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"It's All About Love is the true story of a husband lovingly caring for his wife through her many years of suffering with Parkinson's disease. If you are a caregiver, you will quickly identify with the struggles and difficulties they face. If you are dealing with such issues, then this book will give you great encouragement. The book is honest, real, true to life and down to earth. If you are caregiving, expect to be, or simply want to learn more about it, this book is for you. ""All I want to do here is to relate how life is and how it has been for us. I plan to share the things that have occurred and affected us on our journey with Parkinson's disease. All illnesses are different, which create different scenarios. Caretaking is not an easy road to travel. In fact, it can be quite difficult at times and often uphill. It is a permanent learning experience.However, certain principles remain the same and interpersonal relationships are similar in these different scenarios. Those who are caregiving will see themselves reflected in our situation and will identify with some of the issues we have faced."" What people are saying... ""It's All About Love is a raw, honest, and breathtaking glimpse into the realities of life as a caregiver. John offers a fresh perspective through the lens of love .... If you are a caregiver or know someone who is, this book will be a healing balm to those with a hurting heart."" Holly Guy, Coach and Writer at Wholeness Haven, VA, USA. ""If you have ever felt alone in your caregiving journey, you won't after reading John Murray's It's All About Love. Written from the heart, with honesty and authenticity, John describes the many facets of caring for a loved one with a progressive and debilitating illness...."" Deborah Harrison, MSW (retired), Volunteer Support Group Facilitator for Parkinson's Society of British Columbia. ""John Murray has authored an insightful, sympathetic, and motivating guide to navigating a journey no one desires. If you are the child, parent, spouse, or friend of someone whose world has been interrupted by a life-altering condition, you will swiftly recognize that John's personal learnings are germane to your realities. Comfortingly relevant."" Dr. Ron Unruh, Author and Artist."

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"John Murray, who in his own words is, ""just an ordinary 82-year-old husband taking care of his 78-year-old wife"" Rita, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2008. I appreciate the author's occasional flashes of humour and his commitment to respecting Rita's dignity. He encourages her to do what she can for herself. Every action she undertakes, even putting on her glasses, takes a long time. But he says, ""we soon learned that time is not of the essence."" He cares for Rita because he loves her. - Elma Schermenauer, Author This book is a wisdom book for lovers. Lovers whose own lives are owned by devotion to the daily care of the ones whom they love. This is a book of purest prose, easy to read because of John's winsome writing style and hard to read because care is an indispensable and demanding gift of love. Read it and you will be thankful for John's evident honesty. The book needed to be written. Dr. Ron Unruh, Author and Artist John describes the many facets of caring for a loved one with a progressive and debilitating illness. It takes you from the lighter moments of being able to laugh together about the ""debacles"" that occur, to the sacredness of a ""calling"" as a Caregiver. The author aptly conveys the feelings of overwhelm and helplessness in wanting to protect his loved one from the ravages of the disease. As you read, you will find the encouragement you need to ""keep on keeping on"" and know that there are others who see your heart and understand the complexities that you are dealing with. - Deborah Harrison, MSW (retired) John openly acknowledges his fears, discouragements, and frustrations, but his reflections are always undergirded by a resolute trust in God's loving and providential care. It's All About Love is a beautiful story of marital love and faithfulness expressed in sickness and in health, for better or for worse. Canada's aging population ensures that the Murray's story will be experienced in many families. John's realistic yet hope-filled study not only helps us understand the unique challenges of caregiving but will encourage those already involved to persevere, as well as help prepare those who will one day find themselves caregivers. I heartily recommend this timely and loving expression of what true marital love means. - David Daniels, Pastor & Freelance Writer. John is a new friend, met on-line in connection with our shared experience of caring for a spouse with Parkinson's. And what a friend, about my age, and like his earlier books so sympathetic and encouraging! With this one he has done it again, providing a realistic picture of the caregiving task, including the pain of role-reversal. His courage and stickability in the face of Rita's extreme physical disabilities will surely encourage many out of self-pity, defeat, even despair into true love and high achievement. - Priscilla Diana Maryon Turner, MA, DPhil Oxon., ODNW, Author John Murray has done an excellent job of spelling out the realities of caregiving, the difficulties as well as the joys. I was moved by the book, so many emotions arose. As a former 24/7 caregiver to my wife, I can readily identify with all that is written here. I believe the author's strong faith has helped sustain him through this part of their journey together. This book will be a blessing to many, particularly those who are spousal caregivers. - David North, M.Ed. Retired Principal John's positive attitude shines through in everything he writes. It is obvious that he sees caregiving as a calling from God, not a burden or a role he fell into by chance. His book will inspire other caregivers that their service is never meaningless or in vain, or that they are alone. - Jennifer Friesen, Pastor to Seniors"

