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Some good news ...

8/1/2021

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Hello blog friends!

I'm super excited to share that the Fresh Ink Group has republished my memoir, Letting Go Into Perfect Love. This was a gargantuan task, because working with Amazon is never easy. Through their unwavering commitment, they were able to transfer the 87 reviews to the new Kindle edition, and soon the reviews will migrate to the other editions as well. 

As you can see below, the book has a new cover, one designed by the FIG team. There are also minor changes to the text. The basic story is the same -- we travel together, sometimes across difficult terrain, but always towards the one Perfect Love. 
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I've a story to share that is related to my memoir. 

Six weeks ago, my husband and I moved to Prescott, Arizona. The journey to this beautiful mountainous area was arduous beyond our imaginations. The moving van never arrived, and we quickly had to secure a U-Haul. Then the U-Haul loaders went on strike and left us without any help. Though I could continue this story, I’ll just say that this was only the beginning of our moving saga.

By the time we reached our destination, we were both too tired to sleep. With nothing in the house to eat or drink, I went to the local Walmart. At one point, I stood looking at canned soup. I don’t know what I was thinking, probably nothing. I just starred. Then I heard a voice behind me. I turned to see an elderly woman pushing her cart. She smiled at me and said, “You are deeply loved, precious one.” And with that, she walked away.  

I was speechless and began going up and down the aisles looking for her, but it seemed she disappeared.
 
The following day, I went to Home Depot to look for house plants. I was debating which ones to buy, when I heard a familiar voice. I turned and faced the same elderly lady I had met in Walmart. Like before, she pushed a cart, and again she said, “You are deeply loved, precious one.” Through my tears I said, thank you, and would have said more, but she was gone.
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I believe we are surrounded with loving messengers, with angels. In my memoir, I describe a few of my encounters. But I’d love to hear about yours. 

I hope you have a wonderful, miraculous week. 💗
35 Comments
Miriam Hurdle link
8/1/2021 19:37:19

It was a wonderful news that Fresh Ink republished your memoir, Gwen. I read and reviewed your book. Thank you for your honesty in sharing the difficult part of your life. I had my share of that kind of life. My daughter's dad passed away in 2019.

I remember reading about your encounter with angels. I had an experience facing an angel in disguise. He was reading my mind and answered my unspoken question. I also had an angel sitting next to me but she came to pick up my son-in-law's mother. She came three times but Kathy didn't want to go until after Will's 30th birthday. Right after the birthday party, the angel came again, sitting next to me. Kathy told me that "she" sat next to me. After she left, Kathy said she was going "home" the following Monday, and she did.

I hope you get all settled in and enjoy your new home.

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Gwen M Plano
8/1/2021 21:01:15

Thank you so much, Miriam. Your encounters with angels warmed my heart. How beautiful. 💗

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Kathleen Pooler link
8/2/2021 02:18:46

Beautiful story, Gwen! I truly believe in angels. They are there al the time—to open the door or assist me just when I need it. Congratulations on your memoir!

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 04:32:52

Thank you so much, Kathy. Just when we least expect it, a kind word or just a smile can transform our day. 💗

Harmony Kent link
8/2/2021 04:16:44

I’m so sorry your move was so arduous. It sounds as though the universe gave you the words you needed just at the right time.

I’m so pleased the FIG team have helped re-release Letting Go, and that you get to keep all your hard earned reviews.

Hugs, love, and best wishes, dear friend 💕🙂

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 04:36:14

Thank you so much, Harmony. Yes, just what I needed. We all are deeply loved, but sometimes when we are especially stressed by life, we forget that truth. 💗

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Priscilla Bettis link
8/2/2021 04:17:00

Congratulations on the re-publication! I enjoyed hearing your shopping cart angel stories.:-)

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 04:39:37

Thank you, Priscilla. Perhaps she walks around and tells everyone the same, but I've not seen her since that time. 💗

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Jill Weatherholt link
8/2/2021 05:16:49

What a lovely story, Gwen. Congratulations on the re-publication of Letting Go into Perfect Love! It's such a wonderful book. I'm happy more people will have the opportunity to read it. xo

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 05:37:10

Thank you, dear Jill. Have a wonderful week! 💗

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Staci Troilo link
8/2/2021 05:23:51

So glad you got the book republished, and with the reviews migrated over. (That's the big thing.)

