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We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. I didn't always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out.
- author and critic Roger Ebert
Hello from OKC
Greetings from the road!
I'm in Oklahoma City tonight for a signing after arriving here from Houston earlier, where I did a signing and met with Joel Osteen, who is every bit as nice as you would think. It was a great privilege to be with him.
But today was also a real Friday the Thirteenth as far as travel was concerned. The lines at George Bush Airport were horrendous so it was probably a blessing that my flight was nearly two hours late leaving the gate. I never would have made it otherwise. With that delay you might think the airline would have enough time to get my checked bag on the plane. Apparently not.
I arrived in OKC but my bag remained in Houston and was put on the next flight. Then the GPS in the rental car decided to take me an abandoned crack house instead of the Marriott. I finally managed to make it to the hotel just ahead of my bag, so I was spared from having to arrive for the Barnes & Noble appearance in shorts and a vintage University of Michigan T-shirt.
All was made well, though. I had a wonderful dinner with Lyndle and Barbara Price, longtime members of the Norman Vincent Peale National Advisory Cabinet. Then at the signing a number of Guideposts workshoppers and friends showed up. Thanks Stephanie, Melanie, Holmes, Christy, Angel and Cheri.
Of course I also got to meet a lot of readers and that always puts me in a good mood. So it all worked out, Friday the Thirteenth notwithstanding. This was a great stop on the tour. Next I'm off to Indianapolis for a signing Sunday afternoon. Then Minneapolis on Monday.
Come on out and say hi. I'd love to meet you.
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Edward Grinnan is Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Guideposts Publications. Edward lives in New York City with two blondes—his wife, Julee, and Golden Retriever, Millie, who has been featured in his blog and popular videos. Edward loves cycling, hiking with Millie at his house in the Berkshire Hills and Wolverines that hail from Michigan.
If you need a little boost of inspiration, pick up a copy of Edward's book The Promise of Hope: How True Stories of Hope and Inspiration Saved My Life and How They Can Transform Yours.
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Hi Edward,
I am a long time reader of Guidepost. I love the stories and read my copy cover to cover. I just finished The Promise of Hope and I think it is a wonderfully inspiring book. I plan to put a copy in our church library so all of my church family will get a chance to read it. I also have family and friends I will buy copies for.bless you
Thanks for sharing your own personal story. I taught in a treatment center for addicted teens for 12 years and I believe your story would be an inspiration to anyone who is struggling with addiction.
May God bless you abundantly.
Sincerely,
CJOHIO
Hello, my name is Linda Kelleher from Georgia. I just recently was introduced to the fact that you are the editor of Guidepost. I will order your book this week. I am excited to read your story.
I am originally from Ohio and my maiden name is Grinnan. I was told as a child that my father had a half brother. I have never known much about my fathers family and was interested to know if your father has a half brother by the name of John F. Grinnan? You look like you could be my cousin.
My daughter saw you in Guidepost and just last week a friend mentioned you as well, they both thought there may be some one in my past that would be redemptive for me.
I have written my testimony of God's wonderful grace and love in my life. Maybe someday I will be able to share that with you.
May He bless your tour. I wish you would be close to Georgia in the future. Let me know if that is in the plans.
God bless you, Linda