Cakewalk, Day Twenty-Two: Enamored
Welcome to DAY TWENTY-TWO of my August Cakewalk, where I’m celebrating the release of my latest romantic comedy, “The Icing on the Cake.” Today I want to share a couple of photos that mean a lot to me. The first is a picture of a Cinderella cake that I made for an auction at our church. The second is a photo of two of my granddaughters (Peyton and Brookie) eyeing the cake after winning it.
If you’ve been following my daily cakewalk, you’ve probably noticed that this isn’t my first doll cake photo. I actually think the “Tangled” cake I posted a few days back was a lot prettier. But the Cinderella cake has a special back-story, one that really tugs at my heart. You see, just a few weeks before baking this cake, I took Peyton to see the play Cinderella at a local outdoor theater. Afterwards, a reporter from the local paper (the Houston Chronicle) snagged a photo of the two of us greeting the actors. We made it into the paper! That memory was especially sweet because Peyton had the time of her life with me that day. And, as you can tell from the look on her face as she stared at the Cinderella cake weeks later, she was still enamored!
So, what does it mean to be enamored? One need look no further than this photo to get the answer. It means you can’t take your eyes off of something. When we’re enamored with the Lord, He’s our primary focus. We don’t look to the right or left. We stay centered/grounded.
If you’ve read “The Icing on the Cake” you know that Armando (who’s not exactly Prince Charming material) hasn’t always been “enamored” with the right things. He’s looked all over the place for fulfillment. How wonderful, to take his story–his flawed, messed-up story–and offer redemption! And how lovely, to craft him into the perfect hero for my Cinderella character, Scarlet, who has a few flaws and imperfections of her own. Now, that’s a real fairy tale, one that even the big girls will enjoy!
If you haven’t read Scarlet and Armando’s story, the timing is perfect! The book has just released and reviews are coming in. Pick up your copy at amazon or send me an email for a personally autographed copy.
Before you go, give the photo of Peyton one last glimpse. She wants to teach you a little lesson about what it means to be truly enamored.
