Violet Voices

Desires of the Heart

by Vasthi Acosta

My husband and I arrived home late, last Thursday. We returned from a committee meeting of the Marriage Ministry, which we lead. Splashed across our apartment door was a huge sign, clearly made by our teenage children, that read:

CONGRATULATIONS

MOM

Surprised and intrigued I rummaged through my brain, for anything that could possibly merit such a salutation. Then I did what every wife would do. I turned to my husband and accused, “Are you in on this?”

Maybe I was being “punked” ala Ashton Kutcher; or for those of you from my era, “Am I on candid camera?”

My husband quickly denied all charges and looked as surprised as me. We unlocked the door, stepped into the apartment, and we’re greeted by the thumping of running feet. My children coming to greet us. The last time that happened I believe they were four and seven years old, respectively.

“Mom. Mom. Carrie called. Carrie called.”

Carrie, who?

“She says you got a book contract. I wrote it down. Here look.” My son waved the yellow post it note.

My heart skipped a beat. Could it be true? My mind didn’t want to embrace the possibility. To climb into the hot air balloon and zoom above the trees, houses, and clouds, fueled by the the fulfillment of a heart’s desire. What if the balloon had no air and deflated right along with all my dreams and hopes?

“Mom, Mom– you’re going to be a published author!” My son hugged me, pride gleaming in his eyes. My daughter stood behind him bouncing up and down in excitement. They believed. Maybe I could too.

And so, I stepped into the hot air balloon and not only did it have air, but it soared!

My novella is one of four novellas to be included in an anthology, published by Barbour, titled, A Big Apple Christmas. It’s due out September 2007. The other three novellas will be written by Gail Sattler, Lynn Sowell, and my own personal angel, Carrie Turansky.

It is true. God does give us the desires of our heart.

Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4.

Amen!

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Written By: Vasthi Acosta
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