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00:00:13yeah I understand yeah I'm I'm really excited too oh uh remind me when we go live for pre-sale
00:00:20I'm just on my way right now to drop off the physical copies to the bookstore
00:00:25uh yeah uh I can do that yeah chat's good hey oh sorry hi it's okay sorry I wasn't paying
00:00:35attention
00:00:35neither was I how'd the call with your publisher go good they want me to come in and go over
00:00:41the
00:00:41marketing strategy for the book launch I'm so proud of you I love you I love you too shall we
00:00:48we shall
00:00:56how's it coming over here good about halfway done
00:01:02thank you for letting me host your book launch it's already done a wonder for our holiday sales
00:01:08numbers which we need are you kidding me I wouldn't have wanted to do it anywhere else
00:01:14this story is special Natalie there's a lot of heart in it and the message is well we can all
00:01:21learn a little something from Adeline I'm glad you're part of it I just hope everyone feels
00:01:27the same way you do I know they will I just I don't want to disappoint anyone oh that's not
00:01:34possible
00:01:35dear thanks mrs jenkins I mean every word now I do want a cup of tea I was just about
00:01:41to put on a
00:01:42kettle sounds good
00:02:06please be seated god bless you oh and just a reminder sign of
00:02:14the cups are open for the choir for our candlelight Christmas Eve service we would love to have
00:02:20you all participate okay officially accepting guesses how many days until this baby makes a dramatic
00:02:28entrance I think I'm going with tonight you showed that last night you look amazing though how are you
00:02:36feeling good even if I haven't seen my feet since September Hannah you're absolutely glowing thanks it's
00:02:45pregnancy sweat it's quite warm in here really how's the firm good solid I just keep thinking it should feel
00:02:55bigger by now it will
00:02:56you're just getting started yeah but I couldn't do it without you Katie I'm just happy to help
00:03:02hey Tom thanks again for introducing me to that publisher oh of course I'm so glad it worked out
00:03:07we all can't wait for the book launch Natalie I've actually already told my mom she's got to get at
00:03:12least
00:03:12two copies you're signing up for the choir
00:03:18hey I don't know if I actually mentioned I host the church's men's bible study there's nothing fancy
00:03:24just a couple of us getting together oh yeah yeah I have a couple of other dads from the church
00:03:32too
00:03:33it's a really good group thanks
00:03:38men's bible study huh yeah I don't know why not I think it's a good idea
00:03:46dad Natalie can we pick up dinner at Lino's absolutely I am starving come on let's go
00:04:02dear heavenly father we are grateful for the blessing of this food and for the hands that
00:04:06prepared it as we get closer to this Christmas season help us to remember why we celebrate
00:04:14help us to see the people who need love and help us to be generous with our time and brave
00:04:20with our
00:04:21kindness thank you for the gift of your son Jesus Christ in his name we pray amen amen
00:04:36you ever gonna tell me what you're doing with that thing you've been uh carrying it around with
00:04:40you for months you have been a little secretive well because I didn't want to miss anything
00:04:46miss anything I've been trying to keep track of people like in a spy kind of way in a prayer
00:04:53kind of
00:04:54way last Christmas you helped answer prayers and this year I want to try too you made people feel
00:05:02really loved and I want to do that show people that they're not alone someone's paying attention
00:05:07like Jesus would that's really nice of you sweetie but it's a lot to take on you know but that
00:05:15doesn't
00:05:16mean I don't want to try I've been keeping notes all year for kids in my class people at church
00:05:22and in
00:05:22our neighborhood you might okay take a look no dad can I be excused I need to finish putting the
00:05:30candy
00:05:30canes on the Christmas cards for my class okay but be quick you still have your dinner to finish
00:05:43I think her heart's in the right place yeah I'm equal parts proud and worried I don't want her to
00:05:51be
00:05:52disappointed maybe we help her yeah I mean think about it we have both been so busy between your work
00:06:01get my book launch we've barely had any time to do anything fun and I think it would mean the
00:06:06world
00:06:07to her you know you did say that if I ever found myself answering prayers again that you would love
00:06:13to help did say that didn't I yeah yeah you know what I think it's a great idea
00:06:36come on kiddo eat up I'm late
