A Patchwork of Freedom

Yeah! I am finally finished! Are wondering what I'm so excited about as you watch the little smiley face guy do his happy dance????

I just sent a proposal to my agent, Les Stobbe, for the sequel to Quilting Patches of Life. The name of the book is A Patchwork of Freedom, and here's a bit from the proposal:

THE HOOK
A mysterious quilt code, runaway slaves and the Underground Railroad unite this inspiring collection of contemporary true stories, each with a message of freedom and hope.

SYNOPSIS
Delightful to read, A Patchwork of Freedom pieces together scraps of history, yarns of old, and contemporary tales of liberty and hope in a unique inspirational work. Bringing rich texture and hue to the project, author Lori Wagner intertwines modern-day life lessons experienced by Christian men and women from around the world with an “Underground Railroad Quilt Code” and antebellum America.

Each story, titled with the name of a quilt pattern relating to the “Code” or the Underground Railroad, imparts useful wisdom and insight gained by its contributing author. Some of the topics included are overcoming depression, triumphing over physical challenges, trusting God for miraculous provision on the mission field, coping with a child’s suicide attempt, receiving and extending true forgiveness and coming to terms with infertility struggles. Wagner adds a vignette after each story reflecting on its message and spiritual application and connecting it to its quilt pattern name. A Patchwork of Freedom offers warm, colorful doses of encouragement sure to inspire readers working through their own patches of life.

And now I sleep for a few hours and begin a new project in the morning!

As the button to the left says (translated from Latin), "Seize the Day for God!"

Awesome Iowa!

What a pleasure to be in Iowa this past week. Sis. George was a wonderful hostess, and all the ladies on the committee did a fantastic job with the 2009 Iowa Ladies Retreat.


Everything was lovely...the accommodations, the meals, the worship...

Thank you, Iowans, for putting up with my "corny" jokes! It was an honor to speak at the Apostolic Assembly of Anamosa Sunday morning and celebrate three baptisms! The evening Mexican Fiesta youth event was a blast, and I hope all the young people will remember that God really, really loves them...closer-than-your-closest-friend kind of love!

Thank you for the lovely parting gifts. I had a time getting all my stuff loaded on the plane.

Ha! Just another corny joke. But do check back for pictures. Have a great day!

What happened to the last month?

The last few weeks have been incredibly busy! Just to hit the highlights...

I represented my precinct as a delegate to the Michigan Republican party's state convention in Lansing and served as a teller in the 9th District Caucus.

The beautiul color proof for Bachik, the Birthday Kiss came in. The project was wrapped up and is now at the printer.

A Patchwork of Freedom (sequel to Quilting Patches of Life) has been edited and the proposal is almost ready to forward to my agent.

My taxes are done...yeah! Two corporations (me and my hubby) and one personal return. Scads of paperwork!

My husband and I celebrated my birthday at the Royal Park Hotel where we enjoyed a fabulous meal and heard incredible Nick Vujicic (of Life Without Limbs) speak at a fundraiser for the Crisis Pregnancy Center.

I've been busily preparing to speak in Iowa this weekend. I look forward to being with the ladies Friday and Saturday at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. Sunday morning, the Apostolic Assembly of Anamosa has invited me to speak in the morning service, and they are hosting a youth event in the evening that I'm very excited about. The title for the youth presentation is, "Pickled in His Presence" and please pray with me for open hearts and God to move at all of these events.