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It has been a year! Unfortunately, not for my writing. I've had some struggles keeping up with writing. I'm praying 2020 will be a lot better. </div>
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FUMBLED FAITH!! (My next book on the list for publishing.)</div>
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a feeble attempt to get breakfast, I tried my hand at some bacon and
eggs. Cooking had been one skill I lacked. Mom did most of the
cookery growing up while Grace took care of it once we moved in
together. Until now, I didnât realize how hard cooking was. There
must be a specific intergalactic alignment or moon phase that made
Grace whip up some exclusive meals in this kitchen over the years.
Cabinets rose like sky scrappers in all directions as I checked each
one for some sort of pan to fry my food. I briefly watched Grace some
mornings busying herself skillfully around the kitchen. I got a few
eggs and grabbed the large pack of bacon from the top shelf of the
fridge. Then, got to work. The package of bacon was sealed like it
was going out of style, so I grabbed a knife, cut it open, and cut my
finger too. Who knew that the chef knife set had been that sharp.
This little nib didnât stop me. After a few minutes of grumbling, I
wrapped my injured finger and went back to work. I lit the gas stove
and put the bigger frying pan on the burner. I dumped a bit of oil
when I missed, and a small amount landed on the floor. I made the
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seemed to be going well. Bacon was frying in a pan. The oil sizzled
in the smaller one as I grabbed the egg, only to find out that it
didnât need that much strength to crack it. Huge chunks of shells
fell into the eggs and I did my best to scoop them out. Shortly
after, I realized I didnât grab anything to flip the eggs, so I
rushed around the kitchen finding something to use when I hit the oil
on the floor and fell. All the air in my lungs came out in a whoosh
as I hit the floor. Laying in my pool of misery, I forced myself up,
grabbed the cooking utensil and struggled to flip the now overdone
egg. Thatâs when hell broke loose, and the bacon grease popped out
of the pan on to my arm. Winching in pain with each hit, I shuffled
the bacon around until it was a little too crispy. The bacon was
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-614383588976724795.post-8427005686429029782019-10-01T09:00:00.000-04:002019-09-20T13:19:10.857-04:00National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Title:</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Saying Goodbye Without Saying Hello</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u></u></span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Author:</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">RaeBeth McGee-Buda</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Genre:</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Non-Fiction</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Audience: </span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Adult</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Formats:</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Paperback, Kindle, and Nook</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Publisher: </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Self-Published; Amazon Digital Services, Inc.</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Cover By:</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Marcy Rachel Designs</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Editor:</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> Lee Ryder</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Pages:</span></b> <span style="color: #d5a6bd; font-weight: bold;">230</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">ISBN-10:</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">1492110884</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">ASIN:</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">B00FWTKRTI</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Date Published:</span><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">October 15, 2013</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #d5a6bd; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;">The journey of pregnancy brings hope, joy, and love for the expecting mother. The hope of giving birth to a new life. The joy of feeling this new life growing inside of her. The love that starts with a test that doesnât ever end. Dreams for the unborn child flood the new motherâs mind, as well as those around her. Each step of the pregnancy is a cherished moment. The anticipation of meeting her cherished baby builds from the very first month and ends after birth.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #d5a6bd; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;">This is the story of one mother and how a few words changed her life forever. How a piece of her faded when she heard these words: âThereâs no heartbeat.â When RaeBeth Buda laid in the hospital in labor, she and her husband heard those dreaded words.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #9959b8; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #d5a6bd; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: start;">What happens when all of those dreams are shattered in a momentâs notice? How does one cope with the loss of their child? This is the story of their journey and of the devastating grief of the loss of her daughter, Dakota Emily Buda.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15.84px;">âOkay, youâll need to strip from your waist down. Iâll need a sample of your urine here in this cup and put the rest in the plastic bin. Iâll be back in a few minutes to hook you up.â She instructed as she pointed to the small toilet in the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15.84px;">It was a good thing I had to go. I looked over at my mom and Greg as I said, âHope I can do this without peeing all over the place.â Of course, I tried to make both laughs and succeeded. As I pulled down my panties, I noticed a small amount of blood. My mom and Greg noticed too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15.84px;">âThe bloody show. Youâre definitely not going anywhere any time soon.â My mom said with a smile. âWeâre gonna have a baby!â She chanted excitedly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15.84px;">She grabbed the gel, put a good bit on my belly, and grabbed the Doppler. Once she spread out the gel, she started searching for Dakotaâs heartbeat. I couldnât wait to hear it. It was only a matter of seconds before Iâd hear it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15.84px;">âSometimes it takes time to find the heartbeat. The baby could be lying with her back towards yours, which makes it hard for the machine to pick it up. Iâm going to get an ultrasound machine. That will definitely pick it up.â The nurse said, as she placed the Doppler back and walked out of the room.</span></div>
