Guest post by Amanda Bibbo, author of Why Am I Here? It’s amazing how generous people are when a new baby is on the way. Selfless acts of kindness and gifts shower the incoming seedling prior to their first breath of oxygen. One sees an adorable newborn outfit and immediately purchases it, and it’s totally justified because it’s for the baby! Once I heard news that my older and only sister was having her first child, I knew I had to do something unforgettable and meaningful. So, I decided to write a children’s book. Not just any old children’s book. But a book that sparked questions. One with a grand message. One that educated in numerous ways. One that had a connection within our society. One that, when an adult read the book, they too, would be inspired. Finally, a book that each time it was read, the reader realized something new and amazing about the world and themselves. I guess you could say I went a little overboard. I put my heart and soul into drafting, researching, and discovering ways to communicate my message of love. And so, my rooting journey began. I sought to answer a question that … Continue reading An Oak Tree Finds Her Purpose