It was my parent's decision to share this story with all of you or keep it as a treasure for themselves...
will you take a moment to thank them below?
Once again their strength and generosity amazes me.
We love you Mom and Dad!

You can have a copy too...SOON!
Once Available, I will post to let you know.
Is this a book you would be interested in reading? Why?

Where's Heidi? One Sister's Journey Releases April 3, 2013 Written for my sister ~ waiting until April 3, 2013 to release in memory of the day she disappeared

When the Waves Subside There is Hope Releases in February Written for my parents ~ as a gift for their anniversary, a small token of thanks from me to them ~ January 30th, 2013

The Mystery Gift Revealed!

Initial phase: Develop idea from July 2012

Next: Scan, crop, adjust, organize,
and order illustrations and photos to be included.
A special thanks to our youth group who helped with the organizing of the illustrations.

During: organize bin of notes and Scriptures

Next: Upload images and format pages

Then: Add the words

Design the cover...

Deliver the book to my parents on their anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to the two best parents we could have!!
We all love you!

To learn more about the book and its message...
read tomorrow's blog!
"Mom, Dad, this is your book. The decision to sell it, is up to you." They didn't have to think for long...
there answer, on tomorrow's blog too.

We look forward to sharing your gift with the world...

 ~ April 3, 2013 at 6 p.m. ~

River's End Bookstore
19 West Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126
(315)342-0077

What's New Since Last Week:

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our troubles,
so that we can comfort those in any trouble
with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
2 Corinthians 1:3 - 4 NIV

Did you ever answer a question to comfort your child only to end up having them be the comforter? I have...

Thank You IS Enough
By Lisa M Buske

Why do people feel the need to return a gift?
A gift is given as a small token
Of one's appreciation and love for you.
When I less you with a little something
I'm not looking for an item in return

Two words are enough, if you get my drift
Nothing need be bought, only spoken
It doesn't require you to overdo
Or have your wallet sting
Yet the concept is one many need to learn

I enjoy seeing your spirits lift
As you read and open this tiny little token
For my love for you is true
Two little words that cost not a penny
Yet have a joyful and refreshing ring
Thank You is all you need to express in return

Sparkles, "Ooh You're Gold". This chorus is for you...
Heidi and I used to sing this song to each other
(with our curling irons as microphones mind you)

How will you spend your Saturday?

Mama said...there will be days like this!

Snow days are an unplanned gift of time...a true blessing!

Don't worry though, it won't be a day of only work.
Mags and I plan to watch a chic flic or two, too.

A LOT!!!!

Please don't misunderstand my message today.
I thank God daily for those of you I've met online.

You are an encouragement and
blessing. I look forward to our conversations online,
the comments shared, and all the "likes".
Yet at the same time, we need our intimate "circle of friends".

Continue to make new connections online but remember to cherish the friends within the reach of your hands and hearts.

What type of surprise do you think I am working on?

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 
Put on the full armor of God,
so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world
and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Therefore put on the full armor of God,
so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything,
to stand.

Stand firm then,
with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
and with your feet fitted with the readiness
that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,
with which you can extinguish all
the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Take the helmet of salvation and
the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions
with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always
keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 
Pray also for me, that whenever speak,
words may be given me so that
I will fearlessly make known
the mystery of the gospel,
for which I am an ambassador in chains.
Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should."

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14

It is time...April 3, 2013 ~ on the 19th anniversary of
Heidi's disappearance you can read about the
effect her kidnapping had on my life...the sister.

What is something you hope to learn during the blog tour?

Do you have a question I didn't answer?
Do you have a thought to share about the upcoming release?

What makes you happy today?