About the books
The Well
God blessed me with a wonderful husband, a beautiful daughter and a fulfilling career. But there was a light inside of me that was burning dim. I wanted so much to open the window of my soul and reveal the light within. So I prayed, "God...use me and my talents in a way that would glorify Your Name". He gave me The Well.
rachel's journey (the sequel)
The hardest part about writing a book is the ending for me. But by God's design, He led me gracefully to the ending of The Well, which was the beginning of Rachel's Journey. The most exciting part of this journey was not knowing where it would lead me, or how it would end. I thank God for guiding me down the right path and for the wisdom to know how to follow Him.
Jack...the trilogy...the truth
Jack ...the trilogy is the powerful conclusion of the inspiring story of friendship and Divine intervention to accomplish God's Will in the lives of three young people, which began at The Well, continued along Rachel's Journey, and ended where it all began...in the quiet town of Caldwell Creek where nothing exciting ever happened...until now.
Angels of El Roi
angels of el roi - published December 2024
As a volunteer for years in the library at my daughter's elementary school, I developed a heart for influencing and encouraging young children in believing in their self-worth, and that God created them for a unique purpose in this world. Two decades later, while caring for my parents with Dementia, my heart has grown for the aged who are weak and helpless, who deserve unconditional love and dignity, and who yearn for the feeling of purpose as well until God calls them home.
Angels of El Roi dives deeper into the consequences of bullying and abuse in the young, as well as the elderly, and provides a pathway of forgiveness, hope and encouragement in seemingly impossible situations.
Angels of El Roi is a powerful example of how God uses the strength of others to defend the helpless, and is an intriguing reminder that we are not on this journey alone. From an earthly dove to His heavenly hosts, God commands His army of angels to guide the lost and protect the powerless to accomplish His Will.
Aleta- the little winged one
epilogue...
Why did God make the butterfly?
What purpose can its brief life hold,
but to display yet another miracle of nature.
A complete transformation-
from captive cocoon to transparent wings of wonder.
Delicate and silent in nature,
yet captivating its audience until the wings dance no more.
Has it a purpose other than to make way
for the next generation to come?
Can we compare?
From infancy to adolescence to adult,
what a beautiful transformation our Maker has planned.
But it is what's hidden beneath our fleshy cocoon that matters the most.
It's where our change begins.
For no matter how beautiful or grand our wings are when we mature,
it's the heart within that determines our flight.
So fly,
you beautiful creature of Christ.
Spread your wings and let the breath of God carry you to the heights
which He has predestined you to soar.
No matter how brief, no matter how far...
and do not be afraid.
For your life has a purpose,
and your journey ahead is foreseen by the Author of the wind.
He will use you,
He will guide you,
and He will sustain you
until you are called to rest your radiant wings
in the palm of your loving Father's hand.
The White butterfly
The white butterfly first appeared to Nicci in "The Well", symbolizing a guardian angel of protection and comfort. I named her Aleta, which means "little winged one".
Aleta also appeared in "Rachel's Journey" as a symbol of guidance and strength to Nicci's best friend, Rachel during her battle with leukemia .
In the trilogy, "Jack",
Aleta and an army of angels rallied behind Jack as he was led to save both Nicci and Rachel from danger and disease in this powerful story of friendship and God's Will in the lives of these three young people.