Hello.
I’m Excited. This is one of my stops during the two
week tour for Hearts of Purpose by Gail G. Nordskog. This virtual book tour is
organized by Write
Now Literary Book Tours. This tour runs August 21-31,
2017. Follow the tour here. Book your own tour here WNL.
Genre: Christian Living/Women
Book Title: Hearts of Purpose Vol. 1
ISBN-10: 1946497088
About
The Author
Gail
Grace Nordskog has established the “Gail Grace Nordskog
Collection” to embolden
readers to live their lives with a “heart of
purpose” for God’s glory. Gail has
been involved in media for over
two decades. She presently produces and hosts a
program called
Hearts of Purpose, that can be seen on her website,
heartsofpurpose.com.
Gail and Jerry Nordskog live in Ventura,
California, where they have raised six
children, four of whom were
adopted from China.
About
The Book
life in
fulfillment of that call. Following the example of Joan of
Arc, you can be
inspired to live out your purpose in first hearing
from God and then taking
your stand in following Him. Just as
Joan of Arc could step forth in full
confidence under the banner of her calling, so we too are under God’s banner as
we step out to fulfill our purpose. Hearts of Purpose brings you ten real-life
stories about ten ordinary women doing extraordinary things for the Glory of
God. As you read of how God called these women to service, you will be
motivated to explore His call in your own life. Let this reading experience be
an invitation for you to take a step closer to fulfilling your God-given
calling in Christ Jesus.
Mary Ann Ambroselli (chapter 1 starting on page 21)
On January 5, 1965, at 10:18 p.m. I gave birth to a
beautiful baby boy, weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces. I was told when the baby was
born that I would not see him or be able to hold him, and that he would be
taken to his awaiting adoptive parents. I also knew that adoptive parents often
did not tell their adopted child that they were adopted, so chances were that
he would never know about me. The morning after he was born, a nurse who did
not know my baby was being adopted brought him to me and laid him in my arms.
Another nurse came in right away and apologized for the mistake, and took him
away. To this day, I am grateful for that moment.
I was able to look into his face and tell him I was
doing this because I loved him and wanted him to have a life that a two-parent
family could give him. The image of his perfect little face is imbedded in my
memory. To date, I do not know anything about him or if he knows he was
adopted. I continue to pray for him!
As I left the hospital with my mom, depression and
sadness set in. I struggled with the meaning of life and what to do next. I did
not want to go to church. Facing people there would be much too hard. Besides,
all that had happened in my life did not reveal to me that God was loving or
compassionate. And, I was sure He did not care about me. I spent my days crying
a lot. I had six weeks from the day of my baby’s birth to change my mind about
adoption, which I did consider. Dad said there was no way he would support me
and the baby. Since I had no idea what I would do or how to support myself with
a baby I decided that signing the adoption papers was best for all involved.
Even though he may never read this, the following poem written for my son has
brought me a lot of comfort.
Blood
Mother Farewell
I’ve carried you beneath my heart, and now must let you
go.
That you will not remember this, or me, as I do you.
The years will take you even farther from my reach and
view. Now other eyes will cherish you, and other arms embrace,
Now other tears will fall for you, and other voices
sing,
Yet this I do, that you may never want for anything; not
even distant echoes of my weeping as we part; The name I name you, or the
thunder of my breaking heart.
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