7Take your family on a visit to a monastery where they see the beauty and holiness of daily life there! With beautiful artwork, this charming children's book inspires visitors to experience a Feast Day honoring a saint! Learn how the modern day monastery is a place where the Sisters remind us of God's love which surrounds us everyday. Discover a world where holiness is alive and sacred traditions are still honored. This is a book to reawaken the Orthodox Christian spirit! Here at the monastery, the Faith comes alive with liturgical worship, sacred teaching moments, a procession, and a glorious Feast Day meal! The monastery is a place to enjoy the beauty of God's nature - - the gardens, the beehives, the dovecote and even the tire swing! The Sisters remind us that everyone is loved and God's presence can be felt in our hearts. Children are encouraged to guard their hearts and to care for others. Learn "The Prayer of the Heart" and read the selected scriptures included for reflection. Time spent at a monastery can enrich our Faith, deepen our treasured Christian traditions, and unite families and visitors in celebrating God's love. Pamela lives with her husband, Don, in Naples, Florida. She is the mother of three grown children (Julie, Jay and Brady) and step-mother to Elizabeth Phillips and Cindy Hutchings. "A Visit to the Monastery" is her first book and was inspired by her visits to monasteries in America and Greece. She enjoys serving in the Orthodox Christian Church, loves to paint and is a student of French language. Her purpose for this book is to encourage families to visit Orthodox monasteries and to promote spiritual growth in children.