It's been a terrific weekend! I flew back to Kentucky last week, and have enjoyed a whirlwind of activity since. The family is all doing well. The house is still standing. (Though a tree suffered major damage from the ice storm earlier this year and will have to come down. Bummer!)
On Saturday I rode with author Ann H. Gabhard (author of The 
Outsider, and other fantastic Kentucky-based books), down to Barbourville to participate in the Redbud Quilt Festival, which is held each year on the beautiful campus of Union College. There I sat on Author's Row between my two new friends, Viki Pidgeon, author of a wonderful cookbook called Ireland's Comfort Food, and Marge Fulton, author of a short story collection called All Roads Lead to Hazard. I also got to reconnect with several author friends from previous events, including Dan Tankersley, who, along with co-author Chris Skates, wrote a novel called The Rain, which is set in the time of Noah's Ark. I met Dan and Chris at the Kentucky Book Festival last November.
Outsider, and other fantastic Kentucky-based books), down to Barbourville to participate in the Redbud Quilt Festival, which is held each year on the beautiful campus of Union College. There I sat on Author's Row between my two new friends, Viki Pidgeon, author of a wonderful cookbook called Ireland's Comfort Food, and Marge Fulton, author of a short story collection called All Roads Lead to Hazard. I also got to reconnect with several author friends from previous events, including Dan Tankersley, who, along with co-author Chris Skates, wrote a novel called The Rain, which is set in the time of Noah's Ark. I met Dan and Chris at the Kentucky Book Festival last November.I also had the immense privilege of seeing several readers who have read and enjoyed my books. (Waving at Rachel here!) I absolutely love hearing how my books have touched someone's life. THANK YOU for reading my books!
On Sunday I was honored to deliver the morning message at Mortonsville United Methodist Church. My message was entitled, "What Kind of Fool Am I?" Then I stayed for a church potluck (YUMMY!!!!) and a screening of the movie, "Fireproof." Awesome movie. The acting wasn't Hollywood caliber (though Kirk Cameron gave the best performance of his career, IMO), but every scene was heart-felt and full of impact. The overall message was one every couple needs to hear. I loved it.
As I'm writing this, the sky has clouded over and I just heard the rumble of thunder in the distance. God's getting ready to water the grass. You know what they say: "April Showers bring May Flowers." I'm ready, Lord. Bring 'em on!
