Took Soul To Church Today Book II. The first book covers the first thirty years of his life growing up in Carroll County; the second book is a continuation of life on the farm and in my hometown. His hobbies include writing, playing and coaching all sports, reading, technology, refereeing High school basketball in Kentucky and Ohio. He is a licensed official in softball, volleyball, and basketball. He is a member of the Ninth Region Basketball Officials Association and the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.