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| Mary Vine |
As a young adult, I had no idea what the
expression silver lining really meant. Around 2002, my husband was transferred
to Boise, Idaho for three years, a move we did not want, but it was
a place that I learned how to enjoy the sunshine, write for publication and
found the best work experience I’d had up until this time. Yet, still I didn’t fully
grasp the meaning until we’d moved away from Oregon, after my husband was
diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. We left our home and state to find a more
affordable life.
After this move, we found two
doctors that gave my husband a different diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (type),
one that included medications that have helped him feel better each year. I
found a church that was just what I needed. I got a job with higher pay.
The list goes on and on.
Sometimes, we don’t know what we have or what will happen until the storm hits
us and we are left with a cloud with a silver lining. The next time a storm
comes your way, and it will, be sure to look for the silver lining, they are
certain to come and will strengthen your faith.
As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned
some things, some thoughts that I want to pass on to my children and
grandchildren. One of these messages is about silver linings. BIJU SILVER
LINING is the result.
Writing Language-Based Children’s Books That
Educate, Inspire and Give Hope.
Mary Vine is an
author, publisher, speaker and retired educator. She writes contemporary and
historical romantic fiction, a time travel series, and inspirational children’s
books: BIG GUY UPSTAIRS, BIJU SILVER
LINING and DRAGON GILBY. Mary, and her husband can usually be found in
Southwest Idaho or Northeast Oregon.
To learn more about Mary Vine, visit www.maryvine.com
Mary’s books can be found on
Amazon.
10 comments:
Thanks for your post, Mary. I'm glad you found your silver lining.
Yes, and they keep coming. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks so much for the reminder, Mary. Sometimes we do forget to look for the silver linings in everything we do. And the end result for you, one of many, a lovely book that should help so many children.
What a wonderful thought, Deb. I was hoping to at least help my grandkids. Thank you.
Mary, a great reminder to trust that there is a silver lining even if we can't see it in the immediate moment.
Well said, Judith. It took me a long time to figure that out too. Thanks for the comment.
One of the best lessons we can teach our children is to look for the good in any difficult situation, or even person. Your book will be a blessing to the children who read the story or have it read to them.hoping you have many sales!!!
Thanks Sarah. Hopefully we'll all see a silver lining in our personal lives after 2020.
Loved this post! I am a big believer in silver linings. However, they only reveal themselves when you look for them. What a great way to teach children about this concept through a picture book.
Interesting point, Maggie, and something to think about as well. Now, I can't imagine not looking for them now. Thanks for commenting.
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