There are blessings and then there are blessings. Lenny had an appointment with his eye doctor at 10:30. Now that might not sound so difficult except -- well since my doctor changed my meds I'm sleeping much better (that's a blessing) but with all we have to do in the morning care-wise for him, I had to set the alarm clock to be sure we were up and away in time for the doctor. I hate that alarm clock and once made a promise to myself that when I retired I'd never use it again. That promise was broken years ago but I still hate the alarm clock.
So we were off to the doctor's on time and it was a good meeting. Lenny has a MRSR infection that he brought home from rehab. It's in his eyes and if any of you know about MRSRs they are a pain. For 8 weeks we've been putting drops in 4 times a day, ointment at bedtime and two antibiotic pills a day. Today the doctor said the infection is still there but better. He doesn't want to see him for 6-8 weeks. That's another blessing.
Then a reporter from the News Sun, a local newspaper, came to the house to interview me for a write-up in the paper. The writ-up will also appear in the Heartland Cultural Alliance newsletter. It's all about why I write, how I write and featuring Finding Amy. Another blessing.
We are card players and so every Tuesday evening we wheel it up to the clubhouse in our golf cart (it is never used for golf anymore but I guess it's still a golf cart). On Tuesdays we play Euchre, a silly game with five cards per hand and some even sillier rules but it's fun and a night out.
Right now I'm supposed to be watching the Yankees but I'm in here. Lenny is watching and will bring me up-to-date when I return to the living room. I'm as big a fan of sports as he is and since he cannot read well right now, I'm getting even better by reading the sports pages to him. Watched a bit of the French Open Tennis this morning, too. Surprisingly I'm a fan of golf, baseball, football and tennis.
Guess I'd better quite and see what the Yankees are up to. More to come. Have a wonderful day (tomorrow since today is almost gone). See you soon,
FINDING AMY
WINNER OF THE 2011 FWA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD . In the summer of 1993, Amy kissed her widowed mother goodbye and set out to see the world before starting college. No arguments, no troubles, no warning for her mother, Cathy, that she would never see her again. After fifteen years, Cathy begins her search to find her daughter, no matter what. Her journey takes her from Florida to the streets of Philadelphia and beyond. A probing tale of God's timing and the unique relationship between mothers and daughters.
FORGIVEN
In the sleepy town of Gadara, Florida, a divorced mother, her college-aged pregnant daughter, an elderly gentleman and a confused young man all question their faith as they struggle with a diverse set of challenges. Only a decades-old secret can bring healing and answers for them, but can such a long-hidden secret be revealed other than through Divine Revelation? Forgiven is a haunting tale of mystery, faith and the intertwining of lives as each character seeks answers from God.
SECOND CHANCES
"Second Chances" - The long-awaited sequel to Echoes is the continuing story of the Hoffmann family. Patty lives with her dad and young daughter. Life is good, happy and safe. Little does she know, however, that a life-altering change will turn her world upsidedown. This is a story about old friends, new loves and a deep-seated trust that holds a family together. To order a copy of this book please contact the author at sunnyone@strato.net
About Me
- Sunny Serafino
- Avon Park, Florida, United States
- I grew up in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, later moving to Florida. I am proud to say I'm an award-winning author, something I dreamed of my entire adult life. Reading was a major part of my life no matter what else was happening. I attended Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida but the important things in life were learned through experience. I am a member of the National League of American Pen Women and a past president of that organization. I also belong to Florida Writer Association and found that organization very helpful. I have held workshops throughout the state of Florida on creative writing, how to write memoirs. Recently I was privileged to teach creative writing at South Florida Community College. I belong to the Heartland Cultural Alliance and work with the Friends of the Sebring Library. Helping budding authors is a reward I enjoy.
Books by Sunny
"A Grandmas for Christmas" - This novel took a first place literary award in the 2008 Royal Palm Literary Awards sponsored by the Florida Writers Association. Madison wants a normal life, love, marriage and children but that just doesn't happen. It's Christmas Eve, there's a blizzard and then she encounters a frightened little girl who has been abandoned. To order a copy of this book please contact the author at sunnyone@strato.net
"Echoes" is another award-winning novel. In this book the author unearths a family's dark secrets as they try to mend fences in the face of a crisis. It's a story of one woman's journey of faith, a revelation of love and a race against time. To order a copy of this book please contact the author at sunnyone@strato.net
"Shadows in the Heart" - Trapped in a brutal marriage to an alcoholic husband, Janie knows in order to outlive the terror she must escape. But it isn't easy and the shadows of her fear remain in her heart. Shadows in the Heart is the compelling story of one woman's courage to take a stand and begin a new life for her and her daughter. Based on the true experiences of the author, Shadows is a fictional account of the terror that women of all callings face. These things don't happen to me -- but they did. To order a copy of this book, please contact the author at sunnyone@strato.net
"Nobody's Child" - Follow Caroline as she looks for long-lost family on a trip through England. What she finds is a surprise! She learns that some questions don't have answers you are looking for. To order a copy of this book, please contact the author at sunnyone@strato.net
"Secrets" - Another award-winning novel; Secrets took a National League of American Pen Women Literary Award in 2005. When death robs Eve of her mother it also opens a world of secrets she never associated with her mother. It even puts her own life in jeopardy. To order a copy of this book, please contact the author at sunnyone@strato.net
"Never Look Back" - Witnessing a murder puts Olivia in jeopardy. She must run to save her life and she runs into more trouble than she bargained for. Follow her on a soul-searching adventure of love, trust and survival. To order a copy of this book contact the author at sunnyone@strato.net
"Following Daddy" - Take a journey through the lives of the author's parents, unconventional and adventuresome. Laugh, cry and enjoy Following Daddy through funny and poignant situations and a lifetime of off-the-cuff living. To order a copy of this book, please contact the author at sunnyone@strato.net
"Beyond Innocence" - Take a prim Boston gal, hustle her off to New York and watch this hell-bent, naive young woman move into maturity.
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