About
A journey of Faith, Healing & Stewardship that later inspired the Sunny Stella® Book Series
An adult memoir of faith, recovery, resilience, and real-life transformation following a traumatic brain injury.
What happens when two prayers receive one unexpected answer?
“Get Ducks.”
What began as a simple answer became a life-changing journey of healing, faith, and restoration.
From Injury to Purpose
After surviving a lightning strike that caused a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, Susan Shining-Star faced a world where writing and daily life became overwhelming. Through persistence, adaptive strategies, and faith, she slowly reclaimed her voice ~ one word at a time.
More Than Ducks
Raising ducklings became more than a task ~ it became a rhythm that restored structure, supported healing, and revealed a deeper connection between:
• personal restoration
• environmental stewardship
• spiritual grounding
All working together ~ one step at a time
What You’ll Find Inside
• A memoir of faith, recovery, resilience
• Real-life experiences captured in over 200 full-color photos
• Insights into stewardship, sustainability, and daily living
• A journey that later inspired the Sunny Stella® Series
Who This Book Is For
• Readers seeking faith-based encouragement
• Those navigating injury, illness, or life challenges
• Anyone drawn to stories of resilience and transformation
• Curious beginners exploring ducks, homesteading, or nature
Not a “How-To” ~ But a “How-We”
This isn’t a step-by-step guide. It’s a lived journey of trusting God, adapting through challenges, and finding purpose in unexpected places.
Final Note
This book is real. ~ It is imperfect. ~ It is guided.
And it unfolds. ~ One prayer ~ One step at a time.