Simply Soul Searching
HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
FROM MY HEART
Dear Reader Friends,
You may already know that I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. I am so grateful to be thriving now, nearly ten years later!
But I am also grateful that during those difficult days, I felt God’s presence so deeply, especially in my contemplations and in the caring friendships of others. And I felt this “nudge” that I was to write a memoir about God’s love in trying times, God’s love for everyone in all times. This project has been in the works since that time. I am so pleased to finally have it published! Here is the brief summary I wrote for the back cover:
On a lovely August morning, Karen begins her daily contemplative walk with her usual question:
“God, what would you have me know today?“
When she actually hears an astonishing, audible reply, Karen wonders what these words might mean. She will soon learn that this moment marks the beginning of her unforgettable journey through challenging trials and into deepening faith.
In this memoir, Karen shares the incredible ways she sensed God’s presence in a time of illness, fear, and heartache, as well as—thanks to contemplations and companions along the way—great peace, joy, hope, and love.
Karen’s hope is that this book, originally intended to serve as a gift of gratitude and comfort for her family and friends, might also be a source of encouragement, inspiration, strength, and peace for any who are going through cancer or other trying times.
With a first-time author’s budget, I chose to self-publish the book through Amazon. I truly know that professional editors would have made my book more polished. But I have written every word from my heart, and my hope is that my words may bless those who read them.
If you would like a copy of What Would You Have Me Know? Contemplation and Companionship in a Time of Cancer, the paperback book is available on Amazon for $15, and the Kindle version is $9.99. Thank you!
Simply Soul Searching 
CONGRATULATIONS 🎈🎉 on your first published book, Linda!!! I’ve already ordered it and look forward to reading it and hearing what Abba Father told you! I love your daily question! 💞
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much, Julie! Yes, that question truly has opened my heart. I’m so grateful for your encouragement! (I’m Karen, not Linda 🤗) Thank you again.
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(Oops! Memory fail as I was typing, sorry Karen!! 🤭)
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Oh, I understand completely! 😉
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Congratulations on your book!!! Wishing you blessings!!! Your story will help many people and that is a wonderful thing!
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Thank you so much, dear Linda! I hope so. ❤️
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My copy of your book was delivered yesterday! You have been a treasure to me since I read about you in Living Lutheran a few years ago. I had uterine cancer 18 years ago! You have been an inspiration to me in so many ways. I look forward to immersing myself in your words of comfort and healing. I am here in Wisconsin but you feel that we are close in heart. Blessings to you! Sandy K.
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😭♥️ oh my goodness, Sandy. Thank you so much for this message; you have been a gift in my life over the years, too. I have sensed that we are kindred spirits, and now that I know of your cancer experience, I am certain we are! 🤗
I hope that the book does uplift and assure you of God’s constant goodness. That has always been my prayer. Thank you for your kindness this morning. Bless you!
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