Psalm 139:13-14

"For you created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Psalm 139:13-14 NIV

The inspiration for my book came from this bible scripture. (You'll find the reference on the back cover surrounded by little pink hearts.) I was at a summer bible study with some friends and we were talking about how fun it must be for God to create people. We were imagining His artistry as he chose deep auburn hair for one and buttery yellow for another; aqua eyes for one and deep chocolate for another. I thought about that all the way home that night and my heart ached as I thought of all the angst we inflict upon ourselves because we don't look the way we think we should. If we could just completely grasp that we are already perfect in the sight of God, designed exactly how he wanted us, what deep rooted security that would bring us.

I sat at my computer that night and started typing the manuscript for what would become "God Made Wonderful Me!" You'll notice as you flip through the pages that the children are all different shapes, sizes and shades of color, but in the end, a "loving heart" is what they all have in common. It is the prayer of my heart that every child (and grown-up) will truly know what a wonderful gift they are to this world.

Be blessed today!

Author Copies & Tender Moments

I just received my advanced "author copies" of God Made Wonderful Me! and they are so incredibly cute! The illustrator, Karol Kaminski, did an absolutely fabulous job with the illustrations; The pictures are bright, colorful and just plain adorable. I'm so thankful to my publisher, Pauline Books and Media, for putting together such an enchanting little book.

I think the most tender moment I've had is watching my 4-year old look through the pictures and "read" the words that I wrote. I feel so honored that she truly seems to love the book. My favorite part is watching her read the page about having a "tongue for tasting" as she sticks her tongue out and wiggles it around. It cracks me up.

I just started working on getting some of the local bookstores in town to carry the book and set up my first signing at Barnes & Noble during the last week in August. I'm hoping that some of the local bookstores can start carrying God Made Wonderful Me! by mid-June/July. Until then, you can order directly through Pauline Books (http://www.pauline.org/) and pre-order through Barnes & Noble and Borders on-line.

I'll continue to post more updates as I get them! God Bless!