A new children's book, 'A Pocketful of Seeds'

From Adventures of an Orthodox Mom...

A while ago I had the blessing of spending quite a bit of quiet time venerating the holy relics of Elder Joseph the Hesychast, or Papouli, as many refer to him. Needless to say, after that time I requested his intercessions even more incessantly.

Several weeks later we took a road trip to North Carolina. As my children slept peacefully in the back and my husband grew lost in his own thoughts, my mind stirred with story ideas. I had such an overwhelming desire to write a story about Elder Joseph. I prayed that he would plant a seed in my heart that would blossom forth into a story about his life and works.

Indeed a story was born during our 5-hour trek on I-95. Although the story is not about his life or works, I believe that Papouli undeniably sowed that seed in my heart and I like to think he would be pleased with the outcome.

I am delighted to present my first children's book, A Pocketful of Seeds, which will be available beginning December 1st. Pre-sale orders available. Contact Sylvia{at}OrthodoxMom{dot}com for details.