About Teera: A Life of Hope and Fulfillment
Teera’s life was beautiful. Having
grown up in the splendor of a beachside paradise, Teera settled down in a good
home with the love of her life and their two gorgeous children. Filled with
love, joy, and a promising future, Teera’s world was nearly perfect, until the
night her husband was violently murdered while the two of them lay in bed
sleeping. The assailant intended to kill her too, but Teera survived.
Devastated by loss and disfigured from a gruesome facial wound, her infants
still to care for, Teera learned to endure and to carry on. Yet the murder was
only the beginning. It would be years before Teera escaped the turmoil she
faced in Sri Lanka, finding refuge for her family in a far away land. This is
Teera’s life of hope and fulfillment, a declaration of faith and of love.
Honest, inspiring and heart-rending, Teera’s is an incredible saga set against
an enchanting tropical landscape tainted by bloodshed and betrayal.
Book Information
Paperback: 234 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February
22, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1502309599
ISBN-13: 978-1502309594
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces (View
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About Teera de Fonseka
Teera de Fonseka is a mother, a grandmother, and a
writer living in Los Angeles, California. In her free time she enjoys reading,
writing and walking her dog, Tigger. Writing especially has become a hobby for
Teera in recent years, as she has worked to publish her memoirs. She loves to
spend her days, as she puts it, “writing her heart out.”
Writing has brought Teera a great deal of peace and
she wants to encourage others to write their hearts out too. She hopes that her
story can touch and inspire others. After having had a chance to tell her tale,
Teera wants to keep helping people. She finds inspiration in the talent that
she sees in the people around her. She wants to encourage these people to do
everything that they can with these talents, and to live up to their potential;
to trust in God’s plan for them.
Book Excerpt
Sri Lanka was not always a place to
escape from. In many ways, I wish I never had to leave. But I did, and that’s
another story that I’m only beginning to address. When I was growing up, Sri
Lanka was paradise. It was home, and I didn’t know anything outside of the little
teardrop shaped island off the coast of India that we called Ceylon.
It is customary where I come from
to name the home that your family resides in. A lot of families would proudly
display the name of their first-born son somewhere near the door. Others would
display religious tributes or anything else that might be relevant to their
household. My family’s home has a wooden sign with the name “Sea Breeze” carved
into it, a tribute to both the ocean we lived on, and the safe serenity that
home granted our family.
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The story was amazing and the writer did an excellent job
by practically painting pictures with words. The book was interesting to read,
there was not a dull moment. Even though many of the events in the book were
horrific, the writer kept the tone hopeful.I love that the end of the book
speaks of forgiving people who cause you pain but, also not giving up on life
and trusting that God is able to restore whatever you lose. I gave you a 5 star
rating because it was truly well deserved. --Aisha
Scriptures
make it clear that life is a journey but for us it isn’t a journey in the
secular sense. Our journey is not competitive – on this journey we endeavour
to trace the footsteps of Jesus, who is the WAY “I am the way, the truth & the
life” John 14:6;
The goal is what Jesus promised us – “I
go to prepare a place for you...” John 14:3; The
journey is one of love, it is a supportive journey. We encourage each
other on the way, we help those who have fallen, we enrich them spiritually
through God’s Word and uphold them physically as Jesus taught through the
parable of “The Good Samaritan” who at great risk for himself, came to
the aid of the man who was attacked by robbers... Luke 10:25-37
The greatest assurance we all have is the promise of
Jesus...“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest” Matthew 11:28 ..Unlike the ways
of the world where revenge is the answer to wrongdoing, our loving God forgives
& does not wait for us to come to Him when we realize our wrongs, repent
& turn to Him. Jesus taught us that God will come with open arms to meet us
on our way back.. “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.
I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one
of your hired servants. And he arose and came to his father. But
while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and
ran and embraced him and kissed him” Luke 15:11-32. (As
Jesus clarified in the parable of the “Prodigal Son
(Luke 15:11-32)
God
has a plan for our journey & when we are in tune with Him, we will stay on
track, fulfil our calling & reach the goal he has set for us...“For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11
Arthur Jayasundera
Sadly,
the thinking in the world today is based mostly on selfishness & self-gain.
The motivation of many appears to be - “What’s in it for me?” or “How
can I push forward to the top?” if we are always self-focused wondering how
we can benefit & grab the best of everything, our thoughts will be shallow
& indifferent to the needs & sufferings of others. The Bible teaches us
the opposite, God’s Word makes it abundantly clear that instead of looking out
only for our good, we should be looking out for ways to be a blessing to others.
It’s amazing how a word of encouragement or a thoughtful deed can change the
direction in people’s lives & lift their spirits. When we reach out in
faith to share someone’s burden, we not only give them hope but we witness to
the love of God and it brings a special joy to our loves as well... “It is more blessed to give than
to receive.” Acts 20:35
God has blessed each
of us with gifts, these gifts are not to be used selfishly neither are they
given to remain wrapped up for later. God has called us to live in a way
which will bring glory to His name... “You are the light of the world. A town built
on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a
bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the
house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see
your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:14-16
Wouldn’t
it be great if we all started the day with the thought.. “What can I do
to make a difference for good in the life of someone today”... “Each of you should use whatever
gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in
its various forms” 1 Peter 4:10
“Put a little love in your
heart....And the world will be a better place”
Love
& Blessings
A J
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