00:06:43can I take a look at that list one more time sure just not the last page it's not the
00:06:49last page
00:06:50my own prayer why can't I see because because what please dad okay fine not the last page
00:07:13there's a lot of stuff in here kiddo I know I've been praying about it and I know God will
00:07:20show me the way
00:07:23can't promise we'll be able to answer all these prayers but we can definitely try
00:07:30really you want to help me yeah if you want me to
00:07:36you do why didn't you tell me about this sooner would have loved to help you do this
00:07:41I just I didn't want to bother you I know you're busy with work and Natalie's got so much going
00:07:48on with
00:07:48her book coming out I'm sorry if we felt too busy lately I want to change that just so I
00:07:57don't forget
00:08:03anything okay one more bite and then it's time for school oh and don't forget pops is picking you up
00:08:11today he's gonna take you to see the nutcracker he promised me we'd get puffer and chocolate
00:08:17hey your coat Caroline
00:08:24let's talk marketing for Adeline so as you can see here we're going for buzzy we're really excited about
00:08:32the launch early numbers are strong retailers are on board and we think this can be something really
00:08:40special right yes um well first of all wow this is this is so beautiful but I think we're missing
00:08:52something snowflakes I know I have Olivia in design working on it no no I mean um
00:09:03Jesus this is a story about an angel about answering prayers you know that was intentional
00:09:11what we love the story we love the message that's why we signed it but marketing is about first
00:09:17impressions who feels invited to pick it up Jesus is the message absolutely in the book 100% but for
00:09:25marketing we're thinking broader more universal we want to target a broader demographic and we think
00:09:31that if we lead with a uh the faith language right out of the gates then we limit the audience
00:09:36before
00:09:37they even open the cover but this the story this exists because of my faith I admire your conviction and
00:09:46I share it I do I agree Jesus is the reason for the season yes yes but but
00:09:57look think of it this way if we don't include Jesus in the marketing we have a chance to reach
00:10:04readers who
00:10:04wouldn't typically pick up a faith-based book people who don't have Jesus on their radar people who might not
00:10:10be
00:10:10searching for him but may encounter him through the story now it is a good story with a great
00:10:16message it's a big opportunity to meet people where they are but is that deceitful
00:10:23Natalie no goodness no it's marketing marketing right I just I don't want to lose the heart of why
00:10:33I wrote this and what this book means we don't want to lose that either I want you to think
00:10:39of
00:10:39this as the doorway Natalie not the house okay now about the book launch party yes we're doing it at
00:10:49mrs jenkins bookshop right which it's a it's a very lovely bookshop but the team and I we were thinking
00:10:55bigger
00:10:57bigger bigger bigger now this here is a list of all the large commercial retailers who are excited
00:11:04to host the event I just want you to take a look at it think it over we can go
00:11:10bigger than a community
00:11:11bookstore I want you to drink big on this this has massive potential I'll think about it great great
00:11:23it don't take too long
00:11:31hey this is Wes leave a message
00:11:46sorry I'm a bit slow today hey you're pregnant you are allowed to be slow
00:11:54so how do things with your publisher go it was good exciting uh also complicated complicated how
00:12:02they want to market the book in a more secular way like like less jesus more winter wonder
00:12:11they think it'll reach more people I mean I sort of get what they're saying
00:12:18so so do I but I don't know where the line is between being accessible and missing the point of
00:12:25this the whole book what does Wes think I don't know we haven't had a chance to chat about it
00:12:31yet
00:12:33oh you okay I think so probably just a Braxton Hicks contraction
00:12:41I know I joke about this baby coming any day now but just the closer I get the more I
00:12:47feel wildly
00:12:48unprepared what do you mean the nursery's half done at best the house is a mess I keep thinking that
00:12:56I
00:12:57have time and I don't Christmas and the outreach services I blinked and suddenly I'm nine months pregnant
00:13:06I don't think anyone ever goes ready yeah I just I keep telling myself that I'll catch up right that
00:13:16once Christmas is over I can breathe again Christmas does have a funny way of showing up whether we're
00:13:24ready or not I guess that applies for babies too I haven't even installed the car seat