The angel in the store aisles is such a powerful reminder of God's love. Reminds me of Footprints. That always gets me. I'm glad you're settled now, and I hope the worst is behind you.

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 05:40:36

Thank you, Staci. Sometimes a kind word can transform our day, This little lady certainly opened my eyes -- and my heart. 💗

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Mae Clair link
8/2/2021 06:38:17

Gwen, I had goose bumps (the good kind) when reading your story of the elderly lady and her message to you. I know God was speaking and reminding you of his love. What an amazing tale. You are truly are blessed for such a wondrous experience.

Congratulations on republishing Letting Go with the Fresh Ink Group. Having read your memoir, I know it's a powerful book, and I hope it will touch many others as it did me.

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 09:05:35

Thank you so much, Mae. I hadn't even told my husband about the experience until this weekend. It was still too emotional for me to expain. We are all blessed, in ways we only rarely realize. 💗

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Yvette M Calleiro link
8/2/2021 07:13:37

I love the new cover, Gwen! I'm so happy you were able to republish AND keep your reviews. That's not an easy feat. I'm sorry your moving journey was so stressful, but what a blessing to have an angel fill you with courage and strength during that time. May your unpacking bring you a sense of being grounded and fill you with peace.

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 09:06:50

Thank you, dear Yvette. How kind of you to send wishes my way. 🤗

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john howell link
8/2/2021 09:12:46

Congratulations on the re-publication of your book, Gwen. It is a beautiful story which everyone should read. You are blessed with messengers as well..

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 12:29:55

Thank you so much, John. 😊

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Pete Springer link
8/2/2021 09:17:08

I am relatively new to your blog, but now I know I need to pick up your book. I admire anybody willing to share the difficult parts of their lives. I'm happy that all of your excellent reviews transferred as that would have been a bummer to have to start over. Moments such as your experience with the elderly woman are hard to explain, other than she was meant to cross paths with you.

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 12:35:04

Thank you, Pete, for commenting and I'm with you - the elderly lady and I were meant to cross paths. 😊

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Jan Sikes
8/2/2021 10:18:41

Congratulations, Gwen, on republishing your memoir! It was such a moving tale, but the story you shared here today brought up goosebumps on my arms. No doubt, the lady was an angel sent when you needed comfort the most. We should never forget how deeply we are loved! Thank you for sharing and here's wishing for tons of new readers! Hugs!

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 12:39:45

Thank you, dear Jan, for your heart-warming words. You are so so right -- we are all deeply loved. 💗

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D.L. Finn
8/2/2021 11:10:10

Congrats on the re-release, Gwen! I love the the gentle additions to the cover. I do believe in angels and have heard them singing or appear as an outlined reflection in our hall. I love the same one came to you twice and gave you the same message of love. What a good reminder of what is important and that miracles surround us. Xo

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Gwen M Plano
8/2/2021 12:44:53

Miracles do surround us, sometimes we forget. Nature helps me remember...and I'll never forget this elderly lady. Thank you, dear Denise. 💗

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Karen Ingalls link
8/2/2021 14:34:14

Angels are with us all the time, but we do not always listen or pay any attention to them. I felt such love as I read about each encounter.

I LOVE that your wonderful book is being republished. Congratulations!

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Gwen M Plano
8/3/2021 14:34:12

Thank you so much, dear Karen. 💗

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Pat Garcia link
8/3/2021 10:11:07

Hi,
First congratulations on the republishing. That is something to be very thankful about.
As I read through your post, I could only smile. Isn't it amazing that God has His angels everywhere and they show up when we need them most.
Wishing you all the best and be blessed.
Shalom aleichem

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Gwen M Plano
8/3/2021 14:35:40

Thank you, dear Pat. I really needed this sweet visitation. It woke me up. Shalom, my friend.

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Pamela link
8/4/2021 05:52:32

I hadn't know about your memoir, Gwen. Glad you focused on it here in this post. I just downloaded it in my Kindle. Your story of the elderly woman who passed on a most important message - WOW. Yes, I believe in love and spiritual ones who help us along totally.

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Gwen M Plano
8/4/2021 14:15:25

Thank you so much, Pamela. Warmest best wishes. 💗

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