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I just wanted to wish all a wonderful weekend and remember what we're celebrating. I am full of gratitude for the sacrifices that occurred many years ago because someone LOVED me. He loved me so much that He gave His life for me.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Gratitude is often thought of as a gift or a blessing. By choosing gratitude, we teach ourselves to see the blessing in all situations, which leads to a more thankful life.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This thirty-day challenge will take you on a journey, which will have you looking at different parts within life to find gratitude and give thanks. We will focus on the meaning of gratitude, seeing gratitude in difficult moments, ungratefulness, thankfulness, and even focus on saying thanks to friends and family who deserve recognition. When we choose gratitude, we teach our children to be more thankful and live a life with "eyes of gratitude." </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Join me on this journey to better your life with joy, happiness, and an attitude of gratitude.</span><br />
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If you enjoyed this preview, I'll be sharing more in my closed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575821112638050" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> and you're invited to join!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-614383588976724795.post-3537132375662276042019-01-06T12:21:00.000-05:002019-01-06T12:21:18.558-05:00Welcoming 2019...The year 2018 went rather slow for me since other issues took first place over my writing and life was full of surprises for my family. In the beginning of 2018, I was evicted from the home I lived in and had to move. Once settled in, my family and I took our first vacation to the beach. Toward the end of the year, God threw us another curve ball and we were informed that my husband's job would end in February 2019. So then, he went into search mode for another job and is currently still there. <br />
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In 2018, I only had one release. However, I plan so much more for 2019 and I pray God will see it through if it's His will. Below you will find a list of my hopes/plans for the following year. As we all know, this could change, but this is what I'm praying for when it comes to my writing. In addition to being a wife, mother, and writer... I am also volunteering at my children's homeschool group. So that is scheduled for three days of the week. I've designated Tuesday's and Thursdays for full writing days and will try to fit it in wherever I can during the remaining parts of the week. On the weekends, I'll be off since those days are dedicated to my children.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Twelve years old, Hope enters into a paradise she had heard of so many times in her life. While there, she meets the One who knows all and controls all. She meets some unexpected people while learning of her life's important purpose; to help her mother truly find the love of the Lord.</span><br />
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Christmas: a time thought to be full of love, joy, and celebration.</div>
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Lily lost her beloved second daughter years ago and was determined to spend every waking moment making memories with Hope and Jax. Christmas was no exception and a favored holiday. However, Lily's faith was shaken and left in pieces when tragedy struck; leaving Hope battered and in a coma. On Christmas Eve after a month of no improvement and Hope's health declining, doctor's suggest taking her off of life support. Lily was devastated and questioned everything she believed in life; including God.</div>
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Twelve years old, Hope enters into a paradise she had heard of so many times in her life. While there, she meets the One who knows all and controls all. She meets some unexpected people while learning of her life's important purpose; to help her mother truly find the love of the Lord.</div>
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Why would he love Lily so much but put her through so much heartache by taking another child away? Why would God give such an important task to such a young girl who had so much to learn about life? Would each of them learn to live with the differences set before them in life?</div>
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Things have been crazy here with writing. I'm in the process of writing FOUR books at one time. </div>
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But I am happy to announce that one of these books will be in your hands OR on your Kindle very soon. </div>
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I've been working on a novella for you and it'll be available on DECEMBER 1ST!!!</div>
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Keep reading to find out more about this emotional read coming your way.....</div>
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Lily lost her beloved second daughter years ago and was determined to spend every waking moment making memories with Hope and Jax. Christmas was no exception and a favored holiday. However, Lily's faith was shaken and left in pieces when tragedy struck; leaving Hope battered and in a coma. On Christmas Eve after a month of no improvement and Hope's health declining, doctor's suggest taking her off of life support. Lily was devastated and questioned everything she believed in life; including God.</div>
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Twelve years old, Hope enters into a paradise she had heard of so many times in her life. While there, she meets the One who knows all and controls all. She meets some unexpected people while learning of her life's important purpose; to help her mother truly find the love of the Lord.</div>
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Why would he love Lily so much but put her through so much heartache by taking another child away? Why would God give such an important task to such a young girl who had so much to learn about life? Would each of them learn to live with the differences set before them in life?</div>
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I'm super excited about this one. </div>
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It's a Contemporary Christian read that is packed with emotion!!</div>
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October is a great month. </div>
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Leaves change as Fall arrives.</div>
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Wave of Light- October 15th. </div>
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This month I remember my angel daughter, Dakota. On May 27, 2013 </div>
