A Book Lover's Dream Come True!

My friend, Carrie Fancett Pagels (who just happens to be a prolific writer/author) and I went to meet New York Times Best-Selling Author Beverly Lewis last weekend!!! I went in early to the LifeWay Christian Bookstore where the signing was to be to buy The Ebb Tide, just in case the lines would be long when the signing started at 2pm. It just so happened LifeWay was giving away, as a bonus to those who purchased The Ebb Tide early, The Quieting by Suzanne Woods Fisher! LifeWay was good to me.

Beverly Lewis signing my book, The Ebb Tide. 20 years I have been a fan of this lady! What a treat to meet her in person.

Ms Lewis is the sweetest thing! She has such a soft and gentle voice along with a delightful laugh. I told her my husband had texted me and asked me to meet him for a late lunch. I reminded him I was meeting Beverly Lewis...hello?!

Right there is the 'Queen' of Amish fiction, folks! Seriously, she has written a ton of books. From kids to adult, there is a book out there for any reader. She has even had four movies made from her books. And a musical at Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana IN. Check her website out here.

Oh, and the line....yes, it was long!

Are you a Beverly Lewis fan? Have you read her books? If not, I encourage you to check out the older ones from your local library. 

~Happy Reading~

By the Sea

Now that we are empty nesters, our weekend mornings are spent watching the sunrise and walking along the beach. All this free time together to explore and enjoy this next phase of life is a bit surprising as it seems like only yesterday that we were young and carefree, learning about life and each other. I'm often reminded of this Disney song we used to sing with our children when they were little.

"By the sea, by the beautiful sea, you and me, oh how happy we'll be."

  

Until next time,

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Random 5 Friday

From the rising of the sun to its setting
The name of the Lord is to be praised.

The Lord is high above all nations;
His glory is above the heavens.

Psalm 113:3-4

1. A stunning sunset the other night, painted by The Master Artist. The treeline looked like fire, it was glowing so brilliantly. Honestly, I don't think I will ever get tired of seeing this view. 

2. Just about 30 minutes before this photo was taken, four Black Hawk helicopters and a C130 refueling plane flew so low over our home that the windows rattled and the entire house shook. Of course, we jumped up and ran out to the porch to see the magnificent sight. I took pictures but they didn't come out very well. 

3. I was very sad to read in the paper the next day that a Black Hawk, carrying three soldiers, made a 'hard' landing at a base in GA and one death occurred. They were returning from a routine training mission. My heart is heavy for this soldier's family. 

4. My son's Digital Photography class is going well. He is happy to share what he is learning and it's kind of fun to have a kindred spirit in the home. I guess he is much like me, as he loves books too!

5. Speaking of books...I've read three in the last two weeks. They are all different and I think it will  be difficult to write a review for one of them. The dilemma is I am (or was) a hard core fan of the author's past works. She was off the scene for a few years and now that she is back, I am not enjoying her stories much at all. The second book is easy peasy to write a review for. I always enjoy a good prairie romance (think Janette Oke books). Then the last one...whew! My absolute favorite author kept me from much needed sleep! I still have two or three more that I need to read and review before the end of the month, so just a heads up. There will probably be an influx of reviews over the next week or two :)

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Have a blessed day in the Lord!

Smile!

Always keep your smile. That's how I explain my long life. 

~Jeanne Calment

After I downloaded this photo and opened it full screen, I immediately saw the big smile on this old barns face. Do you?

Because OLD BARNS are one of my FAVORITE THINGS, 

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