A Thank You Note
Dearest friends,
My book debuted in the world two weeks ago. It’s a hope I've carried since childhood.
It’s such a surreal feeling to be able to cradle a dream, once so expansive and unreachable, in the palm of your hand. I struggle to find words to express how much your love and encouragement have meant to me.
Doubt has been a constant companion throughout this entire process, but it leaned in extra close in the weeks leading up to publication day. I started second guessing myself and the book, thinking everything from “what am I doing?” to “this is a terrible idea” to “who is even going to care?”
But my gratitude eclipsed my fear, as gratitude often does. Gratitude is an antidote in that way.
I promised myself in the beginning, and reminded myself constantly along the way, that my end goal was and is to publish this book. That has always been my pie in the sky.
I’ve tried (and failed and tried again) to relax my white-knuckle grip on anything beyond that finish line. I ran through the ribbon and now it’s time to put my hands on my knees and exhale.
But during the last two weeks, I’ve felt such belief and generosity and kindness. The most beautiful surprise.
I’m so grateful for your support. It has been both an anchor and the wind in my sails.
This substack is all about discovering the unexpected sacred in the world around us.
I search for it in objects. But it shines so clearly in you.
So thank you, beloved community.
My cup overflows.
You can order the book here.
I have floor to ceiling bookshelves lining an entire wall in my office, and there is nothing like your book among my favorites! Your voice speaks through each line making me laugh out loud and then alternately cry. Your layering of events is a powerful living legacy for your boys. How beautifully you introduced your mom in ways I would never have know her. She was uniquely special and she is so very proud of the amazing daughter, wife, mother and friend you have become 🤍
Thank you, Kim! You’re such a gifted writer and I have been moved in reading this touching book, and your reflections from your family’s difficult loss. I especially like the back and forth between the burglary and your precious memories of what the things that had been lost meant to you, and learning about the special relationship between you and your Mom. I know how proud she would be of your book, which will be cherished for years to come. It’s also great to see how well-received and in demand your book has been. Sending hugs and love.