One step closer to realizing my dream of being an author

You know those emails you get and you wonder how they got your name or another category of emails you may receive and you know its not just a coincidence. Is someone listening to you? Someone is leading and directing your steps. Guess what? I just received an email in the latter category and I know it was directly from God. How do I know that? Because just yesterday I ran into an acquaintance who was talking about how much she has learned from me as I shared the journey that Alzheimer’s took me on as I cared for my mother. This lady specifically encouraged me to write a book. She said those exact words. I thanked her and went on my way, glad to know my writing had helped her in some small way.

Just now, I received an email from Harper Collins, HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHING, inviting me to an Author’s Conference. Do you know who Harper Collins is? I do. They are one, if not THE leading Christian publisher in the world. My heart’s desire was to be published by a Christian company and reach out to those in the same boat I’ve found myself in or those who need encouragement or healing. I have a lot of baggage God has released me from and I’m not afraid to tell the world of my basket of miracles He has performed for me, in me and through me. I have way more material than one person deserves. Trust me. This is a huge God moment for me. I’ve come to recognize them rather quickly these last few months.

I know most of you are familiar with my blogging about being a caregiver, Alzheimer’s and more. But what you may not know is I have a series of children’s books I wrote YEARS ago and already have some sequels in the works as well. This is another example of God’s perfect timing. You will never be able to convince me otherwise. After caring for Mama for ten years and biding my time when I would have the opportunity to devote to writing, here it drops in my lap less than 30 days after Mama passes. You can’t tell me there’s not a God. He is here and alive and listens to my heart’s desire. Excuse me while I do a happy dance!   Please check back and see where this journey takes me.  If you haven’t already, please follow my blog so you don’t miss a thing. I mean, God doesn’t do anything halfway, does He?

Thank you for all of your love and encouragement.  

With a smile (a great big, cheesy smile) and a happy heart,

Elle