Author Christina Berry & Her Grandfather's Advice

My guest today is Author Christina Berry who asked to tell us about some advice she made good use of. Here's Christina:

"This advice didn't come from a strong woman. In fact, it came from my darling grandfather, but it's about being a strong woman.

I had been dating a boy for a few years, and though I was only a senior in high school, my grandparents could tell I was very serious about him. During a visit to their house in South Lake Tahoe, my grandpa took me out to the Keys and parked the truck looking over the water. "Christy, no matter what, you finish college. You get a degree."

Of course, I will, I thought, but I promised anyway. There was never a time when I considered dropping out ... not when I married the boy during Spring Break of my freshman year ... not when I had our first baby during my last semester. But I always heard my grandpa's voice and knew I wanted to please him and keep that promise.

Here I sit, 15 years later, as a single mother who is grateful beyond words to have a college degree. I've come to see that a strong woman plans ahead for her future. While others might not face divorce, their spouse might die or get laid off. Part of strength is the putting aside of talent and training for such a time it is needed.

Love you, Grandpa!"--Christina

That was good advice! And I'm glad you followed it. Christina's first book, The Familiar Stranger, is out now.

Drop by

www.christinaberry.net OR
www.authorchristinaberry.blogspot.com OR
www.ashberrylane.net

to learn more about Christina and her book!--Lyn