00:13:33okay well now that is something we need to take care of yeah I can help you oh thank you
00:13:39you're welcome
00:13:40let's keep this going slowly yeah give me a sec
00:13:56Hank hey why don't you come in it's cold out there thanks Wes so much I do here got something
00:14:05for you thank you
00:14:07how's your day going so far hey what you got there oh uh nothing just bills and stuff
00:14:14um you're back early oh yeah things wrapped up quicker than expected now I just gotta fold these
00:14:20pamphlets for the Christmas tea service hi Hank afternoon Natalie how are you oh your daughter
00:14:25and her sons arrive here on a day now right later this week it's the first time I've ever hosted
00:14:30them
00:14:30for Christmas but I keep thinking what if it's not magical enough oh Hank it will be you know
00:14:38actually I was planning on making some gingerbread cookies today how about I bring some by with some
00:14:43frosting and sprinkles then you guys can decorate them really that wouldn't be any trouble at all
00:14:47no not at all well then thank you I'd love that sounds like a pretty great start to Christmas
00:14:53sure does have a good afternoon you two thanks Hank see ya what was that look what look the look
00:15:06you
00:15:06just gave me there's no look
00:15:20assembly line rules I fold you stack you don't want me to fold I think I'm good you got it
00:15:31men's bible studies tonight right
00:15:35mm-hmm you gonna go
00:15:39I don't know I mean my dad is taking Carolina the nutcracker tonight
00:15:44and I've got some book work I've got to get done so so it would make sense for you to
00:15:52go if you want to
00:15:56I just don't feel very confident with my faith at all
00:16:02well that's the point of the group to grow in a community together
00:16:11it's okay I'll text Steven later and tell him I'm coming
00:16:15I'm proud of you
00:16:19thanks for being so understanding with me while I figure all this out
00:16:23hey there's nothing to figure out this is just like any other relationship
00:16:30the more time you spend with the lord the deeper your relationship will get
00:16:43oh
00:16:44I uh told Caroline we'd help her with the prayer list if you're still up for it
00:16:49of course
00:16:52oh first one let's see a wreath for the coffee shop
00:16:57what if I picked up Caroline from school tomorrow and we can find the perfect one
00:17:01she'd absolutely love that oh okay before I forget my book goes on pre-sale this week and I know
00:17:08this is silly but
00:17:11could you come over and watch it go live with me of course I wouldn't miss it thanks
00:17:35hey Wes you made it come on in just about to get started everyone this is Wes Wes welcome
00:17:45thank you shall we yeah great you can take a seat there if you like thank you
00:17:55all right before we get started
00:17:57Steven
00:17:59any day now right
00:18:00we're officially in the baby can show up at any minute now zone
00:18:05and I'm pretending to be calm but I'm not
00:18:09that's fatherhood man you're doing great and panicking simultaneously
00:18:15yeah it gets easier the anticipation is the hardest part
00:18:19well all the prayers are welcome
00:18:22God chose you to be the father of this child
00:18:25that wasn't a mistake
00:18:28thanks guys
00:18:30should we pray for Stephen and Hannah and the baby
00:18:39Lord thank you for this new life on the way
00:18:42for strength peace and protection over Hannah as she gives birth
00:18:47strength and wisdom and strength for Stephen as he steps into this new rule
00:19:01I found this great recipe where you put sprinkles in the batter
00:19:06oh that sounds yummy
00:19:10what's up buttercup
00:19:12nothing
00:19:15it's the marketing for Adeline the angel they want to take the faith completely out of it
00:19:20what do you mean
00:19:23the team says that if the marketing doesn't include Jesus it's more likely to reach a wider audience
00:19:28and I know that they think they're helping reaching more people but I don't want Jesus to be
00:19:35an afterthought
00:19:37isn't that kind of the whole point
00:19:40and I just feel like that's kind of getting lost at Christmas time and I don't want that to happen
00:19:45with my book
00:19:47is there anything you can do about it
00:19:48I don't think so I was thinking of my contract earlier and they have full control over publicity and marketing
00:19:55it's a wonder they're even letting me have my book launch at Mrs. Jenkins bookstore
00:20:02I don't know
00:20:03I'm just kind of feeling burnt out
00:20:06sounds like you need some
00:20:09time to be still
00:20:11I think I'm going to try and answer some more prayers this year
00:20:14you know get back to the heart of the season
00:20:16really?
