Virginia's Baby

Good morning to all.  for the one's who followed Virginia's Baby, thank you.  I have pulled it from this blog and I am rewriting much of this novel to incorporate the beginning, middle and the end in a fluid pattern for more enjoyable reading.  My apologies.  I wrote the ending and tried to sell this as a short story only to be told, in a kind constructive way, that I should write this as a novel.  That was several years ago and I know some of you are weary of waiting for me to do just that.  Writing a novel from the heart is not the easiest of tasks.  Writing any novel is not an easy task and I am not a cookie cutter writer.  I am a creative story writer.  I love stories.  Please be patient as I complete this beautiful story of five generations of women who lived, laughed, danced, played, and suffered through life.  The novel is forthcoming.  I appreciate all of you!

Good morning family and friends.

This morning is a typical hot, July morning in Florida, yet it is beautiful!  This is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Recently a childhood friend remarked to me that I was writing my novel out of my own pain.  Truth be told, she was not far from correct.  We all live our fears, failures, regrets, and generational curses in our minds until we take them to our Father God and allow Jesus Christ to heal our wounds and abolish our fears.
There are two signs hanging on my walls.  Both where I can read them daily.  One reads, "Thank you Jesus.  This is your project.  I am just your writer."  Ina
The other reads, "I only write when I am inspired.  Every day I make sure to inspire myself."
Writer's often drink, take drugs, or live their pain.  I choose to take mine to him and allow healing with fresh revelations of my fears on a daily basis.
Life is not a thing!  Life is a journey and what we accomplish is only measured by God in our accomplishments with people.
God's conviction is the strongest, when we are on the cusp of major life decisions.  Waiting for prayers to be answered is never about us but about all of the people involved in the prayer's answer.
I realize that some of this novel, "Virginia's Baby", is difficult reading for some Christians, however the truths of life are not all pretty and painless.
My journey is one of truth and acceptance of God, and the healing of Jesus Christ.  That may seem so easy and it can be if we are happy to sit in church and allow someone else to do our Bible reading and praying and suffering is always put behind us and on and on and on.  I desire and want to travel the road He has placed me on with all of the glory being his because that is where my joy is.  That is where I can touch and love and understand and care about others.  I am not the only person dealing with pain, fear, acceptance, or even generational curses.  I can understand and be there to help someone else since accomplishments are only those involving people.
Those who read this novel are in for a great blessing as the story continues to unfold!  God bless each of you today and every day of your journey.

Good morning.

Good post Easter celebration day.  God has once again, as he so faithfully does, reached down inside of me to stir my spirit.  He forgives me, encourages me and teaches me day by day.  If I wanted to find the church God has for me, personally, not just because my family is there, but for me, how would I reach out and do this.  Praying must have feet.  Finding comes from seeking.  Where next Lord?  If I had a friend that I knew and loved dearly who did not know the greatness of God’s salvation then what church would I trust to give this friend to?  Think about it.  A new Christian, like a new baby, should be loved, protected, and they should see the light.  When I have a plant that grows in a bent position how do I straighten the plant?  I turn the side with no growth to the sun.  Which church has the spirit to turn a new Christian to the Son?  Not religion, not rules, no “this is how we do things as Christians”, and definitely not judging or watching everything they do so they can be corrected, but which church will pray without ceasing, love without question, and live with the spirit of the Son so evident that people are drawn to them? Am I that kind of Christian?  That is the depth of God’s gift to me this Easter celebration.

Have A Happy, Rushless Day

Good afternoon family and friends.  Today I found myself in a restful opportunity and as usual, I picked up my laptop to write.  I was on the island today and the beach was swarming with busy people and I mean busy.  It seems to me that folks have to plan their down time and recreation moments and spontaneity has gone out of the window.  How refreshing to hear someone say, “I think I will go and do this or that today.”  Life is so busy and so intense that people are attracted to simple, everyday stories with simple, everyday language to remind them that they have the right to be happy and relax and enjoy the moments. 

Perhaps we will plan a time in each day to learn this.  Maybe that is what it will take to un-busy ourselves enough to laugh and play.  I do understand the pressure that companies, family and even friends can place on our lives. It seems that the days are completely filled with no room to even finish the day; however, ten minutes to practice happy thoughts or one hour to take a stroll, not an exercise jog, but a relaxing time with a friend, spouse, a child, or a parent can change your life.  You will be happier and kinder to yourself.  I like to think of down time as rushless.  Yep, that’s it.  Rushless!

I know, I should be working on writing Milton and Virginia’s story but should takes all of the fun out of it.  A very wise gentleman reminded me over and over that should is not the reason to do anything.  I want to write this and I will, but not at this “rushless” moment in time.  Thank you all for spending time on my blog.

Let's take a moment.......

May I re-introduce myself and share the  purpose of this book.

Ina Grace-Housley lives near her family in the beautiful paradise of Florida, USA.  She has devoted her writing career to helping other people enjoy their life, encourage other people to never give up on themselves, and many similar reasons.  She has two children with two adult children she claims for her own and seven grandchildren who consume the happiest spaces of her heart. 

Her first novel is a love story with great purpose and is dedicated to all of the people of this world who do not know who their biological parents are and all of the other people who feel that nagging loss without knowing why because they are not who others have wanted them to believe they are.  One moment in time and one decision made during that moment can create a lifetime of roads not taken and decisions never made with consequences that roll like a ball of twine across several decades before they are forever forgotten and washed away with time.

Ina was blessed to be reared with her natural parents and a host of siblings; however the path to this life was not easy and her heart has been greatly enlarged to reach out to those who will be touched by this beautiful work of fiction based on many stories of many lives.