The Story Behind The Midwife
Today, our mail man drove up through the slush on our lane–his white light spinning on top of his teal hatchback–and delivered a box of Advanced Reader Copies of The Midwife.
I contemplated writing a post about the experience, which affected me in an entirely different way than the first time I held my debut, The Outcast.
And then I thought it might be easier if I just talked to you, my readers and my friends, about this journey and why my heart has been enlarged through The Midwife’s story regarding the healing power of forgiveness and love.
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Britney Adams
Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us, dear Jolina. Your beautiful words and beautiful spirit illuminate the powerful healing of love and faith. I can’t wait to hold this precious book in my hands and in my heart, as you hold it in yours. Love and hugs to you!
jolina
Thank you, Britney! Your support means so very much. Big hugs right back, friend!
Katherine Scott Jones
Thank you, Jolina, for sharing so poignantly and vulnerably. The Lamentations passage you quote in your “Note from the Author” is the same one that a dear friend bade me to cling to as I toiled through my years of infertility, which ended with the birth of our son 12 1/2 years ago (this very day!). I pray those words bring you deep comfort and hope as they did me–and still do.
And, as you well know, I can hardly stand the wait until I hold a copy of The Midwife in my own hands. 🙂
jolina
Doesn’t that verse hold such power, Katherine? I am so glad you shared your journey with me. I think that’s the silver lining of hardships like these; they help us reach out to each other–and, in the process, ease each other’s burdens. So very thankful for your son’s birth. I know you cherish him all the more because of those years of pain, just as I cherish my daughter even more. That is the beauty in the ashes!
Les Kerr
Dear Jolina, thanks so much for sharing this.
jolina
You’re most welcome, Les. Thank you for stopping by! Blessings to you and dear Gail!
Leah
I can’t wait to read The Midwife! If it’s half as good as The Outcast, I know I’ll love it. Congratulations!
jolina
Thank you, Leah! I cuddled up with The Midwife this weekend, and it was such a great joy to reread it. I can’t wait to share!
Cynthia Robertson
What a wonderful day, to open a box of your own ARCs. I echo Leah’s comment, dear Jolina. Congratulations!
jolina
Thank you, Cynthia, for everything you’ve done. What a precious friend and supporter you are! 🙂
Melanie Backus
Dear Jolina, you love greatly and you have lost greatly. Through it all, your sweet spirit has shone through. I know The Midwife is an outstanding book and I am looking forward to settling down with the book in my hands for a great read. The best of luck to you.
Smiles and hugs to you,
Melanie
jolina
The beauty of loss is how it expands our hearts to the grieving of others. I will never look at anyone’s grief the same way again–and, I tell you, I have never loved my daughter to the level that I do now. Oh, what a silver lining! Thank you for your encouragement and your hugs, Melanie. I return them to you, my friend!
Rebekah
Jolina, Thank you so much for reading your author’s letter and doing this video for us. I do not believe anything happens by coincidence. Through it all, God holds us and reminds us He’s there. I’m even more excited to read The Midwife now that you’ve given us an even bigger peek. I am praying for you and your family. Be blessed today.
jolina
Thank you so much, Rebekah; it’s a privilege to share with you. I also believe that everything happens for a reason; what a comfort and what a gift! We are so grateful for your prayers!
Judy B
Jolina, as I listened to you with tears in my eyes, I still feel the sting of death that occurred two years ago today. The passing of my Mom. Little did we know that in the hospital room where she ate and finished her entire lunch that in 6 hours later she would be gone. I can not begin to count how many times that whole day has played out in my mind. I miss her, I still needed her, but God knew what was best for my Mom.
Thank you for sharing your story with us and your feelings. You will never know how much you have Blessed me today. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Blessings!
Judy B
jolina
Hello, Judy B,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mom; it means a great deal to me to know my story helped ease your pain, even if just for a moment. Praying peace over your heart! What a blessing that we have such a loving mothers! I am sure, dear one, that you will see yours again.
Hugs,
Jolina
Diana Montgomery
Thanks for sharing with us I know it has to be hard. I to lost a bay at 4 months along. Without God I don’t know how I came through it. It is a very ruff time I pray for you. I hope to read this one sounds so good. I loved your other book outcast.
Blessings
Diana
jolina
Oh my, Diana, I am so sorry for your loss. I agree that God’s grace makes all things possible, even sorrow like this. Thanks for commenting and stopping by today. Hope you enjoy The Midwife.
Melissa Crytzer Fry
Congrats, sweet girl, on book number two. What a joy to hold it in your hands … and what a heartfelt, touching video blog. Always so happy to see your smiling face – even when you’re delivering difficult messages. I’m sure your gorgeous words are going to affect so many in positive ways, Jolina.
Jolina Petersheim
Thank you, dear friend! I sure hope they do. It makes it all worth it in the end.