Betty Cain

Betty Cain

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Betty Ward Cain is a published author, musician and retired teacher. She is listed in the Cambridge who’s who.  Mrs. Cain taught kindergarten students for 30 years.  She comes from a long line of ministers, musicians, teachers and song writers.Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home.  Her father (Rev. T. N. Ward) and grandfather (Rev. L. M. Justice) were Church of God ministers.  She desires to pass on her Christian heritage and bring the values she learned during her childhood to children today.

     The author became a Christian when she was only 5 years old.  She has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and has held most positions in her church. Mrs. Cain began writing several years before she retired from teaching.  After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing.  Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime.  After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Dr. Schimmels told her she should share her gifts with others.  She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed.      Mrs. Cain lives with her husband, Jay, in Cleveland, TN.  They have one son, Jeremy, who is married to Beth Grabensteder Cain and the couple has three children.  The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren.  Madelin is in the 6th grade this year.  She is a loving, sweet and kind child who desires to please.  Sophie is in the 4th grade this year.  She has a great zest for life.  She is intelligent and observant and loves to give and receive hugs.  Sammy will soon be 8 years old going on 29.  He will start 1st grade this year. He is highly intelligent for a child so young.  He loves life and loves people.  He also loves to make his grandmother laugh.     

 

A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>

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