Tell Me Your Story

https://worldofkristianjames.com/ What can parents say to console their young children when a close relative or friend dies? This is a question that haunted Kristian James, a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, who heard about other members of the military that died in service to their country and left small children behind. In an attempt to allay the fears of youngsters who have recently lost a beloved grandparent, parent, or friend, he decided to write the book, Building Our Main Street. Instead of allowing children to go into their darkest fears, Kristian hopes that they will learn that Main Street is a wonderful place filled with the memories of a family member that had passed on, whether it is their favorite movie theater, theme park they loved going to, or flower shop. Main Street is not a one-size-fits-all but is unique to every person. One of the military veterans deployed to help during the pandemic, Kristian wondered how children were coping with the death of love