Valerie Paters - Heaven Is a Breath Away: An Unexpected Journey to Heaven and Back

An Unexpected Journey
to Heaven and Back

Valerie Paters and Cheryl Schuelke
With Kay Farish

Heaven Is a Breath Away

An Unexpected Journey to Heaven and Back

2015 Valerie Paters and Cheryl Schuelke

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To my sister, Cheryl Schuelke, and brother-in-law, Dave, for their continued strength and support

To my daughters, Elissa and Ashley, whom I love with all my heart

To my granddaughters, Ariel, Olivia, and Lillianall three of you are precious treasures.

To my husband, Dave, who encourages, supports, and releases me to do all the Lord has called me to do. You are my best friend and the love of my life! I love you!

To my children, Shannon, David (Tamara), and Daniel (Janessa)you are my gifts from God!

To my granddaughter, Aleiayou are Nanas delight.

Thank you to our Bridegroom, King Jesus, who will forever be revealing to us the wonders of His love.

To our parents, whom we love and honor.

To our baby sisterwe love you.

To Aunt Julie, who knows the great pain of losing three daughtersthis is for you. We love you.

To Aunt Violeta (Boo)you are an example of one who has endured many trials with faith, strength, and joy and has overcome!

To our dear friends, John and Deb Ruskthank you for your wise counsel, prayer, and support. It is a privilege and honor to be in ministry with you. The best is yet to come.

To Pastor Scott and Lydia Ingegneri and our Grace North Church family who have welcomed us with open arms and are cheering us onwe love you!

To Pastor Jack and Jane Lankhorst who saw the gift of prophetic intercession, and trained, equipped, and released uswe will be forever grateful!

To our friends and team of intercessors, Tamara Schuelke, Mary Sheppard, Sharri Martin, Anne Raczkowski, Sandy Whicker, and countless others, too many to mention. You know who you are. Thank you for the years of dedicated prayer not only on this book but the many assignments the Lord has given us together in the prayer closet. His kingdom come! On Earth, as it is in heaven!

To Kay Farish, our friend and writer thank you for the many hours you sacrificed to help us get our story out.

To Janice VanCronkhite, thank you for your exquisite prophetic artwork for this book cover. God painted a beautiful picture through you. We encourage others to visit your web site at www.jvcartworks.com .

To Donna Scuderi, we know you were a godsend. His timing is perfect. Thank you for editing our book.

To Patty Brudeseth, thank you for your input and time spent reading our book, over and over.

I loved this book! Valeries experience with Jesus will comfort and encourage those with loved ones who are already in the glorious healing presence of the Lord. The intimate descriptions of Christ make me hunger to experience greater depths of His love. Cheryls record of the intercessory battle reveals the limitless power of God available to those who know His voice, believe His Word, and pray according to His will.

Lorraine ONeal

Prayer Leader, Anchorage City Church

Heaven Is a Breath Away is an eye-opening look into the heavenly realm. It will inspire you and build your faith!

Doug Addison

Speaker; Author of Understand Your Dreams Now
www.dougaddison.com

After turning the last page of this powerful book, my heart brims with excitement about my future home and love for an amazing God who is passionate for me. We all need to know what awaits us and what God has for us now. Cheryl and Valerie are genuine women who have been wrecked by the love of God. They share with such a welcome vulnerability and honesty. Not only will you be engaged in a powerful story, but you will see more clearly what God is saying to His Bride now and about the joys to come.

Scott Ingegneri

Senior Pastor, Grace North Church

Phoenix, Arizona

www.gracenorth.com

Heaven Is a Breath Away is an honest, transparent story told by brave and loving people. Transcending pain and loss, the inspiring message of being caught between heaven and Earth and between hope and healing is a must-readtruly a gem to be treasured.

Jimmie Sue Woelke
Speaker; President, A Voice in the Wilderness Ministries

Anchorage, Alaska
www.viwministries.org (inactive)

Ive known these girls since they were small children and they have had a lot of drama in their lives. I watched Valeries struggle and disappointment with her many surgeries as her parents sought to find a solution. She had always been sweet and gentle, but something happened to her that was life-changing. When she shared her experiences with me during her recovery from her accident, there was such an affirming presence of His glory, that it was tangible. I didnt know about all the things that were going on behind the scenes, so this book is a must-read. Heaven is a Breath Away will lift your faith and fill you with peace about the afterlife.

Lila Terhune

International Speaker, Teacher, Prayer Coordinator,
Author of Cross Pollination
www.crosspollination.org (inactive)

It is amazing how God has ordained strategic relationships throughout all time. He did it with Valerie and Cheryl and with Dave Dobbs and everyone who is part of this story. These relationships are put in place to accomplish His purpose at set times. Reading this book just confirms that, even in our darkest hour, God is the Alpha and Omega, and knows the beginning and the end. The publication of this book at this time is no accident. It, too, has been strategically ordained