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Having known Marlayne Grion for several
years, I read her first book “The Victor,” and heard about her last book “In
Plain Sight.” But the book I’ve asked her to share with you spoke to my heart
as I know it will yours because this book is about gifting people a wish they
may have never spoken about, but need, or sad to say – a wish was denied them.
I must admit that when Marlayne read a few of these short stories to us, her
loving fans, friends and family several years ago, I told her that these
stories were going to be a great book! And they are! Although some measure
greatness by numbers sold, or lives changed, I’ve measured the heart of this
author which is found within the pages of ‘Make a Wish’ and count myself
fortunate to have this talented, caring woman as a tried and true friend! I
know you will feel the same way I did when I heard what you’re about to read,
so grab a cup of tea or coffee and snuggle up because I believe that what
you’re about to experience was wrought by God!
“Make a
Wish”
Make a Wish had a very innocent
beginning. Henry and I had become good friends ever since his wife, Vicki,
reviewed my book, “The Victor,” on her blog. He’s been a quadriplegic since the
age of 14, and was in his early 50s when I wrote his “wish fulfillment” story.
He was really down in the dumps. He had been stood up for a fishing trip and
because of his condition he is subject to the schedules and whims of others. He
wouldn’t get out of bed and wouldn’t do anything for weeks and his wife, Vicki,
had given up trying to coax him.
I had already spoken with Henry
several times before this so I was distressed when I heard how low he was
feeling. But what could I do? I lived on the west coast and he lived on the
east coast. How could I possibly cheer him up? Then a light bulb went on over
my head and I thought, I can write him a
story…and that’s exactly what I did. I wrote “A Gift for Henry” in about
one hour, and then emailed it to them that night. The first thing the next
morning I checked my email to see what the response was. Well…it was amazing!
Vicki told me that they had wept for 20 minutes after reading it. That it had
truly been inspired of God because the details I put in that were perfect for
Henry. Such as the smell of orange blossoms being his favorite, how he was
always trying to wiggle his toes to see if they had started working and that
all he wants to do when he gets to heaven is to run, run, run for the Lord.
After that they asked me to
write wish fulfillment stories for friends of theirs, so I wrote “Three Wishes”
and “Butterfly Kisses.” The news of these stories spread and pretty soon, I had
compiled thirty-five short stories that I had written as gifts for people and
the reaction from most of the recipients were the same. Just about everyone
told me they had cried their eyes out or loved the story so much they continued
with the plot into their own book length format.
All of these stories were
written as gifts for others either because I was inspired to do so or because
they were requested. Some are deeply emotional, heartfelt and inspirational
while others are just fun.
Each story is preceded by a
brief paragraph which gives a little bio on the person for whom it was written
and why. Each person appears in their own story as “The Star.”
Last year, my husband and I
learned about Henry’s latest and potentially very serious physical challenges,
and we decided to change our anniversary plans from our local Napa ,
CA and head to Florida Lakeland , Florida
In addition to Henry; I also got
to meet several other very good friends for whom I have written "Wish
Fulfillment" stories for who also came to the book signing. Sandra Stiles,
a fellow author and school teacher in Sarasota
To
give you an idea of the reactions I’ve gotten from most of the recipients, here
are some of their comments:
“I was totally
blown away when I read my wish story! It touched me so much tears of joy flowed
down my cheeks. It was more than what I expected. You will be amazed at the
inspirational God-given messages through the writings of this awesome author.
(Message received from my wish -- TRUST THE SON!)” – Martha Ray Winders (Something New Under the Son)
“Tears began streaming down my cheeks from
the very moment I began reading my wish story! This author has been blessed
with a gift that could only come from God Himself, and I was truly blessed by
her God-given talent!” – Gail Watts
(Waterfall Blessings)
“When I read my story, it brought tears to my
eyes. It was as if Marlayne had peered into my mind. The Holy Spirit had to have revealed my thoughts to her,
for her to have that much insight into my life, because we have never met. This
short story has deeply moved me to continue my work. I guess you never really
know how you have affected people you briefly encounter, until you read
something like this.” – Jeremy
Baldwin (Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda)
“I have read many things in my life that
have touched my heart, but nothing like what Marlayne has written. I keep my
wish fulfillment story by my bed with my daily devotional and my Bible. Every night when I read it, tears flow. This is such a blessing.” – Ronnie Jackson (Appointment with Destiny)
“Marlayne: All I can do is cry.....it is the most beautiful story;
more than I could have imagined, though the stories I had read on your site
were so inspiring I knew that the people you had written them for must have
been thrilled. I just had let you know that I am bawling my eyes out. What a
wonderful gift you have given to me, to Emma, to the family, and most of all to
the Lord for as you have given to us, you have given to Him. Thank you! Thank
you! Thank you!” - Susan Smoots (“A
Force to be Reckoned With)
If you’d like your own
story email TheVictorbook@sbcglobal.net and add… “Make a Wish!”
For a one of a kind gift/book choosing “Make a Wish”
will let the person reading it know you cared enough to wish that all their
dreams really do come true!
For your personally autographed copy,
email Marlayne at TheVictorbook@sbcglobal.net
To order from Amazon click on:
http://www.amazon.com/Make-Wish-Stories-Written-People/dp/145643733X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347067846&sr=1-3&keywords=marlayne+giron
