During no other season of the year, do all walks of life
come together to make life better and more beautiful for one another. For the past few months while hosting book
signings and sharing my books with families and communities, I have listened
and learned from people of all ages-their stories touched my heart
immensely.
There is one storyteller that
will move me along for years to come. I
met Joey in October while book signing at Fort George G. Meade, United States
Army installation located in Maryland.
Joey and I had a rather lengthy conversation about reading and writing
stories, and at the onset of our conversation I came to realize that Joey was a
very wise nine-year-old. Joey's mother
gave him permission to select one of my book titles for purchase; however, Joey
was persistent that he take two of my books with him that afternoon. I questioned Joey about his needing to take
two books home with him...his immediate response was spoken without hesitation. "Mrs. Orr, I'll need an extra book,
because someday I'll meet someone that will need a book like yours." Joey left that afternoon with two books
tucked under his arm, "Hearts Always Open," and "Memories With
The Heart." Thanks to meeting Joey,
I believe that I will have a smile in my heart for years to come.
Wishing you a bright and very Merry Christmas!
Most grateful,
Glenna (Reading Specialist & Director of The Kind Kids
Organization)