(…from last week: “Oh, God, you’ve gotta help me!” While still moving straight for the curb, I remember incredible peace washing over me. Staring at the green patch ahead, I heard myself laughing. Great! I’m going to die laughing in this accident.)
Someone on my right blew their horn and waved me in.
I don’t remember if it was a man or a woman or another almost twenty-year-old like me. I do remember having lots of questions about God thereafter. Still do, if I’m honest.
Four years ago, after my husband’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis, I maintained a stoic front. Inwardly, I believed God and took Him at His word. But wanted, needed something personal. Something from Him to show me that even though I didn’t see it, He was still working, still moving on our behalf. That He cared about what was happening to my husband. To me. That He was still available, able, and in control of every aspect of our lives.
While I pictured those same crossroads in Sacramento, CA and my car heading straight for the curb, my conversation with God was obviously different this time.
I believed His every word. He says, and I believe, He is always with us … all the way to the very end (Matt. 28:20b). As though He needed it, I reminded the Lord of His many promises throughout all generations to be Emmanual–God with us. I recited His provisions to His children. His miracles and healing hand. His might and power.
Crickets.
I got in the car to go to lunch with a group of Bible study friends. As I pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant, I again asked God for something personal. To let me know He was with me. A mental check of His goodness, His presence throughout the Old and New Testament brought no startling revelation or singular peace.
Walking into the restaurant, beyond frustrated, I took a deep breath and exhaled. That’s when it hit me so hard my brain jolted.
My breath!
My first breath was proof of life! Not just my life. Proof of God’s existence! Proof of His personal love for me. For each of us. His breath gives us life. He created us for His purposes. Our lives were, are, and forevermore will be personal to Him.
That afternoon, in an effort to capture what God showed me, I penned the first words to A Snowflake’s Adventure.
…four years later, my husband is living with cancer and doing well.
A Snowflake’s Adventure is a story of God’s personal love. To my husband. To me. To every child He’s ever created. Unique. Purposeful. We are His one-of-a-kind design. Each. And. Every. One.
By eMarie
P.S. As of 10/14/21, A Snowflake’s Adventure is #1 on Amazon’s list of Hot New Releases and #20 on its list of Christian Children’s Early Readers! That’s what God did!! <3
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Thank you, Valerie!! Praying God uses it to Glorify Himself!!! 🙂
Such a good story!
Thank you, Robby!! So glad to have a fellow writer and friend on this journey!!! 🙂
Reading the back story for this book made me smile. God speaks to us in ways that are unique to us and in ways that leave an imprint on our souls. Walking with you on this journey is an adventure. Congratulations!
Hi Angela, thanks for stopping by! God is good, He is faithful, and I can do no less than praise Him!!! 🙂
I love that you’ve taken hardship and turned it into something creative to help and encourage others.
Thank you, Patti!! I appreciate your help in getting the word out!! 🙂
Thank you, Linda!! To God be the Glory!! 🙂
Excited for you eMarie. You deserve a big hug & congratulations. God’s timing is always perfect.
Hi eMarie! Planning to buy a copy for my new grand nephew for Christmas. Will also be mentioning your donation to Operation Christmas Child for each copy sold on this week’s Step Into the Light, where I interview some folks who work with OCC.
Ah, thank you, Gwen!! So true – sometimes we miss what the Lord has placed right under our noses – even tho they have a huge impact!! Blessings!! 🙂
Enjoyed this! The simplest revelations are often the most profound and impactful. Thanks for sharing what inspired you to write this great story.
Hi Sarah, thank you for buying a copy!!! If you wouldn’t mind, please leave a review on Amazon – they say reviews help sell books, so… Many thanks!!! 🙂
Received my copy from Amazon. Love this story:)
He is an amazing God, that’s for sure!! Thanks for stopping by, Dave!! 🙂
Thank you, Becky, not only for buying a book but for being an encouraging and an example to me!! God bless you! 🙂
Thank you, Mary Pat!! I am grateful we get to walk this writing journey together!! Love and hugs!! 🙂
I loved this. So special to hear the backstory of a book. And congrats on the high Amazon ratings!
Erma, I really enjoyed reading part-2 today. So inspiring and thought-provoking. I’m expecting an Amazon delivery of your book any day now! Many blessings~
Thank you very much for this, Erma.
It amazes me how the Lord chooses to touch each of us.
Thank you, Kathy!! I love you too and am grateful to be on this writing journey with you!! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Deena! He is a good and faithful God, worthy of all praise!! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your story! God is good! I love how He’s blessing your obedience.
Beautiful. Love you.