Open Spaces
Vol. 21.11
By John W. Vander Velden
November 25, 2021
I
finally sat down to begin this month’s newsletter on the evening of
Thanksgiving Day. It was wonderful to spend some hours with family this year.
We didn’t last year. COVID changed a great many things didn’t it? But we made
up for the lost opportunity and were able to reconnect face to face with those
we love. I hope that you were able to get together with your special people as
well.
Christmas
is only a month away and if your home is like ours that sets a busy schedule
for these coming weeks. Yet I feel it is important to remember what separates
December 25th from the other 364 days. Christmas is the day we
celebrate the birth of Christ...and with His birth the world changed. I’m sure
you have heard it a thousand times, Jesus
is the reason for the season, well in our home we know it is true. During
this insanely busy season, take some time to remind yourself about why you
celebrate Christmas.
Now
for a bit of writing news.
I
have finally finished my first
editorial revisions. The story has changed dramatically since I began this step
in early February. I mean even the title has been changed. But soon, probably
in January, I will send this draft of With
the Sun’s Rising to my editor for her take on the story. At almost 650
pages it has been a major undertaking to hone this work into this new story.
It
is my hope my readers will enjoy this chapter of Elizabeth’s life.
I
have only one more Author’s Event left this year. It has been a thrill to be
able to meet with readers once again for the three events I have had this
month. Having the opportunity to come face to face with these wonderful people
has been a benefit I had not expected. It may be the best part of publishing my
books and makes the thousands of hours to create them well spent.
If
you are in Goshen, Indiana, Friday December 3rd, stop by FABLES
BOOKS, 215 S. Main Street, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, take a moment and say
hello.
So
I will close this month’s newsletter with these few words. Thanksgiving should
remind us of how blessed we are. To be thankful brightens our day. Make a habit
of counting your blessings.
So
on this day remember that God loves you. He loved you yesterday. He will love
you tomorrow. God never abandons...never.
May
blessings come your way.
John
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