When I went outside to get the mail, I saw a huge box sitting on the step from Simon and Schuster. My first thought was, "huh, I didn't order anything from them." I brought it in and debated what they could be sending me. When I opened the box, at first, I didn't see which book it was, just that it appeared to be the same book. I was slightly disappointed, thinking, "great, they sent me a bunch of the same book." Then I realized WHICH book it was.
I wrote this story about my grandma just before she died this summer. It's been a rough few months, and finding out that this story was accepted was a bright spot in those hard times. Since then, it's still been rough, but as I opened the box, and re-read the story, I was once again encouraged. Then my ten year old read the story and said, "Mom, you're my inspiration."
I'm not sure I can find the words... only to say that I am so thankful that in the midst of all the hard stuff I've had to go through, I am blessed beyond measure with such amazing encouragement. It's a reminder that even when everything isn't going the way you want it to, you can still find a few bright spots.
Grandma, I miss you. Even though I couldn't honor you the way I'd planned, I know this story honors you just as much.
For those of you who'd like to get the full story, the book is available for pre-order on Amazon.
2 comments:
Yay!!! I'm so excited for you!
Congratulations on your special delivery, Danica. How wonderful that your grandmother's story will inspire many others.
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