My Heart's Song Began at Home

The protagonist, Henry Clay Coon, is a feisty young man with a dream. Born of German decent, he travels in 1862 from his homeland in Hamburg, Germany to America on a steamship fully aware he is arriving at the onset of the Civil War in the states. The declining economic system in Germany furthers his decision to find a better life for him, his wife, and his two young children.
Upon arriving in America, Henry travels to Wisconsin where he homesteads on Yellow Lake. Two years after settling on his land, he makes a decision that will change his life and affect his family dramatically. Henry feels duty bound to enlist with the volunteers of Wisconsin’s 33rdregiment in the Civil War.
After the war, Henry travels further west to Estherville, Iowa in an ox drawn covered wagon. He and his family endure many hardships along the way. Upon arriving the settlers are told to go directly to Fort Defiance as there are rumors of an Indian attack.
Will the Coons be able to settle in Estherville or will they be forced to move on to discover a new territory in this foreign land they now call home?

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share my stories through my novels. I pray that they will bring glory to my Lord and Savior. I thank God daily for His guidance in this endeavor and His blessings as I write.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Great-grandchildren

Heavenly Father, I am sitting here in my rocking chair,
Holding my little great-grandaughter, Zoe, wrapped in a blanket of pink.
How special it is to welcome another great-grandchild,
An adorable little girl who will bring more joy into our lives.

By my side stands her brother, Ian, who is a big brother now at 16 months old.
He calls her “babee” as he gently pats her.
He’s allowed to kiss her on her head,
And he does it ever so carefully, with a little smack of his lips.

Guide these precious ones. Keep them physically and emotionally safe Lord.
Give their parents wisdom and understanding as they guide and teach them everyday.
Fill their home with love and joy. Help us to be the kind of grandparents you
Would have us to be, supportive, loving, and caring.

Thank you, dear Lord, for the privilege of being grandparents.

© Judy Neibergall Heusman, 2011
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