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Saying Goodbye Without Saying Hello is...</div>
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The journey of pregnancy brings hope, joy, and love for the expecting mother. The hope of giving birth to a new life. The joy of feeling this new life growing inside of her. The love that starts with a test that doesnât ever end. Dreams for the unborn child flood the new motherâs mind, as well as those around her. Each step of the pregnancy is a cherished moment.</div>
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The anticipation of meeting her cherished baby builds from the very first month and ends after birth.<br />
This is the story of one mother and how a few words changed her life forever. How a piece of her faded when she heard these words: âThereâs no heartbeat.â</div>
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When RaeBeth Buda laid in the hospital in labor, she and her husband heard those dreaded words.</div>
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What happens when all of those dreams are shattered in a momentâs notice? How does one cope with the loss of their child? This is the story of their journey and of the devastating grief of the loss of her daughter, Dakota Emily Buda.</div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I and several other authors have come together to offer you this anthology full of stories dedicated to breast cancer. In addition, all proceeds from this book are donated to cancer research. Check out more details below.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">Grab your copy today on <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Pink-Breast-Cancer-Anthology-Book-ebook/dp/B07FK8DHWV/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. </span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-614383588976724795.post-70057341379641524272018-08-29T13:51:00.002-04:002018-08-29T13:51:34.743-04:00Wrapping up the Summer<div style="text-align: center;">
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Wow, it has been such a long time. I promise I haven't given up. After my health issues, my family and I took our first family vacation to Myrtle Beach, which was exactly what we needed. So after taking the summer off, I'm back going in full swing. As of today, I am working on a new and updated writing schedule that INCLUDES release dates. Once these are set in stone, I'll make several announcements. </div>
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As usual, if you want to look behind the scenes, feel free to join me in my private group on Facebook! </div>
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It's great to be back and I hope ya'll are ready for some readin'!</div>
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Have a wonderful day and I pray everyone has a safe/blessed school year!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-614383588976724795.post-88231400465307095402018-06-10T12:51:00.001-04:002018-06-10T12:51:21.012-04:00June Updates<div style="text-align: center;">
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week. Please keep me in your prayers as this has been a painful journey with no way to control</div>
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As soon as I get myself back on track, I'll return to the video's and sharing a small bit of content.</div>
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Sincerely,</div>
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RaeBeth</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-614383588976724795.post-76752209178591870242018-05-10T13:09:00.002-04:002018-05-10T13:09:42.282-04:00Lovely Tidbits and WhatnotSo 2018 hasn't been to kind to me in regards to my books and writing.<br />
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I've had a trying year. An unexpected move. Death of a distant friend (close at one time), my daughter's 5th birthday in Heaven, and my grandfather's 1st anniversary in Heaven. Now that things have settled here I am able work on getting things caught up and another book from my list published.<br />
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Well, at this time I am diving back into the plotting/writing of Fumbled Faith. Due to a recent poll on my Facebook page, readers picked this book as my next release. Yay!! Starting today, I'll be doing a read-through to refresh myself of the details already written and then continuing the plot/writing of the book. As I get closer to the final draft, I'll announce the publication date. Until then, keep checking back for sneak previews of the book and any other tidbits I may share.<br />
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If you're one for giveaways and exclusive content while showing your support for small authors like myself, feel free to join my closed group on Facebook.<br />
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Question for the readers in the world, what is the ONE thing you look for in an author that pulls you in and keeps you going back for more from the said author?<br />
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Question for Authors: How is it that you make sure you're reaching the right audience?<br />
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Let's celebrate today with a COVER REVEAL.</div>
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Strong-minded and independent, Colonia had life in order. A
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learned Tyler had a dark, hidden side. The side of him that made her second
guess everything; including herself. His manipulation, lies, and deceit made
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Stay up to date and get all the news about this upcoming novel on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raebethbudabuda/" target="_blank">RaeBeth's Facebook</a>. </div>
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before. Life had changed so much in five years. The world we once knew was all
but gone. It didnât take long for everything to fall apart after the last
nuclear war took place, which was the start of the most devastating, deadly
disasters known to mankind. The war between several countries within Asia had
marked the beginning. I donât know whose bright idea it was to drop a medium-range
missile into the mix. The entire North Korean country wiped itself out, leaving
the rest of the world to deal with their mess. They described this war as the <i>Holy
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get involved this round. I believe that was because they were using the natural
disasters as a cover for what they were planning to do to their own people. The
bomb was detonated slightly above ground within the southern parts of Asia. The
heat and extreme light scorched everything. As it had been said on the news, the
air was all but sucked up leaving the area extremely dry, which caused the fires.
