Testimonials

Although this great little book is directed primarily toward young women, I found myself thinking I could do anything after reading it!  The reader will find very real and useful advice enhanced by the author’s “you can do it” attitude!  Malissa Kelsch freely shares her own personal experiences as she inspires us to set goals, start small, be consistent, and put one foot in front of another.  In addition, the author’s positive and grateful spirit shines through the practical advice.  With warmth, confidence, and love, she brings her readers along a path that will assure success at any stage of life despite challenges.  Malissa Kelsch effectively inspires her readers to decide who they want to be, to enjoy the struggle, and to express gratitude for the journey! 

Anne Stewart

This book is truly a breathe of fresh air filled with honest and real perspectives in life. It is a practical guide to an area of life that isn't often taught- the ability to transition from a teen to an adult. I cannot wait for so many others to have their minds opened and hearts softened as a result of reading these pages. I know of Malissa's character and integrity. In a world of many fake role models, She exemplifies "Life Tumbled" as a ray of light in having optimism through life's trials. This book is a healing perspective for all youth and parents alike. For me as a husband and father of 4, Malissa is helping prepare my family and I for future events we will experience. I am truly inspired in reading "Life Tumbled" and excited to share this book with so many others!

- Dwain Schallenberger 

Whether you have helicopter parents who have taught you everything or parents who have given you more space than you would like, you will want to read this book as you navigate the transition into adulthood.  The advice is solid and up to date.

In true Malissa form, this book presents direction with love and acceptance.  I have known Malissa for almost 10 years.  She is one of the women I admire most….both professionally and personally.  She gives everything 200% and isn’t afraid to be authentic.  She is real, comforting, full of love and ready to get her hands dirty.  These traits allow her to excel in areas that many are too afraid to even attempt.  Her commitment to excellence and loving herself and others for who they are is infectious.  If you know Malissa, you want to be around her; to gleam a little of the magic she possesses and gives so freely of.  As a Christian mother myself, I find her advise on point with how I want my own child raised.  Thank you Malissa for this amazing guidebook.

Jessica Elgin

It all started when…

In 2001 my father was killed in a car accident. This was one of life’s grinding moments for me. The most important lesson that I was taught from life beyond was a few months after his death when my father’s spirit came to me to teach me about not being afraid. At that time my children were 6, 5, and 1. We were experimenting with a rock tumbler. We were in the first phase of the tumbling process. I was standing over the kitchen sink holding the rock tumbler and looking at the rocks and wondering if they were smooth enough?

I felt my father’s spirit.

Here are the impressions received. Our spirits are eternal. We have come to this earth to receive a mortal body to learn how to control and shape our lives that will affect our eternal progression. We all have beautiful colors. We are given weaknesses with our bodies, emotions and chemical makeup, which are all different. We have sharp edges, challenges that we must learn to smooth out and overcome on earth.

Our earth life is the rock tumbler. The grit is the challenges of life. The rocks are us and those who bump up against us in this life to help us along the way to help smooth us.

The rock tumbler holds the rocks and grit and turns for days to smooth out the rough edges. How do we handle these gritting events?

Will we allow the grit to smooth us?

Do we put ourselves in opportune moments to smooth us even more?

My father’s spirit reminded me to not be afraid. To seek learning and growth on earth. He also informed me that in the after life we will not be able to work on ourselves as easily as on earth so take the opportunity to develop and grow in knowledge and experiences. This will bless your life and through eternity.

My father’s life was taken too soon and he wished he could have the opportunity to try again. If he knew what he knows in the afterlife, he would have accomplished so much more. He wanted to tell me, but he could not tell me more. He said “Do not be afraid. Go for it! Go do good.” The pressures of the world hold us back. Stop the fear, do good and live your great potential.