Alicia, I just pre-ordered your book! I am so excited for you, and for this book! And speaking of synchronicity, I served on church council at Church of the Redeemer with Mama Z when my kids were little. What a kind, warm, FUNNY and sincere person. All these years later, I still remember her Christmas sermon, which she gave when our (then) pastor was out of town. And years later, when we relocated to Hummelstown, my daughter Kat was lucky enough to have her as an English teacher. Mama Z submitted her short story to the same Scholastic contest, and she also won a Gold Key Award! it was a tough year, having moved school districts in 8th grade, and it was an incredible encouragement. Everyone should have at least one Mama Z in their life. I can't wait for March 18th!
Oh, Mrs. Joyce! Thank you so much for preordering, for your kind words, and for sharing this story. Mama Z touched so many young lives—as did you, in your roles at the church *and* your role as 'friend's mom who keeps clippings of my Patriot articles on her fridge even though I'm not her kid' <3 Sending you so much love and forever grateful for you!
Alicia, I just pre-ordered your book! I am so excited for you, and for this book! And speaking of synchronicity, I served on church council at Church of the Redeemer with Mama Z when my kids were little. What a kind, warm, FUNNY and sincere person. All these years later, I still remember her Christmas sermon, which she gave when our (then) pastor was out of town. And years later, when we relocated to Hummelstown, my daughter Kat was lucky enough to have her as an English teacher. Mama Z submitted her short story to the same Scholastic contest, and she also won a Gold Key Award! it was a tough year, having moved school districts in 8th grade, and it was an incredible encouragement. Everyone should have at least one Mama Z in their life. I can't wait for March 18th!
Oh, Mrs. Joyce! Thank you so much for preordering, for your kind words, and for sharing this story. Mama Z touched so many young lives—as did you, in your roles at the church *and* your role as 'friend's mom who keeps clippings of my Patriot articles on her fridge even though I'm not her kid' <3 Sending you so much love and forever grateful for you!