Heidi Tucker won the 2017 Illumination
Award for her first inspirational book Finding
Hope in the Journey and her newest release is entitled Servie’s Song. Her passion for writing and speaking about light and
hope has inspired thousands. Heidi is known as a great storyteller who motivates
us to rise up and find new strength. She teaches how to recognize truth and
make a difference.
When Heidi isn’t writing her next book, or
speaking at a conference, you’ll find her spending time outdoors with her
husband, four grown children and eight grandchildren. She loves sunflowers,
hiking, and ice cream … not necessarily in that order.
Find out more about Heidi at
ThePickledSunflower.com
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The true story of one mother living in
Zimbabwe, Africa who encounters a devastating loss leaving her unable to care
for six children. In a heart-wrenching sacrifice she surrenders to a desperate
plan to leave her children and find work in the United States. It is a door
which feels impossible to walk through. But perhaps, the only door which holds
any promise.
Servie's Song takes you on an emotional
journey of tragedy and heartbreak to an inspiring path of hope. This touching
story is complemented by gospel principles which will teach and motivate you to
grab onto your faith and move forward trusting that you are never alone. God
always hears your prayers.
Excerpt:
“I can’t leave you here,” Servie cried.
“It is not safe for you to be here in Harare by yourself. Promise me you won’t
come back here.”
Servie was terrified. How would Angela
survive Harare? A white woman alone in a very different culture and very
dangerous city.
Angela looked at her dear friend who had
tears in her eyes.
“I can’t promise that, Servie. I cannot
make that promise. I told you I was coming here to bring this child home and
I’m bringing her home,” Angela said. As soon as the words were out, Angela
hoped that she could do just that.
Angela had received an email from the
embassy two days after the emailed conversation with the attorney in Indiana.
The paperwork had been filed and they included a long list of needed items.
Physicals, chest X-rays, vaccinations, background checks, passport photos. It
was overwhelming, but moving in the right direction. Angela was determined to
stay and see this through.
“Please,” whispered Servie. It’s not
safe.”
Servie’s visa had expired and she had to
return or risk all kinds of trouble. She had never predicted that Kimberly
wouldn’t be on that plane with her. The whole circus of events in the last 24
hours was unthinkable.
“Go,” Angela said. “I will be okay. You
know I’m a big girl. I can handle this.” Angela had talked to her husband and
told him what was going on. His advice to her was that she was absolutely
right. His advice – stay and get it done.
Angela took Servie into her arms then
stepped back and grasped her hands in hers.
“I’m not leaving here without Kimberly,”
she said. “Go. I’ll email you every day and let you know what’s happening.”
Once again Servie turned and willed her
legs to carry her onto the airplane. So many times, she had cried and cried on
trips home. This was different. She was terrified for her friend. But Angela
had insisted. Servie’s heart was heavy. The fear was overtaking the faith. This
would be a long, long trip home.
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