Tree Angel

 

The angel atop our Christmas tree has a new look this year. 

She's holding a Chinese Love Knot in her arms.

The Chinese knot has come to be the symbol of reunion, luck, harmony, and love. Traditionally, a Chinese knot must be bent, tied and crafted from a single red rope, to express the endless circle of happy life and its red-color represents beauty, happiness and wishes.

This love knot was given to us in China when we brought Daniel home.

It will stay in her arms forever now, on our tree, and serve as a sweet reminder 

that our baby's still with us at Christmas time.

My wish list (the short version)

I hope Daniel's story will bring at least one person closer to God.

I hope Daniel's story will make at least one family decide to bring a child into their life through the blessing of adoption.

I  hope Daniel's story will comfort at least one person who is struggling through the grieving process.

I hope Daniel's story will open hearts.

Looking for cover blurbs!

I met with Marilyn for an editing session on Monday.  We are about halfway through the book now, and I feel better about this project every time we meet.

I'm focusing on cover blurbs now. Those are the quotes or testimonials about a book that you see on the back cover.  I have started a short list of relevant contacts, but I could certainly stand to seek some more.

I am thinking, in particular, of authors/experts in the memoir genre--or maybe I need to "think outside the box."

So...if anyone comes to mind, I would love (and appreciate) your suggestions!