Time away

My husband and I took four days off to go visit my brother and sister-in-law in Vancouver. We had a lot of fun - happy hour at Beaches and then back to their place. Mick helped me edit and hopefully make better my website. I truly hope it is up and running very soon! We went to Columbia Employee Outlet and bought some great Cougar clothes!!! They are at the cougar game as I write this so - GO COUGARS! On our way up I- 5 we stopped in Tumwater to talk with a gal at the library concerning Matt's Last Call: but she wasn't there. I will make contact by phone. Lunch at a great Bistro on the water in Olympia and the a stop at Joint Base Lewis McCord where I chatted with a great lady concerning Matt's Last Call: - great ideas and so helpful. God is leading me in the right direction. On to Lakewood and our grandchildren. They have all grown so much. Watched a couple of them play soccer and win their games!! Home today and now I am working hard on completing little projects for my book. When I arrived home I had a couple of calls one asking me to speak, one wanting a video interview and one wanting a book. So onward I go with faith in Jesus Christ and looking forward to SAVING A LIFE! Tomorrow I am at the Omak Library.

Fall

It looks like fall is here. It is very chilly this morning with bright blue skies and a touch of smoke still in the air. The smoke was at hazardous levels for three weeks - incredible how much it looked like a sky ready to dump a pile of snow. Those days were in the 80's but due to the smoke it didn't get close to that. Right now the Omak fire is going on. Guess they lost a couple of homes. No lives were lost. I just pray for the firefighters safety and that the fires will soon be 100% out. We need to start breathing some clean air.

Suicide

Two more suicides amongst law enforcement in two different states in the last couple of weeks.  Both of these didn't have to happen - I think our pride or embarrassment of the situation is part of the reason law enforcement in particular, take their lives. I am here for those of you hurting. Please ask for help. There are so many people and organizations out there who are willing to help. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and the law enforcemnt departments. Let's together work to SAVE A LIFE! God is always by my side and He can be by your side also. Just ask Him to be your personal Savior.

Timing of Matt's Last Call

The timing of Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors is not accidental. The more I am out in the community the more I realize how important Matt's Last Call is. I heard of another suicide today that happened a couple of years ago. This one was a person that took their child's life and then their own life out of revenge for someone else.  So very wrong but I hope someone reads this and can understand that suicide is not the way to go and that there is help. Please - I pray- THINK before you act. I pray that everyone receives a copy of Matt's Last Call and  pays it forward to someone else.We all need to step up to the plate and HELP SAVE A LIFE! God has given me the ability to write this book and I need  everyone to help me get it out throughout the United States. God is so great. He is the answer to everyone's problems.

God's Blessing

With the fires still burning and the smoke at hazardous levels God Blessed me last Saturday at Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors Call:  pre-launch event at Encouraging Words. Everyone came in from the smoke and had their book signed, had a cookie and lemonade. I was able to speak with each one and tell my story. I am out to SAVE A LIFE. The best part was seeing Matt's friends who I don't see anymore. It was so great seeing them. Matt's best friend 's parents, from hockey, came as did former co workers of mine. Many friends were there and I really appreciated everyone's support. Suicide is huge in our valley and we must all work together to stop this from happening again.

Fire

Our valley is filled with smoke - Homes on the line - Flames lick at edge of city's flank. No homes have burned but there are evacuations. Firefighters from all around to keep people and their homes safe.  Saturday night we had a tremendous lightening storm. Each srike filled the sky all around us. Spectacular but we all knew that fire was right behind. I just want to the thank the Law Enforcemnt and Firefighters for there awesome work. You are willing to put your lives on the line to save us.You are and always will be appreciated by all. May God keep you safe.

Labor Day Weekend

 A beautiful day, blue sky, no wind and 80+ degrees.Today I have been working on my private pre-launch event, purchasing a few items, checking RSVP's etc. As I am cruising through the day up on my screen pops my website design project manager who describes what Tate Publishing is doing and what is expected of me by Monday! Good thing I didn't go camping with my husband and his family. I took a deep breath, read the directions carefully, looked at a few websites and then decided to go for a walk. I was tired of being inside and wanted to enjoy these last days of summer. When I got back home I decided I better get to work. I figured out a rough plan and sent it on. My project manager will be in touch with me so I can breathe easily through the weekend. I have also been setting up speaking events as well as book signings. This next wek will be a busy one but if I stay focused and close to God I can do it. Then the events begin! I am so excited to finally get Matt's Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors out to the public. I'm ready to conquer the world and save a life!