Here are stories of inspirations from readers of Open Your Eyes and Let Life In. These aren’t reviews, but thoughts and praise submitted to us from people who were inspired by the beautiful photos and stories in our book.
Here is Lisa, another classmate’s heartfelt message to me.
Dear Mary,
I want to thank you so much for your book. It was fabulous and brought tears to my eyes. That was such a generous gift from you to all of us. I would love to talk to you for several reasons. 1. to congratulate on your hard work and your sobriety. That is so awesome! 2. To just say God Bless you and thank you Jesus for what He has done in your life. 3. I have a loved one with the same problem with alcohol and I need your encouragement. I know God had you send me your book for a reason and I think it can really help us. Many Blessing always. Love, Lisa
I gave Shelley, who is a classmate from high school, a copy of the book as a gift and here are the wonderful words she said about it.
“OMG Mary, I just now sat down to read your beautiful book and the tears are streaming down my face. It is really a blessing to anyone who reads it! I want to have you autograph my copy. Isn’t it funny all the crap we go through in our lives and it’s all for a greater reason that God has planned for us further down the road. If you would have some time, I would love to meet you for lunch one day to talk. I can’t thank you enough for this beautiful gift you sent to your classmates.”
Shelley
This is from our mail lady,
“I was re-reading your book yesterday. The pictures, scriptures, and thoughts are beautiful and full of inspiration.”
Mary Ellen
4-29-13
Kind words like these are so nice to hear!
Here is a very nice Amazon review,
5 Stars – Inspiring March 27, 2012
The authors renewed relationship with GOD and her determination to take charge of her life and not let an addiction
control and destroy everything thats so precious to her as she describes in her book.
examples of this presence with the amazing pictures she has in her book.
and gave it a five star rating.
We heard from a good friend Pat who got a copy of Open Your Eyes and Let Life In for Christmas, they sent us a lovely note, we’d like to share it with you.
“Thank you so much for the copy of your new book Mary, “Open Your Eyes and Let Life In”. This is such an amazing book on many different levels for me. For one thing the concept is, I think, unique at least I’ve never known of a book like this…. if there are others.
It’s the awesome Beauty of God created in Clouds and captured by you. Wonderful! I’ve always been one to be fascinated with clouds and their shapes and have spent my share of time day-dreaming about their ever changing beauty. The way you’ve worked to tie in those images with Biblical quotes and your own insights is solidly uplifting.
This is a real work of art and spirit…….exceptionally well done. I love it and thanks for sending it to me . It’s my favorite gift this Christmas and I’ll treasure it always.
Love,
Pat”
This is from Lisa,
“loving the book, has become a favorite bedtime companion…Waking up with a little more love and a little more compassion. Thanks Mar for your courage and inspiration.”
We’ll be posting more testimonials from readers, and we hope to hear from you, so please use the contact us form at the bottom of the page and let us know what you think.
Thank you,
Mary Richardson
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