Rising Above

It’s been a year since launching a collaboration book with Hope*Books, and I can’t believe how fast time truly flies.

Writing my chapter in Rising Above was something I was truly excited about and honored to do. Sharing our testimony is a gift, and I couldn’t wait to put our foster care to adoption journey into words. As I wrote, it took me back to that season..the waiting, the uncertainty, and the deep trust in the Lord it required. But more than anything, I’m grateful to have it written down, not just to encourage others (my ultimate prayer for my writings) but also to share with my kids, especially our son, one day.

From the very beginning, my hope for this chapter was to showcase God’s goodness and faithfulness, even in the hardest season of our lives. Looking back gave me the chance to relive how God was working through every single step. He never left us, and He was always leading us to something greater than we could have imagined.

I’ll be honest, I was hesitant to work with another publisher after a previous bad experience. My first book’s publishing journey didn’t end well, and I was nervous about stepping into this process again. But Hope*Books Publishing was absolutely amazing. They were so supportive, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about the stories being told in Rising Above. I am so grateful to be part of this collaboration with other incredible authors who have also walked through difficult seasons and come out on the other side stronger in their faith.

If you’re curious about the book, you can find it on Amazon- Rising Above: Stories of Overcoming. I can’t wait for others to read not only my story, but also the other nine powerful testimonies of overcoming.

Thank you for your continued support of this book and my entire author journey! 

Xoxo, 

Stephanie

Your “Rising Above” Friend