Precious Memories - Softcover

Stannard, Lynn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1483932540 ISBN 13: 9781483932545

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Over fifty true short stories that will make you laugh, make you cry and inspire you. Precious Memories is a book you will read more than once before you pass it on to family members and your best friends. Some of the stories are funny and will bring a chuckle: Like Jimmy's "I've got cramps!" excuse that didn't work. And how about the secret power of the golf shoes? Some are touching and will bring a sigh or even a tear: For example, Connie's heartrending comment about the loss of her husband after lunch with some friends. And the camping miracle that could have been a horrific tragedy. Others are amazing and will take your breath away: Like the incredible invisible wall that saved Lynn's life. Or the family announcement that rocked their world. "Precious Memories" is a collection of over fifty stories of the real-life experiences of a Christian wife and mother, Gramma and Great-Gramma, friend and neighbor. As you read them, they will touch your heart and relate to some of your own experiences. As you reflect on your own "precious memories" you will be doubly blessed. You might want to make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and take a few moments to savor each story before you go on to the next one.

About this title

From the Author:

How do I say thank you to such a dear friend?  A long-time intercessor, Marilyn has been faithful in prayer support for me for most of my life.  She remembers being part of a group of women who were praying in the kitchen for me, while I was in the living room learning some of the basics about being a real Christian. When I visited her a few years ago, we were closing our time together with a prayer.  After the "Amen", she looked directly at me and said, "I think you're going to write a book!" I leaned back and laughed, "No way!"  I hadn't written much of anything.  I couldn't begin to imagine what I could possibly write about.  But we prayed again for the Lord's will to be done. Over the next several months, some ideas began to come to my mind about "coincidences" and amazing answers to prayer that had occurred in my life.  I also recalled some heartwarming remembrances of lessons learned and tender experiences in the lives of some of my family, friends, and neighbors.  Recently, I started writing them down, beginning with the story, "Lunch with Connie." In this book you will find some of my favorite stories about some of my favorite people - my family and friends. A few of the stories are rather new, while others have been around for generations. 

About the Author:

Married to Dick, my high school sweetheart, four beautiful daughters, fourteen outstanding grandchildren, and three little greats. So much to bless my thankful heart. Mine was an average life until I had a spiritual encounter with my Savior Jesus. When He became Lord of my life in 1963, it all started to make sense ... come into some kind of order ... have purpose and meaning. My best friend Nancy was my teacher and mentor. My gifts and talents are in music, art, teaching, mentoring, encouraging, organizing, and now writing. I have served in Aglow (a Christian ministry for women, men, and young people) for many years as a member and then leader. Snowbirds for the last 8 years, my husband and I live in a camp in upstate NY in the summer for half the year, and a senior community in FL the other half. I'm still amazed at how quickly the book, "Precious Memories" came together, and the pleasing and encouraging feedback I have received from readers. It's enough for me to start writing another book...

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1483932540
• ISBN 13: 9781483932545
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150