John Murray, who in his own words is, just an ordinary 82-year-old husband taking care of his 78-year-old wife Rita, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2008. I appreciate the author's occasional flashes of humour and his commitment to respecting Rita's dignity. He encourages her to do what she can for herself. Every action she undertakes, even putting on her glasses, takes a long time. But he says, we soon learned that time is not of the essence. He cares for Rita because he loves her. - Elma Schermenauer, Author This book is a wisdom book for lovers. Lovers whose own lives are owned by devotion to the daily care of the ones whom they love. This is a book of purest prose, easy to read because of John's winsome writing style and hard to read because care is an indispensable and demanding gift of love. Read it and you will be thankful for John's evident honesty. The book needed to be written. Dr. Ron Unruh, Author and Artist John describes the many facets of caring for a loved one with a progressive and debilitating illness. It takes you from the lighter moments of being able to laugh together about the debacles that occur, to the sacredness of a calling as a Caregiver. The author aptly conveys the feelings of overwhelm and helplessness in wanting to protect his loved one from the ravages of the disease. As you read, you will find the encouragement you need to keep on keeping on and know that there are others who see your heart and understand the complexities that you are dealing with. - Deborah Harrison, MSW (retired) John openly acknowledges his fears, discouragements, and frustrations, but his reflections are always undergirded by a resolute trust in God's loving and providential care. It's All About Love is a beautiful story of marital love and faithfulness expressed in sickness and in health, for better or for worse. Canada's aging population ensures that the Murray's story will be experienced in many families. John's realistic yet hope-filled study not only helps us understand the unique challenges of caregiving but will encourage those already involved to persevere, as well as help prepare those who will one day find themselves caregivers. I heartily recommend this timely and loving expression of what true marital love means. - David Daniels, Pastor & Freelance Writer. John is a new friend, met on-line in connection with our shared experience of caring for a spouse with Parkinson's. And what a friend, about my age, and like his earlier books so sympathetic and encouraging! With this one he has done it again, providing a realistic picture of the caregiving task, including the pain of role-reversal. His courage and stickability in the face of Rita's extreme physical disabilities will surely encourage many out of self-pity, defeat, even despair into true love and high achievement. - Priscilla Diana Maryon Turner, MA, DPhil Oxon., ODNW, Author John Murray has done an excellent job of spelling out the realities of caregiving, the difficulties as well as the joys. I was moved by the book, so many emotions arose. As a former 24/7 caregiver to my wife, I can readily identify with all that is written here. I believe the author's strong faith has helped sustain him through this part of their journey together. This book will be a blessing to many, particularly those who are spousal caregivers. - David North, M.Ed. Retired Principal John's positive attitude shines through in everything he writes. It is obvious that he sees caregiving as a calling from God, not a burden or a role he fell into by chance. His book will inspire other caregivers that their service is never meaningless or in vain, or that they are alone. - Jennifer Friesen, Pastor to Seniors

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John has been married to his wife Rita for almost 60 years. They have two children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Originally from the U.K. they now reside in White Rock, British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada.Educated in England, John went on to study theology in Birmingham, U.K. and in Toronto, Canada. His life experience has been in business, in journalism, in pastoral ministry and overseas missions.For the last twenty years before retiring he served as the Executive Director for Eurovangelism Canada, a mission working in Eastern Europe. He travelled extensively from Russia in the north to Albania in the south. Some of the stories in the book Miracles: Coincidence or Divine Intervention are from his days travelling in Eastern Europe.His many years of speaking engagements took him to ten countries which included Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and the Caribbean.Since retiring in 2006 John has concentrated on his writing. It's All About Love is his fifth book.https: //jmurray.ca

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