The Giving Basket

 

 

I recently entered a drawing on author Connie Stevens’ blog and won! When I received a beautiful gift basket – compliments of Connie – last week in the mail, it was a bit like Christmas as I unpacked the box in my little country kitchen. 

The basket was stuffed with wonderful goodies, including five of Connie’s books! Unfortunately, I barely had time to unpack it before packing my bags for the annual Write for His Glory conference in Hesperus, CO. With regret, I set the books and other lovely items aside for a few days. 

Now, in the afterglow of a wonderful conference, I’ll enjoy some of Connie’s thoughtful gifts. Perhaps a cup of Vanilla Chai as I review conference handouts and my new writing goals. Or a bit of chocolate along with a mug of International Café’s coffee while I enter my prayer list in the neat journal she sent. This evening, I just might settle with a cup of hot chocolate – she also included packs of Ghirardelli’s hot cocoa mix – and read Connie’s Revealing Fire, a finalist for ACFW’s Carol award.

Whatever the activity, you can be sure Connie Stevens won’t be far from my thoughts, as the gifts she sent will enrich many an evening evening during the upcoming winter months. I truly appreciate the beautiful gift and hope to meet her some day! If you’d like to know more about this great author, you can visit her website at:   conniestevenswrites.com