The missile had the range of about six hundred miles. Japan and surrounding
countries reported the first-hand damage and feeling the shock wave. It leveled
buildings and homes. Cars were thrown like paper in the wind. Millions of
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earthquakes. The biggest came in at a 9.2 on the scale off the coast of South
Korea. In response to this massive earthquake, it triggered a tsunami and
released underwater landslides, which wiped out Japan. North America and
British Columbia were hit by a tsunami and earthquakes were triggered along the
fault lines of the west coast of our country. The West coast of the United
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United States took action against the destruction. Natural disasters struck one
right after another. The government pushed through martial law and created an entirely
new world for Americans. The bad part of all of this was that I had been forced
to be someone I wasnât for survival. My name is Chase Hamilton. I am a Navy Seal
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I had so much fun with last week's vlog answering questions, I've decided to continue this week and answer a few more.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-614383588976724795.post-32292904951683639472018-03-02T06:00:00.000-05:002018-03-10T10:52:02.861-05:00Sneak Peek Friday: Fumbled Faith<div style="text-align: center;">
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This week I am spotlighting Fumbled Faith, a Christian contemporary romance novel that is emotional and full of ups/downs!!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">The sun shined brightly even though the wind was unpleasant at first. The cold didnât bother me much anymore with all the time Iâve spent outside in it. Laughter came from a small family walking down the other side of the street, while city officials hung Valentine hearts on the lamp posts, preparing for the upcoming holiday. The city around me was offensively bright and cheerful. It showed me that the world had no problem moving on and they</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">âd continue without my precious daughter and wife. I wanted to yell and scream that it wasnât right, and they canât forget them. Everything should have been gray and foggy as my emotions, it should have been emotionless and silent. However, even the birds happily sat in the snow-covered trees singing out their songs of joy while the squirrels cared for their babies. I walked through the streets as if I were a silhouette of nothingness, wishing I was the one in the grave. My insides felt mangled and tired from the past three days of a constant nightmare I wished I could have been awakened from. Now, Grace and Lexi were gone, and their lights had been extinguished forever in this world but would remain burning brightly within my heart.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-614383588976724795.post-26261812991709154342018-03-01T07:00:00.000-05:002018-03-01T07:00:17.299-05:00Self Harm Awareness Month<div style="text-align: center;">
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Who's excited that we are one month closer to <i>SPRING</i>!!!</div>
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Oh my gosh, I can't wait for spring to grace us so I can get my deep clean done in the apartment and start spending some time outside. </div>
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This episode is more on a personal level so readers can learn more about me as a person and what makes my world go around. Take a look.</div>
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Welcome to the last Friday in February.</div>
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He looked into my eyes for a moment, studying my face. I couldn't help to notice how mysterious his eyes were up close. They looked as if they held secrets only he knew and only those who were privileged enough would know. He gently took my chin, guiding me to look up at him with his expression serious, "in answer to your question...yes, you do have something on your face." he finished.</div>
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To my surprise, he leaned down and kissed the beads of water from my cheeks, left by the mist of the waterfall, and smiled. Pushing my frizzy hair aside, he gently kissed me. The water sprayed down on us as our lips danced, each of us tasting the cold drops. Instead of retracting from the force of the moment, it brought us to new heights. Tyler pushed his lips in more firmly and the waves of passion that ran through me were invigorating, making my head swim as I pulled back to take in his handsome face. He leaned in closer, our foreheads connecting. Dear God, I couldn't defend against him. He brushed his lips against mine, teasingly. I want to pull away before I lose control of the emotional wall I built over the past year.</div>
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My sanity has evaded and turned against me; opening up to his touch, kiss, and closeness. "Colonia," he whispers, prolonging each syllable as if to savor them. My heart flutters as I find myself smiling. I never thought it'd feel this wonderful to have someone say my name. As if I had no control, I leaned in for another kiss. As we kissed, the world around us fell away, making me forget where we were. It was slow and soft, comforting in ways that I never imagined. He had rested below my ear, his thumb caressing my cheek as our breaths mingled.</div>
