Lessons From A Bench

Lessons From A BenchIn a moment of wonder, we often encounter the lessons of life. But sometimes the moment is not wondrous at all. It is something very commonplace. Like making a place where people can sit. Many of my life's lessons began with the favorite sayings of my mother sayings that were posted on the door of her refrigerator or scribbled on the old Presbyterian offering envelopes she always used as scratch paper. "This book will enfold you like a warm embrace,

In a moment of wonder, we often encounter the lessons of life. But sometimes the moment is not wondrous at all. It is something very commonplace. Like making a place where people can sit....Many of my life's lessons began with the favorite sayings of my mother - sayings that were posted on the door of her refrigerator or scribbled on the old Presbyterian offering envelopes she always used as scratch paper.

"This book will enfold you like a warm embrace, like a dear friend, like a pool of sunlight on a gray day. It will remind you of what is important in life, and all the good things that are possible. Even if youÕve never been to Shaw Island, CaroleÕs words will take you to that place inside all of us that longs to be welcomed, and will inspire you to do the same for others. You will never look at a fence or a bench the same way again."