Betty Collier Libros

In award-winning author Betty Collier's book, SHOWgrins, readers will learn about Sjögren's syndrome through the inspiring and uplifting story of five incredible women on her celebrity panel. Betty unravels this silent, incurable disease which affects millions by bringing into the limelight the cases of Cathy Taylor, Estrella Bibbey, Judy Kang, Lynn Petruzzi, and Paula Beth Sosin. These five extraordinary women opened their hearts and shared their Sjögren's stories with the world for everyone to understand more about this chronic illness to help increase awareness and expedite new diagnoses and treatment options. This book is inspiring to anyone fighting an illness or who may be at any type of crossroad in their lives. Even when trouble comes, readers will be inspired to face it head on, and be an overcomer.

It has taken thirty-one years, but the story will now finally be told. It's a story of love, compassion, and forgiveness. Lillie Hopkins had a miraculous encounter that changed her life forever on the day she gave birth to her one and only child. The joy and excitement she had previously anticipated suddenly disappeared and was replaced with the unbearable realization that something dreadful had occurred and things had gone horribly wrong. She was absolutely devastated and consumed with an irreparable broken heart. Excruciating sadness, agonizing sorrow, and total brokenness threatened her very desire to live, but then she had an angelic encounter which left her with indescribable peace. You will discover how Lillie caught a glimpse of heaven and was touched by an angel on April 21, 1980, the day her beloved son, Derrich, was born.