PUSH PAST PAIN was written to help others realize that they can overcome whatever is keeping them down. The author uses her four pregnancies to express the concept of pushing past pain to the blessing on the other side of that pain. She shares some of her life experiences with the reader in an effort to encourage them to keep going no matter what. The author talks about her dark place, and gives examples of pain that include shame, death, disappointment, fear and failure. She also talks about blessings that include healing, friendship, happiness, laughter and love. This book is intended to help others realize that they can push past their own pain to reach the blessings of God. Teressa Baize was born in Dry Fork, Virginia, but currently lives in Eden, NC. She is the mother of four children and the grandmother of eight grandchildren. She has worked in hospice care with Hospice of Rockingham County, Inc. for twenty years. In her spare time she enjoys singing, reading and traveling. Teressa loves encouraging others and is always willing to share her story.