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Stepping out of the taxi feeling dizzy and shaky, I had just experienced my first ride in the fast-paced streets of Manhattan, New York. The view from our hotel (seen in this photo) was beautiful, but the sounds were unnerving. Between the constant car honking were the hourly screaming sirens, I was in culture shock!

Despite this coastal difference, I was in awe of the hundreds of skyscrapers, the beauty of the Statue of Liberty and the solemn tribute of the 9/11 Memorial.

The purpose of my visit was to promote my book, "THE SONG OF MY HOPE, How You Can Travel from Despair to Hope While Raising Your Special Needs Kids." I was about to meet over sixty media personnel in hopes of getting an article into a magazine or perhaps be on a radio show. I was anxious about my upcoming appointments, but knew my book would bring joy and hope to parents and caregivers in the special need community. It would be worth the days of nervousness.

The trip was very successful. I overcame fear to put my new "confident" self forward. That alone was a huge accomplishment!

It is fitting that I was able to come to this city to "spread the news" of my book. If you are feeling sorrowful, this book will point the way to hope. Experiencing deep fear, depression and loss, God lifted me up to a place of hope. Now my purpose in life is to encourage others. When you are able to live your life with hope, you are able to live balanced whether you are living in lack or in abundance. I pray hope will become your constant companion.

Please come visit me at www.sparklinghope.net for more hope, joy and love!

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