Paddling Through the Storms

Life is full of adversity, as Christi Kasha knows all too well. Through the personal stories of her own struggles, she shares insights into the tools, or "paddles," that she used to get through the storms of her life, storms that include disabilities and disease. This book offers readers practical, real-life advice on how to overcome the hardships they might face while witnessing that it is possible to find joy even on the toughest of journeys.

Life’s storms can come upon us at anytime and leave us reeling from the battles, fighting one dark cloud after another. Even during times of calm, we know that with the slightest shift of the winds, the waters of life can become turbulent, fearful, and sometimes life threatening. Christi Kasha is no stranger to adversity. Storms have relentlessly pursued her for most of her adult life. In Paddling Through the Storms, she tells the story of her journey, filled with heartbreaking accounts of pain, disappointment, and fear. But by embracing hope, confidence, laughter, and compassion, she not only fought her way through the storms, but also filled the journey with heartwarming tales of gratitude, celebration, and love. Christi shares with you the amazingly intuitive and optimistic perspective that she gained while navigating life’s adversities. Her insight on the tools, or “paddles”, that she used will strengthen and encourage you. Through practical, real life examples, you will learn how those same paddles can help you reach a place where rainbows are visible and happiness and contentment are waiting. You will see that it is possible to emerge from a seemingly hopeless situation with a grateful heart into the warmth of the sun, and that there can be joy in your journey if you are willing to paddle with effort and awareness through the storms.

Christi Kasha has lived a life full of ups and downs, lessons learned, laughter and love. Through her writings and as an inspirational speaker, she shares personal accounts of her journey through life. She tries to uplift and motivate her audiences with her heartfelt beliefs that God doesn't make bad things happen, but that He can make good come out of anything and that everyone can make a difference. Christi, a lifelong Georgia native who lives in the Atlanta area, is the proud mother to three daughters and has been married for almost twenty years to her husband, Terry, a singer, musician, and songwriter. Besides her family, her passions include children, reaching out to struggling families and individuals, and traveling throughout the United States. When her daughters ask why she can't be like other moms, she replies with a smile, "When I want to be average, I'll let you know."