Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!!!
(Happy New Year!!!)
(Happy New Year!!!)
I have been very blessed this year, and I hope you have lots to be thankful for as well.
I will have a special place in my heart for 2011 as it was the year I was offered my first book contract! And it's a three book series! Book One, Pineapples in Peril of The Hawaiian Island Detective Club will hopefully release in the fall of 2012. The publisher doesn't have an exact date yet, but as soon as I know, I will post it on my website and in my blog.
My oldest son finally got a good, steady job this year after being unemployed and bouncing around in several seasonal positions. My youngest son also found a part-time job which allows him to pursue his artwork. He's hoping to be an artist for graphic novels.
My daughter and her husband moved in with us after three years at Penn State. He graduated 3rd in his class from law school and is now actively looking for a job with a firm in Portland.
I am so thankful to have all my kids nearby and that they are such wonderful kids!
During this past year I've been blessed to pray for many, many friends and peers who have been struggling with many difficulties. What an honor to pray with and for them.
Another major blessing--YOU!! All my readers have made my blog-writing this year a fun experience. Mahalo! I will continue to bring you interviews, recipes, and some fascinating history and culture of Hawaii twice a week again this year.
How have you been blessed in 2011 and what are your hopes for 2012?
Mahalo
for visiting!
Cheryl