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I ran my fingers down his muscular, wet back, pulling him closer until there was absolutely no space left between us. I could feel his heart beating against my chest.</div>
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I jerked awake in a panic to see what time it was. I didn't want to sleep in too much since Tyler was here. We only had the day left with each other before he had to pack up and head back to base. I wanted to spend as much time as possible with him, especially since I didn't know if he'd come back. That was what worried me. This man was perfect, but was I enough to keep him coming back?</div>
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I stepped out of the shower to the aroma of coffee wading through the air; followed by the smell of something delicious. My stomach gurgled in response. Once I was completely ready for the day, I joined Tyler downstairs. He was dressed in only his pajama pants and no shirt; which brought my attention to his muscular back.</div>
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"Good morning," I said, taking a deep breath. "Something smells good," I finished as I sat at the table.</div>
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"Good morning and I'm making you breakfast. I hope you like omelets." he turned to face me, "Oh, that cup is for you." he said, bringing my attention to the cup of coffee on the counter.</div>
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"You didn't have to do all of this," I said, my heart filled with appreciation.</div>
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"No biggie. Just thought you'd enjoy some of my grandmother's special omelets. Let me know what you think." he said, putting a plate in front of me.</div>
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It was huge and stuffed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and cheese. It smelled just as it tasted; delicious. "Hmmm," I said, showing him my liking to his breakfast.</div>
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"What's so special about them? Not to be mean, but you've made them exactly how I like them. The cheese isn't overbearing and I love the perfect taste of onions and peppers."</div>
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"See... if I told ya... I'd have to kill ya." he joked and then winked.</div>
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I rolled my eyes, "Whatever!" I said, popping a huge bite of food into my mouth.</div>
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"That's real ladylike... must make the guys come running."</div>
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I unsuccessfully tried to stick my tongue out at him. He burst out in laughter and sat down next to me to eat his breakfast. The laughing came out of nowhere and I could see by the look in Tyler's russet brown eyes. I folded my arms, eyebrows arched, waiting. Within moments, Tyler's laugh exploded like an opening of a water valve. I tried to keep a straight face, pushed my loose bangs behind my ear, and stood up to get more coffee.</div>
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"What...I'm not allowed to have more coffee?" I sarcastically asked, pouring myself another cup.</div>
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"Nope." He laughed, getting up and coming over to me.</div>
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Suddenly, I found myself laughing with him as he tickled my sides. I waved my hands in the air as in a surrender. I tried to catch my breath and snorted in the process. Staring at him wide-eyed, shocked that I actually snorted, he started laughing. I tickled him back when I had a clear shot. With each surge of laughter, it released some of the tension I had hanging over me. It felt good to be filled with pure joy as we laughed. As soon as I was able to, I broke free and ran to the other room with him following close behind.</div>
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I tried to run from him by going around the coffee table, but I stubbed my toe instead and fell down on the couch. Rubbing my foot, I said, "Truce!"</div>
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I got in touch with my crafty side and created a gift for my husband. It's by far my favorite. I used the lyrics of our wedding song and printed a few of them out. I cut small pieces of the lyrics out. I used one sheet of the lyrics and cut them into the shape of a tree with branches. Using yarn, I tied two 3-D hearts to one of the branches where the hearts looked as if they are swinging from the branch. Below you'll find the picture of this precious gift that I love so much. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-614383588976724795.post-74470126414101767302018-02-09T05:00:00.000-05:002018-02-09T05:00:44.658-05:00Sneak Peek Friday: #loveyoumore<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Love...</b></div>
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the one for us to share life with as we get older. Once we find that one, it's pure bliss being with that person who understands us more than anyone and would go to whatever lengths for us. </div>
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But what happens when that love was temporary? That's what Colonia asks herself in #loveyoumore. </div>
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But before I get into that, why not enjoy a piece of her happiness?</div>
