I Read A BOOK!

For those of you who don't know, I am not a reader. I never have been, but I have hopes of becoming one someday. Anyway, some friends of my recently started a book club and I decided I was going to be a part of it. When I told my husband and parents about this they all said, "You ... a book club?" I am so serious when I say I am NOT a reader! The only books I have ever read have either been church or school related (or more recently children's books, I read DOZENS of those a day!). This was my first book that was just for fun! I never thought reading was fun, it was always a chore to me. But I have had a change of heart because I REALLY want my children to love reading and most studies show that they are more likely to love reading if their parents love reading. Plus it is something I can do for me, a night out once a month to visit with some friends and discover me again.

So TA DA!! Book 1 = complete!

Can I just tell you, I am so proud of myself. And I read it in 2 days. And even more shocking ... I LOVED IT!! Yest you heard right, Rebecca just said she loved and even enjoyed reading a book!

As you can see, this book is called The Wednesday Letters. Seriously, I loved it!

The Wednesday Letters is the story of Jack and Laurel. Married 39 years, the Coopers lived a good life and appear to have had a near-perfect relationship. Then one night, with his wife cradled in his arms, and before Jack takes his last breath, he scribbles his final "Wednesday Letter."

When their three adult children arrive to arrange the funeral, they discover boxes and boxes full of love letters that their father wrote to their mother on every single Wednesday. As they begin to open and read the letters, the children uncover unimaginable adventures and the shocking truth about their past.

The Wednesday Letters has a powerful message about redemption and forgiveness. And it just might inspire you to begin writing your own Wednesday Letters.

(The above was from the website for the book, they gave the recap WAY better then I was writing it :)

Anyway, I loved it and I am excited to read the next book! I never thought I would say those words! LOL. So if you haven't read it, I would highly recommend it! I think the reason I love it is because it is all about relationships and making them work. As you probably know, I am a HUGE advocate for the family and living in a society where the family is meaning less and less and people give up on marriages so quickly ... I just really value what the book had to say. I love marriage! I believe in marriage. I know marriage is a lot of work, but it is the best!

Anyway, READ IT! And Yay to me for reading it!