The Other Side of the Bed Author:Cookie Bannon The 12 chapters in The Other Side of the Bed reveal the cicumstances, the emotions, and the background of the songs included on the book's CD. — As an employee of Children's Hospital of Illinois, I have been honored to share my gift of music at the bedside of hospitalized children for more than 18 years. Creating a sense of peace and inspi... more »ring joy has been my goal. My inner desire? To lessen the anxiety that comes in the midst of an unexpected or unwanted situation.
One of my greatest lessons in life has been that adversity--no matter how challenging--is a remarkable opportunity for growth, not only for the individual experiencing it, but also for those who choose to take part in easing the pain of another.
On the morning of July 20, 2000, God lifted me up, surrounded me with love, and then--keeping his promise as the great "I Am"--he gently carried me to the other side of the bed.« less