It is the first book that I have self-published since the global COVID-19 Pandemic that hit NZ in March of 2020. During that time I thought of it as a "sā" or sacred phenomenon that needed my attention. As a result, I felt the importance to take heed and to listen, observe and be watchful for the next chapter of my writing.
It caused me to refrain from publishing any books during that time and it also coincided with the passing of my beloved father in December of 2021. Here too I refrained from blogging and writing much until a year has passed as part of my grieving process and in giving space for a deeper spiritual understanding of life as I live it here in Auckland, New Zealand in the year 2022.
In the new year, I will return to my blogging and publishing, with more exciting book on the horizon to publish. I feel refreshed and I see some new outcomes for my writing and publishing projects with this first book giving me much pleasure and in sharing it with a community of believers.
The book itself received contributions from our two reverend ministers as well as four groups within our church of a) the Session clerk & Combined church b) the Cook Islands Secretary & groups c) the Samoan Secretary & groups d) the Niue Secretary & group.
Within each group there are youth groups, ladies or mother's groups, men's groups, and many other committees that assist in providing opportunities and information to the church. I had the privilege of editing, formatting pics and the document and designing the cover page. I also had the opportunity to write the Foreword and Afterword which was a real blessing.
May the New Year of 2023, hold many new promises for each and every one of us for a refreshed and blessed year with much potential for a breath of fresh air in each of our lives. I'm really looking forward to what 2023 holds...
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