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Happy New Year!

by Chautona Havig · 24 Comments

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2012 was a really rough year for our family.  After finally paying off the bills from the 2011 financial medical and dental fiasco, 2012 seemed to be going fine… until June 6th hit.  My grandson tripped over a downed power line near their house and was electrocuted.  After nearly a month in the hospital, several surgeries, and 15 years of future surgeries ahead of him, he finally came home.

The end of June brought my first book promotion and it was a crazy success.  I was so thrilled.  In the first 24 hours my book was downloaded something like every six and a half seconds!  Since then, we’ve had over one hundred THOUSAND downloads of Ready or Not alone!

It seemed as if life was looking up.  Then Thanksgiving hit and we lost my sister-in-law, Robin.  That was rough.  I really didn’t think the year could get any worse, but Saturday it did. My husband, Kevin, found himself in a horrible situation–one no one wants to be in. Because I don’t know what is going to happen, I’m not going to explain further.  That said, almost as bad as the horrible tragedy was, the rumors, false news reports, and insensitivity shown both our family and another’s is truly heartbreaking.

So, I’m sure you can imagine why we’re eager to start a fresh year.  I’m praying that 2013 is a year of healing for so many things–Stephen’s legs, the Minnesota Havig family’s hearts, and now our family’s life and the hearts of another broken family in our town.

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  1. Connie Williams says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Shared on facebook! I am hooked on your writing! My mother in law has now started reading your books after I told her how great you were 🙂 You and your family are in my prayers! May this be a healthier Happy New Year for you and yours! God bless you!

    Reply
  2. Maggie says

    January 2, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. You have been knocked around so much this past year that 2013 has to hold more peace and joy for you.

    Reply
  3. Lynn :) says

    January 1, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still …. Exodus 14:14

    Reply
  4. Michelle Gallegos says

    January 1, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    You have given me many hours of reading pleasure and lots of things to think about as a result of your words.Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m praying for health,happiness,and many blessings for you and your family in this New Year.

    Reply
  5. Colleen Parker says

    January 1, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Shared on Facebook

    Praying you will see God’s Hand as He walks with you through all of this. May His comfort and peace surround each person touched by these situations and may your faith be strengthened as you grow deeper than you knew was possible.

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 1, 2013 at 11:25 am

      Thank you so much for your prayers. 🙂

      Reply
  6. PS says

    January 1, 2013 at 10:21 am

    Downloaded previously and enjoyed the book more than expected.
    I pray that you have a very blessed 2013.

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 1, 2013 at 11:25 am

      Thank you so much for your prayers.

      Reply
  7. Mary Jo Clack says

    January 1, 2013 at 10:10 am

    I pinned the cover.
    pinned the trailer.
    shared on Facebook.
    Pray that 2013 is a great year for you and your family.

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 1, 2013 at 11:26 am

      thank you, Mary Jo. I appreciate that.

      Reply
  8. Courtney says

    January 1, 2013 at 7:18 am

    You don’t need to enter me in the giveaway. I just wanted to let you know that I’m praying for you and your family. I will be praying for resolution and healing. {HUGS}

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 1, 2013 at 11:27 am

      Thank you so much. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Angie Jones says

    January 1, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Shared on Facebook
    Tweeted
    pinned cover
    Pinned trailer

    (And told my sisters and sister-in-law all about you at Christmas, but that probably doesn’t count!!)

    Reply
  10. Mackenzie says

    January 1, 2013 at 6:43 am

    I pinned the cover and the trailer

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    January 1, 2013 at 6:21 am

    My prayers are with you and your family. The song “I’ll praise you in this storm” by Casting Crowns” is always a blessing to me when trouble and misfortune arise. Give it a listen and hopefully it will do the same for you.
    I love your books and look forward to more this year.
    Sarah
    January 1 9:20am EST

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 1, 2013 at 11:25 am

      Thank you. I’ll do that. I truly appreciate it.

