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A Lily Grows In The Mud: A Journey To Transformation And Change
Contributor(s): King, Rose (Author), Langtry, Lynn, Collyer, Susanne (Prepared by)

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ISBN: 0692722556     ISBN-13: 9780692722558
Publisher: Rose King
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Abuse - Child Abuse
- Religion | Faith
- Social Science | Sexual Abuse & Harassment
Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.74 lbs) 248 pages
 
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I believe it was the power of Spirit that gave me the title of this book "A Lily Grows in the Mud" when I was not even thinking of writing or knew I could write. It took 18 years before the first pen would meet paper. During these years I was on my journey learning from the lessons being taught to me. I did not understand that when I was in school, but by the time I started writing this book, it was clear. I was inspired by my heavenly helpers. I wrote 10 pages a day and in four short months I completed it.

The book (A Lily Grows in the Mud) started out as a talk I gave using Paul's (Disciple of Jesus) journey to Rome on a ship that fell apart. I use this as a metaphor for social, emotional, spiritual and personal relationships of how life can start one way but ends in a different direction along the way. The shame and guilt of our life stories often leaves us carrying heavy emotional, psychological and spiritual burdens, but had it not been for our life's trouble we would not have discovered our God given potential. It is during these times we discover who we are, when we were standing betwixt the devil and the deep blue sea that we take that leap of faith and the wings we did not know we had bid us to fly over mountains of life's troubles and discrepancies until destiny is accomplished.

I came from a good, hardworking family riddled with dysfunction on both sides. I was molested during my childhood leaving me with shame and guilt. I lived the rest of my childhood, adolescent and early adulthood with a shattered self-esteem, emotions that were like broken glass. I made poor choices with friends, sought love in all the wrong places and formed alliances with those who did not see me no more than I saw myself at the time. My life had become so toxic that I sought a way out to change my life. I charted many familiar and unfamiliar territories to discover myself, purpose and to change my situation. I discovered that right associations were everything to my success and recovering those shattered pieces of me. I have discovered through this journey that I already have what I needed to succeed in life. It was lying dormant under my muddied life. It took an awakening to who I was through affirming, fasting, praying, speaking and believing that I can accomplish whatever it is that I wanted. You can do the same if you align yourselves among the right friends by asking your spiritual guide who is on the inside of you for help. Your ship might have fallen apart like mine did through family troubles, and molestation. Yours might have gone awry through a bad marriage, unruly children, health conditions, or whatever your mud maybe today, we all have something to carry on this journey; this book is not for blame or scorn but to show that you can discover yourselves, find purpose, and live that life of peace that you so desire.


Contributor Bio(s): Langtry, Lynn: - Lynn is a songwriter singer, a novelist as well as a visual artist. She weaves her creativity through these various avenues of expression, to complement each other, and to touch the imaginations of her fans through the senses of sight and sound. Lynn is very grateful and feels privileged to have studied voice with Talore T. Fox (aka Trudy Bluckler Blake); Lorraine Rheinhart; Mary McGhee;Tellie Kahara. Thank you. As a music teacher, Lynn has had the privilege and delight teaching music to students in Gillam with the Frontier School District of Manitoba, where she implemented the fiddle classes in that community as part of a district-wide program. She was delighted to work with many talented educators during that process. Lynn moved to British Columbia and found it a joy to teach music there as well. Additionally, Lynn developed a traveling fiddle program for School District 91 Nechako Lakes, with the help and support of many individuals with whom she worked with. Many thanks to all the educators and all support staff members. Lynn also was the producer/ director and soprano in a concert tour and cultural exchange project: Amethyst Concert Group 2003 in Dominican Republic. Along with many events for music students, the group performed in several high profile concerts. Lynn Langtry along with Soprano Silvia Griffiths performed for Presidente Hipolito Mejia and First Lady Rosa Gomez de Mejia. While living in the mountain village of Escazu, Costa Rica, Lynn marveled at the wonders of the unique natural environment of the Costa Rican ranges, the hospitality and kindness of the villagers and the idea of stories hidden away in history. She has published an historical fiction novel set is Costa Rica, entitled, "The Treasure of My Heart." Lynn has also written several short stories, poetry and song lyrics. Lynn has been a visual artist from a young age. She began to paint in oils at the age of 12. She had her first commission at age 15. She continues to enjoy a variety of genres and themes including portraits, landscapes and abstract works. Her work includes: drawings in various mediums, including mixed media; paintings in oil, acrylic, ink and watercolor; ceramics and sculpture; photography, both stills and film, as well as computer art. While living in the mountain village of Escazu, Costa Rica, Lynn marveled at the wonders of the unique natural environment of the Costa Rican ranges, the hospitality and kindness of the villagers and the idea of stories hidden away in history. She has published an historical fiction novel set is Costa Rica, entitled, "The Treasure of My Heart." Lynn has also written several short stories, poetry and song lyrics. Lynn has been a visual artist from a young age. She began to paint in oils at the age of 12. She had her first commission at age 15. She continues to enjoy a variety of genres and themes including portraits, landscapes and abstract works. Her work includes: drawings in various mediums, including mixed media; paintings in oil, acrylic, ink and watercolor; ceramics and sculpture; photography, both stills and film, as well as computer art. Her website is http: //lynnlangtry.comCollyer, Susanne: - Susanne Collyer is a virtual assistant dedicated to helping authors create a flourishing online business with their books. Since 2003, Susanne has been providing Virtual Assistance and web design service to a wide variety of business owners and authors. In 2012 she obtained certification in On Line Book Marketing and Digital Publishing. Susanne also loves to help authors with the big picture-how is the book going to affect your life and business? Authors need to realize that their book is the start of a business that they need to promote and nurture. Susanne loves working with authors because of their vision, passion and drive to share their skills and inspiring stories, helping them create a website to highlight their books and a blog to share the exciting things they have to say. Susanne has also published her own books, 2 childrens' books and WordPress Starter Guide For Authors. As a published author she knows the frustration and pitfalls of getting a book formatted for self-publishing and has the desire and know-how to make this journey pleasant and rewarding for the author. Her website is http: //asksusanne.comKing, Rose: - Rose King was born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Acquiring an education amongst overwhelming odds has been her greatest accomplishments and a catalyst into self-discovery. It opened the doors to people, places, and opportunities that would not have been possible, otherwise. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Pace University, a Master's degree from the University of Phoenix, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Health. Rose is a registered nurse, and a motivational speaker. She has used the wisdom gained from her life experiences to insightfully encourage and inspire others to become their best selves. The power of prayer, affirmations and walking by faith have been her staples, while going through the throes of life. Rose has had a unique life with many struggles which she has overcome, and then used these experiences to empower her life and make her stronger. She has taken the lessons learned from yesterday, to guide and lead the way to a future of possibilities.
 
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