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Monday, May 13, 2019 by Leona Choy

As an author, publisher and writing coach, books are constantly on my mind. Last night I finished editing a manuscript which will soon become a book, a memoir. The writer will “hold her life in her hands” in print. She wrote an important legacy which her grown children, grandchildren, great-grands and onward will cherish. Several more such life-stories are waiting their turn in the wings for my help in editing so the dreams of other writers can be fulfilled.

I look at my life too as a book with chapters. Since I've written many life-chapters already, I look back now that I'm living my summit chapter and feel as if I were a different person in each of those chapters. In a sense, as I matured I assumed various roles in the individual chapters (seasons) of my life. I'm still the same protagonist, the unchanging leading character throughout my non-fiction life-book. But without question, I'm satisfied to acknowledge God as the Author.

We’re always told not to read the last chapter of a book to see how it turned out; let's keep up the suspense and wait to be surprised. The Mother of Jesus was unique, however, because God gave her a prophetic peek through old Simeon at the Presentation of baby Jesus in the temple. He revealed one of the later chapters of her life that would pierce her heart. I'm not privy to such a revelation; perhaps it is best that all of us are spared that glimpse. Either we would be too eager to reach the happy ending of our life-story—or drag our feet, if we knew in advance about some trauma or trial that is to come.

I”m a bookworm too; I inhale books, so to speak. As a writer, I think in chapters. I love to read all kinds of books, especially biographies and dramatic New York Times bestsellers, if they are clean. If I have any addiction, it is that I overindulge when I read an exciting book—once started, I gorge myself. I'm intemperate; I swallow the book whole, gobble it up almost at one sitting, if it's a real page-turner. I feel compelled to read it straight through to the finish. Let the world go by; nothing else will get done. And I always want another good book ready to caboose on this one, when I finish the last page of the current one.

Our lives are like the chapters in a biography. In the first few pages we have the front matter, the copyright page—the “birth certificate”—then the foretaste that launches our story—the Acknowledgments, Foreword, Introduction, maybe a Preface. God has determined the venue for our lives, chosen our DNA and the circumstances where our life-drama will take place under His providence. He chose the plot and the characters who will interact with us in life but allowed ample choice through our free will. It’s bound to be a real page-turner!

Each of my life-chapters is separate and chronologically progressive. No single chapter is the whole book; the plot and subplots keep unfolding, so I shouldn't get bent out of shape at how things seem to be turning out in a particular chapter. God is at work developing the whole exciting adventure story of my life. I shouldn't despair half way through. I must hang in there—everything will work out, if I belong to Him. The kids, whose diapers I changed in one chapter, will walk down the aisle in cap and gown and later in wedding apparel. The stuff I worry about which I don’t think I can possibly live through, may not even be there when I'm living in the next chapter.

God is good, so I can anticipate a generous basket full of serendipity times and events and adventures that will contribute to the fulfilling of God's purposes for my life. And a ton of ordinary days and seeming non-events. I'll find out that the trivials and humdrum routines are the building blocks to develop holiness. The Mother of Jesus and his foster father Joseph surely must have experienced many joyful but ordinary, mundane, homespun times with Jesus as He was growing up. Not everything they said and did would have been quotable, earth-shaking, and worthy of holy writ, otherwise the gospels would have included those in Jesus' biography.

Since my life is made up of so many commonplace daily doings, I'm determined to enjoy each chapter as the pages turn and treasure the beloved characters who are living it with me. In my life-book some characters will come and others will go. I must keep offering to God all things joyful and painful and accept His well-plotted plan for my life-story. It's a given that I should live fully in the present chapter until God provides a segue and starts to write the first line of the next chapter.

There are times in my life when I thought surely I reached the last chapter, and God must be getting ready to close my book. I can't second-guess God! When I approached my eightieth year, I thought I'd written the final chapter in my literally about-to-be-published autobiography. What more could God possibly plan for me to experience in life? What further ways to serve Him during what people regard as our declining years?

That was 14 years ago! Little did I know that not one but several more incredible life-chapters (and a dozen plus books) were still ahead. Instead of being finished, I was on the verge of more paradigm changes in my life.

I'm always eager for God’s breathtaking, fantastic surprises in each next chapter! Aren't you? Ultimately, after God concludes His last chapter of my earthly life-story, I look forward to an ample Epilogue, a fitting climax—Eternity in the Presence of the Blessed Trinity!

As they say, “The best is yet to come!”

So let's celebrate each chapter as a loving gift from God!

 

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Melessa Russin From Stephens City, VA At 5/15/2019 1:03:07 PM

So true, so true, Leona. And some of us have chapters we would want to leave out. However, they make us who we are today, thanks to the patience of God. He is always there. God bless you for sharing your true gift from God with all of us!