      Reply
  12. Tonya says

    January 1, 2013 at 5:57 am

    I have been praying for your family since Saturday! My children know yours. I’m praying for you to feel God’s arms around you in this and always. I am downloading your book . God bless you !

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 1, 2013 at 11:24 am

      Thank you, Tonya. It’s pretty hard to read some of the things out there. I would ignore it all, but I think that would be worse than not. So far, I haven’t read a single accurate account. Hoping tomorrow to see a lot of the inaccuracies corrected.

      Reply
  13. Stacy says

    January 1, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Downloaded
    liked
    shared on Facebook
    Tweeted
    Pinned Trailer
    Pinned cover

    Reply
  14. Joy says

    January 1, 2013 at 5:42 am

    I pray God brings a miraculous resolution to Kevin’s horrible situation and restoration to all those relationships that have been damaged by this difficult time. Until He does, I’ll ask that He grants you and your family His peace that passes all understanding.

    I downloaded

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 1, 2013 at 11:26 am

      I truly appreciate it. My ultimate comfort is that this did not surprise the Lord. He had this handled before it happened.

      Reply
  15. Debbie Griffith says

    January 1, 2013 at 2:02 am

    I have you and your family in my prayers. I’m just so sorry that you are having to go through such a difficult time and that there is so much insensitivity being shown. Just know that whatever you are facing, God is right there beside you, every step of the way and if needed He will carry you when you become weary.

    I downloaded and “liked”
    I shared on Facebook

    Reply
  16. Claudia says

    January 1, 2013 at 12:18 am

    Praying for you and your family. Your books have brought so many good things to my life. I wish you a 2013 filled with joy and heavenly surprises.

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      January 1, 2013 at 11:27 am

      Aw… thank you. I needed to hear that today.

      Reply

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I had a chat with actor and author Henry O. Arnold a while back, and boy did we have a lot of fun. His Song of Prophets and Kings series features the advent of Israel’s kings from Samuel’s birth through David hiding from Saul (so far) and onward. Listen in as we chat about his most recent release, The Singer of Israel.

 

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What Made David Such a Man after God’s Heart?

I think this series will show us. I love that Henry O. Arnold started back at Samuel’s story to prepare us for the story of arguably the most influential king of Israel. Yes, Solomon was the wisest and richest, but David offered something that Solomon didn’t have. He was an average guy—a shepherd, no less—chosen by God to lead his country.

In a sense, it’s kind of the ancient Jewish version of a poor, everyday guy growing up to become President of the United States. If you know what I mean.

This five-book series is available as an eBook, in print, and as an audiobook, too! Henry read a snippet of it to us, and boy you get a feel for his love of Scripture and God’s people as he reads.

And if that wasn’t enough, he even gave us a hint of his upcoming Christian suspense/thriller “series. He says he has two books planned for sure, so… at least a duology, but maybe we can talk him into a trilogy at least? Get those odd numbers and everything?

The Singer of Israel by Henry O. Arnold

A singer’s voice inspires a troubled nation…A shepherd’s courage vanquishes a giant

The last official act of the prophet of Yahweh was to secretly anoint a replacement for the king of Israel who has been brought low by an unbalanced mind. The great prophet of Israel lives in fear of the wrath of the king. Then out of the hills of Bethlehem emerges the last-born son of a family of shepherds to become the unforeseen hero of Israel.

When David sings of the glory of Yahweh, this shepherd wins the hearts of the royal family and restores King Saul’s troubled mind. But when the singer/shepherd defeats the champion of the Philistines in single combat, David becomes forever known as “the giant slayer.” Saul quickly sees that David is now a threat to his kingdom and secretly plots to have him killed.

David may be the champion of the people of Israel, but he must live under the constant threat of Saul’s wrath until he is finally forced to flee for his life.

The Singer of Israel is a tale of triumph and tribulation, deepest love, and burning rivalries; the new epoch is given a voice…and it is The Song of Prophets and Kings.

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