The Ladybug's Gift

The Ladybug's Gift © is a story based on a unique ladybug encounter that brought us peace shortly after our mother passed away. This book is for children of all ages written from the ladybug's point of view and teaches us that our loved ones are never really gone. Our story also teaches that everyone has a gift that is meant to be shared with the world. The reader will feel the ladybug's concern while she searches for her special gift and will rejoice when she discovers her own "gift" through the help of a guardian angel. The simple act of a ladybug's visit reminded us of the power of Faith, Hope and Love and that our departed loved ones remain with us, in more ways than one. The authors felt compelled to share this incredible experience in the hopes it will help others cope with the loss of a loved one by experiencing God's peace.

Chris has traveled the world while serving as a United States Marine Corps officer for three decades. Possessing a deep passion for servant leadership, he has been a keynote speaker and published as an award-winning military author. He currently teaches leadership, ethics, and public speaking at both the graduate and undergraduate level and enjoys sharing his experiences with military personnel, college students, non-profit organizations and local businesses. He is a proud graduate of Auburn University and currently lives in Auburn, AL.
His focus is on making a difference by inspiring others through teaching, mentoring, public speaking and writing. In 2015, he and his brothers experienced a surreal encounter with a ladybug during a challenging time in their lives and felt compelled to share the story. The brothers have formed a company, Next Chapter Publishing LLC and completed the first of several planned children's books that teach various virtues through story-telling from an insect's point of view.