Cher-ish: to hold dear: treat with care and affection, to keep deeply in mind
I headed out for a week’s vacation of sun and beach. In my last minute of packing, I grabbed a book and sandwiched it between the beach towels, lotions, blocks, and visors. After all, you have to have something to read on vacation, don’t you? I opened the book the first afternoon on the beach but couldn’t concentrate past two pages – never opened it again.
Then, later in the week, I decided to give another book a try – one I had previewed in a trailer a few weeks before – Cherished; and I did not toss it aside.
Things I found interesting:
- The author, Bethany L. Connor, is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Nurse Corps. (I am a vet.)
- The material is faith based. (as is most of mine)
- Lost love. (Haven’t we all?)
- She mentions the characteristics of Penny in the movie “Secretariat.” (my favorite inspirational movie)
- Many of her quotes resonate. (“Recovering Perfectionist” for one)
Cherished – isn’t that something we all long to be? I strolled along with the author as she revealed her story of a broken heart and her journey to self acceptance. I felt tremendous compassion. But she didn’t leave me there. She journalized how she came to understand that she is a cherished daughter of the King. I am a cherished daughter of the King, and so are you. Do you believe it?
Yes, I recommend for your vacation, staycation, library, and reading list – Cherished. You won’t be tossing it aside.
Thank you Debbie. When I get a chance I will try to read it. Maybe it will help me with my constant struggle to believe that God does care for me, let alone cherish me. My favorite inspirational movie is similar to yours but it is “Seabiscuit.” And the book was even better.