Valentine's Day Thoughts...

Said Albert Einstein--"There are two ways to live your life. One is a though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is."

I thought of this quote (in chapter 11 of my book) when I woke up this morning and thought of Valentine's Day. Is it only for lover's? I think not...it's a day to celebrate the love we have for this precious life and all that we have been given. So here is my electronic THANK YOU to the Lord for all the miracles given to me--even the short time I was able to spend with my son were a miracle, and I am so grateful I had them. I hope everyone will take a moment today and thank whatever higher power you believe in for all the miracles in our life!

Making Ourselves Amazing

"As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves." ~Mahatma Gandhi

Thinking about how amazing that really is, by changing ourselves and making our own selves greater, we in turn are making the world a better place. We should all start within ourselves, and the world will then follow!

One of my favorite quotes...not sure who said it!

You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.

BOOK RELEASE!!!

Well, it's finally happened! My book is finished, printed, and in my hands! It's a surreal experience...holding a copy of my first book. What a long, bittersweet process it's been. Now the harder part begins...marketing!!!

Duh...publishing is a tricky business!

Last time I posted anything was WAY back in August. I promise, I'll get better! So, as a quick update, my book is currently being printed. Ship date has been pushed back (again) so I'll let ya know when I do!! However, my new website (still being polished) is up and running. Check it out at www.amymaddocks.com and let me know what you think!

Book ready to print!

Soooooo, my publisher informed me my book is finally ready to print! The web site to order should be up soon and we'll be taking pre-orders, with a ship date of October 1st. I'm so excited to finally have my work printed! I hope that people who read my book will gain a better understanding of what a person, family, or community go through when a child dies, and I also hope that those who have gone through such a trial will gain some much-needed peace at a terrible time in their lives. I also wrote the book in the format of a 'novel' in hopes it will be a heart-warming, old-fashioned, good-read. I'll keep you updated on the progress, but for now, thank you for your support!

The 3 Gifts Challenge

This is how it works..... The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. BUT, in order for you to leave a comment on my blog, you have to post this on your blog first. (That means that sometime during this year you will send a gift to 3 people as well.) Get it? So, the first 3 people to comment on this post will be the lucky ones!