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A dream come true…

April 25, 2016 6 Comments

book in box

A dream come true…

As I pulled into my driveway, I was thrilled to see three boxes sitting on the front porch.  I could barely contain myself.  I’d received the Fed Ex tracking number the day before. My books had finally arrived.

This journey began more than 30 years ago when I started writing about the devastation of losing my husband, Larry, the time I spent in a psychiatric hospital, and the love and support that enabled me to persevere.

For three decades I dreamed of bringing hope to people struggling with mental illness and opening doors to resources for support and treatment.

I tore open the box and looked inside. I was speechless.  Forty copies of my book, “Where the Water Meets the Sand,” lined up neatly, beautifully.  Proof that dreams really can come true.

For an instant, I could hear Larry’s voice in my head,  “Girl, you did good. Just as you promised.  I knew you would.”

 

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  1. Michele Vold says

    April 26, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Tears eyes. I am so sure he had been watching you with pride.

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  2. Anibal Pepper says

    April 26, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    We are so proud of you Tyra

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  3. Marta Decker says

    April 26, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    So excited for you! Can’t wait to read it and am very proud of you!

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  4. Joanne says

    April 26, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    So excited to be holding your book in my hands now. You did “do good.” Larry would be so proud.

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  5. Bob Carlo says

    April 30, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    Can’t put the book down. Outstanding, powerful, and inspirational-after two hours of nonstop reading.
    I always knew you to be a special person.
    Glad I was able to see you this past week and am enjoying your book.

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  6. Sally A. Peckham says

    May 2, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    How wonderful that you are able to keep your promises! I look forward to reading this!! 🙂

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