Understanding the Pain of Loss: Cabin on the Mountain Volume Six (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781546379447)

Michael L. McFetridge... ...has lived his whole life in Northwestern Pennsylvania enjoying the full beauty of all four seasons. He is one of six children and is actively involved in the church he attends. Michael is married to his best friend, Jerrilyn, his wife of 40+ years, and they have five children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His recent retirement from a factory position he held for 40+ years now affords Michael the opportunities to pursue his interests in hunting, fishing, and writing, as well as other things, including his love for country music which is a big part of the Cabin on the Mountain series. "I started writing officially in 2006 and when a new motion picture company started up around 2007 to make wholesome, feel-good again movies, I joined up and submitted my story for their consideration. Members from all over the world could vote on all of the submissions and grade them by such things as value, resolution, overall story, quality, etc. Of all the many stories the members submitted, the top 23 submissions were decided on. My story, Cabin on the Mountain, ended up in 2009 on the shortlist coming in at number 3. I was elated at the thought of having my story made into a movie, but that excitement was short-lived when the economy went sour and the motion picture company lost its backing. Members were assured that the company would find new funding, and we remained vigilant waiting for that day to come, but it never did." My reasoning for writing this series of books is geared toward reaching out to our youth. I had worked in the psychiatric unit of a hospital for several years and also served as a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout troops for over 15 years spending my time in many cases with troubled youth. The youth really need positive role models and taught correct principles, including respect for their elders and for people who serve our country. It is my hope and prayer that if something I have written has helped one youth in a positive way, then I have accomplished what I set out to do with my writings.