Letters to my Mother

I was searching on Amazon on Thursday night and saw that Letters to my Mother was showing as "In Stock" with 2 copies available. I was shocked (joyfully)! I also spoke with Barb to confirm the book was indeed complete. The publisher must have released copies to Amazon early because every book store within 50 miles (yes I checked!) told me they won't be getting copies until April. She should be sending out notifications to contributors tonight. I was so excited and I was floating on air the rest of the day! I ordered a copy from Amazon and should get it by March 17th! I'm sure I'll be counting the hours! I kept this a secret from my mother for a year and I can't wait to present her with her copy. Especially with the year she has had, health wise.

Related to this, I have to say my experience with Barb and with Brian Thornton on Teacher Miracles has been wonderful! And Barb is truly an amazing and strong woman! I learned a lot from both of them and they made the process of waiting not as bad as it could have been. With all of the horror stories people share about editors, I was truly blessed on these projects.

Can everyone (or someone) list everyone's story so I can read them? I think that would be so cool!

Thanks Stormie.

Mine is "Thank God for the Sandwiches." Barb selected that title and it was perfect! I'll read your stories today.

Yes Stormie, she now has her copy. On Saturday, my wife and I took her, my 82-year old grandmother (her mother), my 2 sisters, 4 nephews, and niece out to breakfast in San Diego. Although I don't live there now, that is where I was born and raised. I have only seen my mother cry a handful of times in the past 30 years. She totally broke down, which made it difficult for me to read the story to her. However, I did get through it. It was the biggest thrill in my life to do it for her. I came close to telling her throughout the year, but I kept saying my prayers that things would work out for me to present her with the book and they did! I think everyone in the book should feel proud we were able to pay tribute to our mothers. They need to hear this from us before they are no longer with us!

Lee_OC, I don't know which one you wrote. Please let me know.

AmyDoodle, I found your story "Firm Foundations" very amusing. It was another great one among great ones! Of course, I think this project was absolutely wonderful! I really believe this will be something we will all proudly display on our mantle no matter what we go on to write.

Stormie, thank you for your kind words. I actually read your story several times. Not only did the admiration for your mother pour out with every word, but your vivid writing reminded me of when I sat prayerfully at the bedside of a loved one. I think that is what is so powerful about these letters. They really share a piece of our lives and our hearts as we tell the most important person in our lives how much they have meant to us. By the, Barb changed my title, too. In my case, I thought her choice was PERFECT! Your mom's name is so beautiful, so I think that was a great choice, too. What do you think?

Please let me know if I missed anyone. I think this is a great way to get to know everyone, wouldn't you agree?

Lee, that was a touching story! My wife also loved it! I'm sure your mom was very touched because it was a wonderful tribute to her. We are ALL in great company!