I had such a nice surprise this weekend when I returned home from celebrating my mom’s 70th birthday. My husband went out to the mailbox and said, “You have a letter from Debbie Macomber.” I said, “Oh, it’s probably one of her newsletters”. He handed me an envelope and said, “No, I really think it’s a letter.” Well, he was right! I have been a long time fan of Debbie Macomber’s writing. She has so many wonderful books in print. I especially love her Cedar Cove series. Several years ago, I contacted Debbie through her website and told her of my desire to write a book. She sent me a reply which still hangs in my studio, that said to go for it, dream big, and trust in God. So I did just that and have my new book, Little Quilts for Big Occasions, to show for it! When the book came out, I wrote to Debbie again, telling her how much her words her inspire me and that although I truly thought my book would be fiction, it looked like God had another plan for me in the way of quilts. So to mailbox arrived a beautiful card, hand written by Debbie, and accompanied with some lovely teas, congratulating me on my new book. She is a gift – a true, rare, gift. I admire her faith and her work and how she is available and willing to help those of us just beginning our careers. I aspire to be like Debbie someday. I hope we all can be open to helping one another and sharing our gifts.
Those are my thoughts for today. Please share in a comment who you admire and how that person may have helped you. I’d love to read about it.
Warmly,
Sandi
10 responses to “Inspiring”
What a fun surprise! She sounds like a sweet person. I haven’t read any of her books but I’ve heard great things.
She is a wonderful author and huge knitting fan so many of her books involve knitting. I just really like her style of writing.
Congratulations on your new book! So glad you received inspiration from Debbie Macomber. I, too, have been reading her books for years and love the Cedar Cove series and the Blossom Street books too.
She is a very generous woman – her faith is truly inspiring. So glad she shared her words with you to find your own path.
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