At the urging of some very dear people I have compiled, edited, and formatted the “Alice blogs” into book form, and am happy to say that Alice in the Palace is, to the best of my abilities and with the help of a few good friends, done and ready to go. As many of you know because you walked the journey with us, this is the story of my four-year-old daughter Alice from the first mysterious symptoms until her death from a brain stem tumor 8-1/2 months later. Along the way, I recorded a fairly raw account of what we were experiencing and feeling, for better and for worse, along with my own reflections on Alice, wrestlings with God’s involvement, thoughts about the prayers of his people and the fate of children who die. I also wrote an epilogue on the anniversary of Alice’s funeral, which was just last week.
Thanks to everyone who followed Alice’s story and encouraged us along the way, and if you’d like a nicely organized pretty good looking (if I do say so myself) record of Alice’s story you can get one, or it might be an encouragement for a friend who’s going through “the stuff.” I don’t know why you might want to buy one, but if you do, now you can!
For what it’s worth, I bought a copy myself and I really like it. And (far) more importantly, Michele approves. By the way, Michele drew the cover picture for a card she sent to Alice’s best friend Kenzie, and I loved it so much that I took a picture of it before she dropped it in the mail.
The book is available at Amazon.com in paperback for $10, Kindle for $5. If you purchase a print copy you can get the kindle version for free.
jr
June 21, 2019 at 9:54 am
I’m very thankful to learn that the blogs are available in book form, I will definitely order it. It will prove to be invaluable and a blessing to many. Your trial certainly had an impact on my life and my relationship with Christ. Precious little Alice was used mightily and your ability to record your struggles, doubt, pain and immense spiritual triumphs were and will continue to be powerful. Thank you.
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June 21, 2019 at 12:07 pm
Debbie thank you so much for your faithful support of our family, by many prayers and much encouragement. Lord bless you!
jr
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June 21, 2019 at 11:15 am
I just ordered my copy. Thank you so much. This is such a tremendous blessing to so many.
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June 21, 2019 at 12:08 pm
Terri, thank you.
jr
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June 21, 2019 at 11:31 am
Dear Alice’s family,
It was “funny” for about 3 weeks I have had you all on my hearts and prayers, thinking about Alice in the Palace. Then discovered a few weeks ago that this month was your Alice’s homegoing’s first anniversary. So please KNOW the SPIRIT had brought you all to my heart, so I was praying frequently for you all in these last few weeks. May the Lord comfort you all, knowing nothing we have given to HIM is wasted. Alice’s memory is PRECIOUS to many, some who you won’t meet until we are ALL IN THE PALACE TOGETHER!!
In The Lord’s Tender Love,
Mrs. Pamela Muse
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June 21, 2019 at 12:09 pm
Pamela,
That’s so cool, thank you for sharing.
Yes, looking forward to the big reunion in the Palace. It’s going to be epic, to severely understate it.
jr
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June 21, 2019 at 4:51 pm
I have had you and your family on my mind lately. I didn’t realize this month was a year My prayers and thoughts will be on my mind. Take care God cares for you and so will I
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June 21, 2019 at 10:10 pm
Thank you!
jr
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June 21, 2019 at 5:19 pm
Thank you so much for putting Alice’s journey in book form. I just know it will be used by God to minister to other families going through this with their children
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June 21, 2019 at 10:12 pm
Thanks so much. I pray He will.
jr
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June 21, 2019 at 9:10 pm
Joe and Shelly,
We have been upholding your family in extra prayer all year and especially this month with Alice’s “heaven birthday”.
Thank you for taking the time to put all the blog posts into a book. I’m sure that was a bitter sweet labor of love and a special way to honor your Alice.
Shelly, love the front of the book! What a sweet picture that seems to capture a piece of Alice on paper.
So thankful God’s grace is there to see each of us through our “hards”, which look different for everyone. Praying that you will continue to be carried through each minute, hour, and day by our loving Savior.
Love, the Hervins
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June 21, 2019 at 10:12 pm
Thanks so much you guys! So greatly appreciate your friendship and love and encouragement. God bless you mightily!
jr
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