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What a difference a few hours can make. One morning the author and his family were enjoying a beautiful Florida beach, but that afternoon, he found himself telling his wife that he had a fatal disease and would suffer immensely until his death. Paul Lanier knows firsthand the difference a few hours can make. In July 1998, he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also know as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Less than twenty percent of ALS patients live five years from the time they were diagnosed, and most who do are significantly paralyzed. He wrote this book in that condition. A Change In The Flight Plan offers a biblical and inspirational view of suffering from a middle-aged, dying man's perspective. Because of his struggles, the author's words are authentic and highly credible. In this book, he shares the very Bible verses and ideas that have saved him from despair. If you are hurting or know someone who is, you will certainly find a fountain of hope within these pages.

Prior to his ALS diagnosis, Texas native Paul Lanier was a successful anesthesiologist and pain physician in Dallas. He resides in Carrollton with his wife Dee Ann and their three daughters. His work has been published in 21st Century Christian Magazine, and University of Texas Medical Branch Assistant Professor Helen Jordan incorporated them into curriculum related to patient care and spirituality. According to personal testimonies, Paul's writings have also been used in Bible study groups and prayer groups across the nation. Dave Turtletaub is the Founder and CEO of Capstone Inc, a Dallas based Information and Technology Consulting and Executive Search firm. Originally from New Jersey, Dave and his wife May Lynn reside in Dallas where they are raising four teenagers.