Long Overdue Update

Some exciting things to share!

First of all, most of our family will all be at the Chautauqua Arts Festival in Madison, Indiana, on this coming Saturday, Sept. 29, doing a book signing at the Village Lights Bookstore. Scott and I will be set up inside the bookstore from 2pm until 5pm. Twenty of our twenty-three kids (plus one granddaughter) will mostly be roaming through this lovely little town throughout the day, checking out the arts exhibits, but will also be popping into the bookstore from time to time.

We would love to meet anyone who is interested in our family, ministry, and/or story.

Copies of our book will be for sale at the counter for $20 each, and we'll be happy to sign any purchased books.

Also, you will be able to pick up info about our upcoming new book, Through the Branches: Tales From the Life of an Unusual Family. That's the next exciting thing to share.

This is not the promised follow-up for Swaying in the Treetops, but, rather, a companion to that first book. This one is a much shorter, lighter-weight book comprised of a collection of vignettes that provide a peek, both humorous and inspirational, into daily life in our home. It is currently being printed now, and should be available for purchase in about six more weeks. This is what our editor had to say about the manuscript:

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As a companion to their first book, "Swaying in the Treetops." the authors share a collection of vignettes that offer an inspiring and entertaining look into the daily life of their large family. With both biological and adopted children, the authors use their real-life stories to encourage other parents and families to embrace the wonder of family relationships.

MANUSCRIPT STRENGTHS

•The book is written eloquently and fluently, clearly expressing the story of a unique family and the daily happenings in their life. The writing is easy to understand detailed, and beautifully written, showing the wonders of life in their family.

•Throughout the book, there is an effective balance of original content and Facebook posts, which keeps the reader engaged and provides an aspect of reality to the book. Facebook is a big part of today's culture, so the reader will likely relate to the way in which the
authors included these posts in the book.

•The authors have portrayed valuable personal experiences, with humility and authenticity, that show true vulnerability that can greatly impact the reader. Many books about family life try to make everything seem perfect, but this book shows the reality of family life, with its challenges and victories, and reveals the beauty of genuine storytelling in family relationships.

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Here's a photo of the cover, created and designed — as was the cover for our first book — by our two oldest sons.

Stay tuned for updated info about this latest book.