I’d posted all five book covers on Facebook. FB friend Heidi Kerby Dugger wrote such a compelling response and gave me permission to share it.
Heidi Kerby Dugger
Finished my second reading of Meadowlark Songs! Joy, your legacy is priceless. You have a way that draws us in, encircles us in a huge family hug. I don’t know if I’ve told you that I am adopted and only know partial family history. I’m the lady who sits sobbing while watching “Finding My Roots” on PBS. Stories, histories…it’s what I long for, what I love. There is a shape in our makeup that can only be filled with that history..
I think the stories help complete us and propel us forward with the help of the Master Bricklayer. We stand on a strong foundation of our kin; bricks that ground and support us generation by generation. To lose or never have the stories, good or bad, of each woman in our “motherline” is a travesty.
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Thank you for demonstrating the importance of keeping the stories alive. And, thank you for the homage you pay to these amazing women. Their contribution continues, their blood still gives us. life. Thank you, friend!
What a wonderful message Heidi sent to you! It speaks to many of us as well, as she put into words what I wanted to say to you since I read your first book.
Thank you, GP. Her words are such a lovely gift.
Huge family hug! Yes! 🥰❤️🥰
Heidi’s comments must have touched your heart, Joy. They’re beautiful.
Such a beautiful gift, especially when I’m still not feeling well. Thank you, Pete.
That is an awesome review! Congratulations on reacher her that way.
Thank you, Timothy. They are just stories of ordinary women (including me as the seventh generation), but I do pray about what themes they convey and who they are for.
Awesome review! Awesome book! I loved it!
Thank you, Linda!
What a wonderful heartfelt response!
Heidi’s sentiments are very touching. She expressed her missing motherline with sincere sadness, but seems to have vicariously replaced it with your motherline! Thankfully she has the “Master Bricklayer.” 🙂
Amen.
Thanks for your like of my post, “Jews’ Distress 8;” you are very kind.
That is a magnificent review and I know it has touched your heart!
It sure did. Thanks, Craig!