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Genre: Christian Living/Women
Book Title: Hearts of Purpose Vol. 1
ISBN-10: 1946497088
ISBN-13: 978-1946497086
About The Author
Gail Grace Nordskog has established the “Gail Grace Nordskog Collection” to embolden readers to live their lives with a “heart of purpose” for God’s glory. Gail has been involved in media for over two decades. She presently produces and hosts a program called Hearts of Purpose, that can be seen on her website, heartsofpurpose.com. Gail and Jerry Nordskog live in Ventura, California, where they have raised six children, four of whom were adopted from China.
About The Book
You have a call on your life. My desire is to encourage you to live life in fulfillment of that call. Following the example of Joan of Arc, you can be inspired to live out your purpose in first hearing from God and then taking your stand in following Him. Just as Joan of Arc could step forth in full confidence under the banner of her calling, so we too are under God’s banner as we step out to fulfill our purpose. Hearts of Purpose brings you ten real-life stories about ten ordinary women doing extraordinary things for the Glory of God. As you read of how God called these women to service, you will be motivated to explore His call in your own life. Let this reading experience be an invitation for you to take a step closer to fulfilling your God-given calling in Christ Jesus.
Mary Ann Ambroselli (chapter 1 starting on page 21)
On January 5, 1965, at 10:18 p.m. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces. I was told when the baby was born that I would not see him or be able to hold him, and that he would be taken to his awaiting adoptive parents. I also knew that adoptive parents often did not tell their adopted child that they were adopted, so chances were that he would never know about me. The morning after he was born, a nurse who did not know my baby was being adopted brought him to me and laid him in my arms. Another nurse came in right away and apologized for the mistake, and took him away. To this day, I am grateful for that moment.
I was able to look into his face and tell him I was doing this because I loved him and wanted him to have a life that a two-parent family could give him. The image of his perfect little face is imbedded in my memory. To date, I do not know anything about him or if he knows he was adopted. I continue to pray for him!
As I left the hospital with my mom, depression and sadness set in. I struggled with the meaning of life and what to do next. I did not want to go to church. Facing people there would be much too hard. Besides, all that had happened in my life did not reveal to me that God was loving or compassionate. And, I was sure He did not care about me. I spent my days crying a lot. I had six weeks from the day of my baby’s birth to change my mind about adoption, which I did consider. Dad said there was no way he would support me and the baby. Since I had no idea what I would do or how to support myself with a baby I decided that signing the adoption papers was best for all involved. Even though he may never read this, the following poem written for my son has brought me a lot of comfort.
Blood Mother Farewell
I’ve carried you beneath my heart, and now must let you go.
That you will not remember this, or me, as I do you.
The years will take you even farther from my reach and view. Now other eyes will cherish you, and other arms embrace,
Now other tears will fall for you, and other voices sing,
Yet this I do, that you may never want for anything; not even distant echoes of my weeping as we part; The name I name you, or the thunder of my breaking heart.
A Word From the Author
Hearts of Purpose, Volume I “The Call”
A Day in the life of Gail Nordskog
I very much enjoy rising early. 5:30 a.m. is my favorite time no matter what
the season is.
This started years ago when my children were young. At the time I had 4 school age children who
were full of chatter from the time they woke up until they fell asleep at
night.
In order to start my day peacefully I found 5:30 gave me
plenty of time to make a pot of coffee, snuggle with my puppy, read my Bible
and Journal.
I have pretty much kept that schedule all these years
although I can sleep in a little longer.
I only have one school age daughter at home. Kiana
is now a junior in High School and my puppy is ten years old. Mitzi is joined
by our 3- year-old Pomeranian, Foxi who faithfully follows the same routine
with us.
Usually after an hour and 2 cups of coffee I will go outside
to feed the Ducks. We can have anywhere
from 5 to 35+ ducks waiting to be fed.
We live in a harbor with a channel that leads to the Pacific Ocean
behind our home. These ducks are not
native to ocean waters. Most are
mallards the other 5 are just farm yard type of ducks who are too fat to
fly. These are my favorite as they hang
out here in the keys all year round.
By now my husband is up and helping with the ducks and the
dogs. Jerry usually leaves for work these
days between 9 and 10. He is a man who
does not see the word “retirement” in the Bible and has been in the Publishing
Business for years. Nordskog Publishing Inc.
is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. My husband just celebrated his 79th
birthday this year! I am not going to
tell you what birthday I just celebrated but I am grateful for another year!
I usually have several projects going on at the same
time. Filming and editing my TV program,
Hearts of Purpose is a continual project.
The Interviews of most of the authors can be seen on my web-site,
Heartsofpurpose.com. I will be in
studio 2X’s this week to help edit one of the shows. I’ve just recently purchased my own
professional video camera and have been able to film on location. Our 20 year old son, Daniel is often
available to help.
I try to get exercise in several days a week, meet with good
friends for lunch and support our children and grandchildren in their school
and sports activities.
Jerry likes to say we live a rich and full and bountiful
life! Yes, indeed we do!
Jerry and I have raised 6 children, four of our children
were adopted from China. We also enjoy spending
time with our 7 grandchildren.
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