Gone But Not Forgotten: an Ozark autumn to be remembered
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(AJ) turned to go back inside and saw a reflection of herself in the glass peering back at her, red hair and green eyes. Suddenly she knew, with no uncertainty, what she would do. In that moment, the greatest peace came upon her, and for the first time in several weeks she smiled a genuine smile. She recalled a Bible verse often quoted in the journal from Psalms 37:23 by her great grandmothers: “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” She also recalled her own favorite ‘life verse’; her mantra, Proverbs 3: 4,5 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” As she looked at her reflection she murmured “Good Morning Autumn Jade. I am going to Arkansas”.
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The tall young woman with sparkling green eyes and long curly copper-red hair stooped gracefully and placed her autumn- colored bridal bouquet on the grave at the base of the tombstone. Five little graves beside hers were testimony to the sorrow and pain of loss as written in the century-old journal held by the young bride. The autumn sun danced through the leaves of red, orange, yellow and gold and on the bent face of the young woman as she whispered,"Thank you grandmother...I wish you could see me and hear me. God does answer prayer.." This fictional account is about trusting God in all situations and allowing Him to direct your ways. Points for reflection or group discussion are at the end of the book.
About the Author
Suella Thrasher has been an avid reader, since kindergarten, having a vivid imagination and a way with the written word. She successfully completed a two year writers' course by The Institute of Children's Literature. Suella is a retired registered nurse and educator with a Masters of Science in Nursing. She has presented lectures on health and spiritual life and teaching in church and currently serves in her church to teach women and children. She resides with husband, Bob, on a farm at the edge of the Arkansas Ozarks raising beef cattle and quarter horses and attending sports events of her grandchildren.