Well, it's done. The project that I had worked on for decades is finished. The days of writing of special events through the years has paid off.I wanted to finish the book of memories that I felt might be of benefit to my children; ala the lessons learned, spiritual happenings and the recognition of the Lord's hand on so many occasions. I planned to give it to the children on my birthday so the final sprint was intense.
This was a spiritual journey for me as I have re-lived so many precious moments in my life. My creative days were filled with tears and laughter. It was a joy to do.
It was also exciting to take the flash drive, which contained all my work, to the printer and then to see it in all it's glory, bound together and ready to bestow.
We had a birthday party at Brett and Claudia's for the family. I was surrounded by my loved ones and when I presented the book, they were all appropriately happy for the gift. They began to leaf through it and then to declare themselves to be the"favorite". Brett was sure he held that title because of his picture with us on the cover. He was the baby. I told all the kids that it was a generic baby but obviously it was Brett. I used that picture because I thought David and I looked pretty good. It was taken in the glory days of our youth.
John would declare his position by telling everyone to turn to page thus and such to prove his status as the favored one. There was lots of laughter and fun that night.
The next day I began to have doubts; was I too personal in my account, did I share too much, would my stories of them be received as I had intended? I rethought and rethought it all. I couldn't sleep worrying about it. Calls began to come asking for more clarity and I wondered if I had not been clear or were they not careful readers. The comments I have recieved have been positive. Some are reading it thoroughly, some are ramdomly reading. I designed it to be a "pick and choose" format. I hope that if there is a story that will help or give insight or strength, that it will be found. It's a tender sharing of my experiences and testimony. It is given with great love and appreciation to my wonderful children and their families...that our children may know…
Life Experiences of
Judith Kay Brown Nielson
3 comments:
Your book is the bomb! And I'm still the favorite!
You do not know how much I have LOVED reading this. I started telling Spencer and Gabi about you and Dad's love story tonight. They were ALL EARS. Gabi had to read it for herself. Thank you, thank you for this special gift!
I wish I were one of your children so that I could have a copy of your special book, Judith. Instead, I hope you'll occasionally post a story from your life so that I can learn more about a woman who's example and friendship have so enriched my life! Congratulations on finishing and presenting such a personal and perfect gift of love. Oh, and you were and are a serious looker. Gorgeous!
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