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"I wanted to talk to you about something," his tone was completely serious.</div>
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I took a deep breath, "Okay. What's goin' on?"</div>
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"I'm a few week away from my four-year enlistment date in the Marines. I'm not reenlisting."</div>
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I was caught off guard. From all the conversations we've had over the past several months, I knew that being a Marine was more than just a way of life for him. It's who he was. It meant so much to him to be serving his country and the pride that generated from him when he talked about it, was impossible to miss. "Why? I thought you loved what you do?" I asked, confused.</div>
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"Well, I do but I love you more. I wanna spend the rest of my life with you. How does that sound?"</div>
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I widened my eyes while he stared at me; as if I'd just produced a snake out of my pocket, waiting for me to respond. I could imagine the thoughts going through his mind, desperately trying to make sense of my facial expressions as I processed what he just said. His smile slowly faded while his mouth remained as an aberrant bleak line along with the stubbles of hair starting to appear along his jawline.</div>
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When I spoke, my voice was shaky, "I'm not sure what to say." My voice trailed slowly like my words were unwilling to take flight.</div>
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"Well, letting me know if you wanna be with me would be a great place to start."</div>
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Instantly, I felt bad for allowing him to hang in limbo, but this wasn't something I had expected, nor thought about. He was an amazing guy; too perfect. However, I didn't expect those daydreams I've had to become reality so soon. Without any more delay, "Yes, I think I would be able to handle that," I blurted out.</div>
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"Good," he said, fidgeting with his cell phone. As my phone dinged, he added, "listen to that song I forwarded to you. It says it all."</div>
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"Now?" I asked confused. Never had someone ever expressed their feelings to me through music, something else added to the list of awesome when it came to this man.</div>
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"Yeah. Now."</div>
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I pulled my cell up in front of me and tapped the notification that showed Tyler's message. My phone opened my music app. It didn't take me long to recognize the song. It had been the same one that Tyler had playing in the car the last time he was here. "This song." I smiled, taking in the lyrics.</div>
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"I want you to be with me, Colonia. Life without you doesn't make sense. Now, I'm not sure if you heard me or what..." he moved closer, taking my hand, "but I'm madly in love with you. I've never been very good at expressing my feelings so bare with me." He ran his hands over his pant legs as he took another deep breath. "It's crazy. Whenever I try to tell you how I feel, my throat tightens, blocking me from saying anything. I always know what to say and it takes a lot to get me stopped up on what I want to say."</div>
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"I think you're doing a great job at it," I said, trying to boost his confidence.</div>
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He glanced up at me and smiled, "It doesn't take much for me to be able to read people like they're an open book. You are the only one that I have a hard time understanding. I love that and it's one of the qualities you have that drew me to you. I love how you play with your hair and bite your lip when you're nervous."</div>
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My heart felt as if it were going to leap out of my chest, as tears threatened to escape from my eyes. I intertwined my hands and played with the back of a ring my mother had given me when I turned sixteen to help with the overflow of feelings that were coursing throughout my body.</div>
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"...you're like a breath of fresh air, constantly refreshing and invigorating. Every moment with you is a surprise to me and that's intriguing because I don't like stories where I can guess what's going to happen next. I love your clumsy, anxious self and I find it sexy..."</div>
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At that moment he had me by the reference to a book. I leaned in closer as my heart melted with his touching words.</div>
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"...I love how you have chosen your own path in life and you know exactly what you want outta the life you've been given. You're strong, full of positive energy that pulls others to you, yet you're exceptionally perceptive and compassionate to all you encounter. You are the most overwhelmingly spirited person I have ever met in my life. Laughter is something I can always find when I'm around you and I'd be crazy not to as you to take a chance on me."</div>
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