Reply by: Leona Choy

Yes, all of our chapters are God-ordained, just as the dark threads of a beautiful weaving are needed along with the bright ones. We appreciate them all in the lives of our friends.

Jennifer Phillips From NJ At 5/15/2019 11:02:49 AM

Dear Leona, I just wrote but it should be deleted. I didn’t realize the character count. I loved this entire prose! So relatable! You are such an inspiration and even though I’ve fallen down on my own writing, I believe there is still hope! Thank you for your wisdom, insights and beautiful words!

Reply by: Leona Choy

Yes, definitely still hope that you will write your remarkable story for a witness, even if it is just an article length for an online magazine. I could recommend some markets.

Jennifer From NJ At 5/15/2019 11:00:18 AM

Dear Leona, I just loved this entire prose! I too inhale a book and I just spent the last 2 days reading one that I so enjoyed! Like you, I like to have another one in mind ready to go when I finish the previous book. There are times, though, that I must savor the story I just read. Such as, The Wa

Reply by: Leona Choy

Jen, your comment was truncated again...please email me to tell me what you are reading and I will recommend what I have just "inhaled." (We are nearing twin birthday time again...gosh, again!

Madeline Trotman From Charlottesville VA At 5/14/2019 4:34:06 AM

Many friends encourage me to write His miracles and blessings in my life...to help others in a life of faith. I don’t want to include a chronological type of story, but tell of the incredible acts of God in my life. Does that work?

Reply by: Leona Choy

Yes, it works well. A Memoir is not an autobio but can be a slice of your life around a certain theme.I will email you more about it. Don't hesitate if the Lord is nudging you. Go with His flow.

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END OF THE STORY
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TENT DWELLING
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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE
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HANDS ON THE PLOW
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A NEW HAPPY DANCE
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SOCIAL DISTANCING
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THE MYSTERIOUS "SELAH" WORD
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MY CLAP OFFERING
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ONE DOLLAR DAFFODIL
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APPLE OF HIS EYE
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SEASONAL SAG
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THE MYSTERY OF TIME
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SURGERY ENCORE
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WHO IS SHAKING MY TREE?
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WHO IS THE BOSS OF ME?
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LORD, MOVE MY MOUNTAIN!
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10/13/2019

ANOTHER WAITING ROOM
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DON'T BE SHEEPISH
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THE VALUE OF SELF-TALK
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LASER PRAYER
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THANKS FOR THE MEMORY
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STRAW & THE CAMEL'S BACK
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BECOMING MORE "FRUITY"
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CREATIVE ENCOUNTERS
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PITCHING IT RIGHT
Leona Choy
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“WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GROW UP?”
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MOUNTAINS AND MOLEHILLS
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CHEERLEADING
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HANDS ON THE PLOW
Leona Choy
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5/17/2019

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Leona Choy
5/4/2019

HO-HUM FAITH
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4/18/2019

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4/7/2019

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Leona Choy
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PURSUING WISDOM
Leona Choy
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A THORNY MATTER
Leona Choy
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A SOMEWHAT GRUMPY CHAT WITH GOD
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A FISH STORY
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LET'S EAT NOODLES TOGETHER!
Leona Choy
1/21/2019

SATISFIED--A SECRET TO SHARE
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STILL RUNNING
Leona Choy
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RESISTANCE TO ASSISTANCE
Leona Choy
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CHALLENGE OF THE FOURTH QUARTER
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KEEPING A TRADITION
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PUBLISHING FUND PROGRESS
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"GOING STEADY" WITH MY "SUGAR CANE"
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A SHOUT-OUT FOR A NEW BUTTERFLY
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THANKSGIVING IN OCTOBER
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REPEAT OFFENDERS
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SHINING WHEN YOUR BATTERY IS LOW
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9/21/2018

I DESERVE IT...DESERVE IT NOT....
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9/13/2018

WHAT'S IN A NAME?
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9/10/2018

WAITING FOR GOD'S DUE TIME
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9/3/2018

STONES AND COVERUPS AND HOLY EARS
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8/31/2018

IT'S ALL ABOUT SHOES
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8/29/2018

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS MY CELL TOWER
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8/27/2018

REJUVENATION GOD'S WAY
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8/13/2018

TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
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8/8/2018

WHEN'S A GOOD TIME TO "EXULT"?
Leona Choy
7/30/2018

Survey For the Calendar-Challenged
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Destiny Decisions
Leona Choy
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BEDROOM SLIPPERS OR HIKING BOOTS?
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Hurrah for the Prepper Bridesmaids!
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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS?
Leona Choy
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BARNACLES
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