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Celebration Day and More!

Reba Bailes

So much to CELEBRATE! Today is the official release of my new book “Blue Skies, Butterflies, and Battlegrounds”. Please see my book page for details and where to pick up a copy. Future book signing events and more are in the works. Please see my events page for updates. And today I am sending you my second blog post. Please click below to sign up and receive my blog posts in your email. Thank you so very much!

And more…

I want to share with you the most recent event in this new chapter of my life. My first prerelease book launch signing was at my church in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. It was truly a mixture of emotions! It was a little nerve racking at first. When I got those butterflies in my tummy, my thought was, “this gives new meaning to transformation from the inside out.” Lol! But the butterflies settled, and it resulted in a fun and fulfilling day. My book got into the hands of many excited and appreciative friends.


My church family could not have been more supportive and encouraging. I was
surrounded with friends, old and new, to help pull this off successfully and
enjoyable. I must mention my husband, David. Afterall, we were united, as one,
fifty-one years ago and he continues to be right by my side.

We moved on to a more intimate celebration in our home with our grown
children and most of our local family. What a loving crew that I am so proud of!
This event gave me the opportunity to not only share my book, but express to
them they are an integral part of the reason I write. My desire is for them to know
my love for them but, most of all, the love of our Lord! That is the point! The love
of God through it all. The highs, lows and transformations in life.

And “Even More”…

As you read the narrative, addition, and following poem excerpt from “Blue Skies, Butterflies, and Battlegrounds”, you will see how and why this poem was selected for the title of my book.

Butterfly


On page 57; “You grip my hand , guide me through,  the very one I’m desperate for. While drenching me in Your cleansing power, You’re transforming me even more!”

On page 76; “I thank God that what He has given me doesn’t stop with the finalization of this book. For He has told me, The best is yet to come, because He is the gift that keeps on giving.”

Thank you for sharing a moment with me today. I hope you have been encouraged. I look forward to hearing from you.

Reba

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Hello Friends

As I am writing my first blog, I invite you to grab a cup of coffee or tea and spend some time with me. I pray you will be blessed by our time together.

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Writing poetry and publishing books have taken me on a God-directed journey that I never dreamt of. In my new book “Blue Skies, Butterflies, & Battlegrounds” I share so much of my own personal story and poetry that I felt it was time to connect with you through my new website and blog.

For me launching a website and blog has not been as easy as writing a book. However I know where my help comes from and trust in His faithfulness to lead and provide all I need. I am reminded of this promise from God:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.“
2 Corinthians 12:8

I hope you enjoy a moment or two clicking through the pages of my site. When you scroll down the page you can sign up to receive my next blog. Also, you are invited to share your thoughts and comments via my contact page. I eagerly wait to hear from you.

Reba