I have heard of unspoken prayer requests before, but this may be the first unspoken praise.  I offer an unspoken praise up to the Lord today.  He knows why. :-)

Late with my show and tell, but I'm so proud and grateful!  Look right over there======>.  See the changing book covers?  So cool!  Courtesy of SuzyScribbles and her ds3.  Thanks, guys!  It looks great. <3

And if you want to know how big you'll save on both of my books, well, you'll just have to click on the graphic.  :-)  I promise you won't find a better deal on new copies of both of my books, Across the Wide River and The Light Across the River.

Please join Mary aka Canadagirl for more great Shows and Tells!  The link is at the lower right of this page.

It's been a busy time, but I want to take a moment to post a link.  I just read two books by Mitali Perkins, a Christian author.  They're called First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover and First Daughter: White House Rules.  Sameera, an orphan from Pakistan, was adopted at age three by the now (fictional) Republican nominee for president and his politically active wife.  Sameera, called Sparrow by her closest friends, blogs about her experiences.  You will learn a lot about presidential campaigns and you'll cheer for Sparrow as she remains true to herself and her heritage.  You can watch a book trailer, too, but here's the best part.  Mitali Perkins is maintaining Sparrow's blog, and Sparrow gives you the low-down on the candidates' children and family.  So cool!  Here's the link: 

http://www.sparrowblog.com/

There's actually a third Mitali Perkins book I read.  Don't miss Rickshaw Girl.  It's a chapter book that will keep you reading.  I finished it in one sitting.  It is simply a lovely book about a girl who wants so much to help her impoverished family that she tries to break the gender rules that govern earning money in her country. 

Thanks to SoCalVal for hosting Web Link Wednesday.  Join here here for more:

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/socalval/Weblink%2BWednesday/  

The Rankin family had to make many sacrifices to aid fugitive slaves.  Yesterday my Bible study included the verse, "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart."   When I look at this photo, I think of all the times the family viewed this heart-lifting vista. 

Sometimes I wish I lived a lot closer to Ripley.  That's when I look at my photos.  Here are the steps that lead up the hill to the house.  Look at the cloud shadows on the river, too.  Kentucky is so close you can reach out and touch it.  It's no wonder the slaves tried to escape when freedom was just across the river.

I have an unspoken prayer request today.  If you have one, know that I am praying for you. 

Meanwhile, have some African daisies from my garden.  They make me feel better, and I hope you will be refreshed, too.