About My New Book

The Well Spring Tree was born many years ago on a frosty late December day. As my son and I were leaving a small shop in our tiny town in Connecticut where an older lady sold Christmas trees, my son remarked that he felt sorry that the trees which had been passed over would not be going to a cozy home to celebrate a loving family’s holiday. We both agreed that sometime we should write a story about how a left over tree eventually finds a happy home. For many years I thought about the story and did some simple illustrations but it was not until recently that I finally put it all together.

In January of 2020, while helping little children master skiing at a local ski area, I became very sick with something quite peculiar. I assumed it was just a flu and I took a few days off to get over a high fever but then went back to work. Many of my co-workers were experiencing the fever, cough, shortness of breath and fatigue that I was experiencing but we kept on working. Now we have learned that being in the fresh air and sun on the mountain was probably the best place to be. I feel profoundly blessed to have had no idea what this was and, consequently, I had no fear. When work at the mountain stopped in March because of the pandemic, I once again focused on my long untouched story.

From the Bible we learn about Goliath of Garth and how a brave young David defeats the giant that everyone fears with his simple slingshot and one small stone (Sam, 1:17). Thinking about the fear surrounding this pandemic that was so prevalent in the world and my little story, it seemed timely to focus away from fear and to celebrate the strength, courage and perseverance of all who face adversity in their lives, no matter what form it takes. The giant Goliath of fear can be daunting but we must be strong in truth and our faith. As the Bible teaches, by trusting in God and his son Jesus Christ we can defeat fear of anything with the simple truths of love, courage, faith, and strength which David’s small pebble symbolizes. With confidence in God’s guidance and love, overcoming adversity leads to a brave and joy-filled life.

I hope this new book adequately conveys this hopeful message to children everywhere!

Please visit The Well Spring Tree’s page on our website to read more about the book and find out where to pick up a copy!