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The book in the photo is called 90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper. I haven't actually started reading this book just yet, but I will be in the next couple of days.
This book is "a true story of death and life". Don was on his way home from a conference for pastors when he was in a serious car accident - his car was crushed by a semi truck! Medical personnel declared that he died instantly. While he was dead, he "experienced the glories of heaven, awed by its beauty and music."
Here's part of what the back of the book says:
"Ninety minutes after the wreck, while a minister prayed for him, Piper miraculously returned to life on earth with only the memory of inexpressible heavenly bliss. His faith in God was severely tested as he faced an uncertain and grueling recovery. Now he shares his life-changing story with you."
Don Piper spoke at the Christian university here last fall, as well as at a local church. My BFF was in the audience at the university and said it was an awesome talk. She said Mr. Piper focused more on what happened before and after his heavenly experience, and chose to not focus on Heaven. I had friends who heard him speak at the church, and they were in awe. The book actually belongs to my BFF, and she has read it and enjoyed it. I'm really looking forward to reading this - will try to let you know how it is!
As for the knitting, I'm working on a baby blanket for a friend who is expecting her first baby this month. I need to get cracking on it, as I'm not even 1/3 of the way through! The pattern I'm using is on the yarn label, so there is no real name for it. I'm using Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn in the "natural" colourway. The pattern is easy - 4 rows repeated for the entire blanket. The pattern is knit on the first and third rows, the second row is purled, and the fourth is knit. No doubt I'll have better photos of the finished product posted on here at a later date!
Well, must go work on the blanket now. Happy knitting!
4 comments:
shelly, that book sounds soooooo interesting! and the blanket looks to be stunning :) kim
Thanks for your comment on my yarn-along post! Your blanket looks like it's going to be beautiful!!
My the blanket is really pretty. Thanks for the information on the book. If only I had time to read these days !
My friend was telling me yesterday about a new book she just read. It is called Heaven is for Real. It is about a little boy who gets to visit heaven for just a few minutes. It sounds really good. It is a true story told by his father a pastor. His first name is Todd but I can't remember his last name. Just thought you might like it also.
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