00:20:17yeah
00:20:17how?
00:20:19Caroline
00:20:21Caroline has a list
00:20:23turns out she's been keeping track of people's needs all year
00:20:26that's the most beautiful way to look at the world
00:20:30well tell me
00:20:31what's on my list?
00:20:32uh well let's see
00:20:33what's texted me yet?
00:20:37you want to answer one of those tonight?
00:20:39isn't it late?
00:20:41well
00:20:42the craft store's open till eight if we hurry we can make it and
00:20:46get some supplies for Caroline's teacher
00:20:49i love it
00:20:50i'll drive
00:20:54you go
00:21:01go
00:21:07no
00:21:08you
00:21:09you
00:21:10you
00:21:11you
00:21:11you
00:21:24you
00:21:40hey guys how's the nutcracker oh dad you wouldn't believe it the dancing mice and the sword fight
00:21:47it was so cool i want to hear more about it after you put on your pajamas and brush your
00:21:52teeth
00:21:55thanks again for taking her so how was bible study good yeah um i'm still new at all this faith
00:22:09church
00:22:12i know we went when i was a kid but after taking such an extended hiatus i i'm still finding
00:22:20my way
00:22:20back i keep wondering if i'm doing it wrong that feeling is natural and there's no right or wrong
00:22:29way to have a relationship with the lord all he asks of us is to show up which you're doing
00:22:38yeah
00:22:41it just feels like the other guys had more figured out than i do
00:22:45it's a season and it's great that you're building a foundation to grow with these men
00:22:51so that they can walk you through all the seasons
00:22:57pops remember when the sugar plum fairies were dancing and then it started snowing
00:23:01oh that was so cool that was my favorite part i want to do ballet lessons too got it
00:23:07those don't look like your pajamas
00:23:15she told me she wants to go again
00:23:27miss dawson are these new art supplies they are this basket was on my desk this morning
00:23:32who are they from i don't know but it came with this note
00:23:39miss dawson thank you for all that you do you are so loved and we are praying for you
00:23:44merry christmas
00:23:55natalie natalie it happened what happened miss dawson she got new art supplies
00:24:04did you have anything to do with it it was mostly my grandie now come on we've got a wreath
00:24:09and
00:24:09supposed to find and i know just the place let's go
00:24:33hey tom hi uh i'm gonna be a bit late gotta drop something off give me a call when you're
00:24:40done okay bye
00:24:53miss dawson can i help you
00:24:56i found these in my car i thought they could go to a good home oh thank you my kids
00:25:02love colored pencils
00:25:03oh they are so creative at that age aren't they
00:25:06i was actually a teacher here retired a few years ago taught fourth grade just down the hall
00:25:12it's my first year any advice oh i could write a book some things i learned the hard way
00:25:18um i find the kids work better when they have some responsibility
00:25:23assign two supply managers each week they will guard these art supplies and
00:25:28anything else you assign to them like treasure anything else if a lesson goes sideways stop and
00:25:34start reading out loud any chapter book will do that resets the classroom these are gold another
00:25:42favorite was to have a small stash of emergency wins crossword puzzles drawing prompts uh silent
00:25:48reading cards on the days when nothing goes as planned fourth graders smell panic
00:25:55thank you i really want to do a good job for them they only get one childhood
00:26:01i want to get it right the fact you're worrying about getting it right means you already are
00:26:05the rest just takes time these days might be long but one day you'll look back and be so proud
00:26:12of
00:26:12the work you did it's lovely to meet you miss dawson i didn't catch your name oh i'm katie well
00:26:20katie
00:26:20it was lovely to meet you thank you for all the advice you're probably really busy but if you have
00:26:27some time on your hands the school's hiring some substitute teachers i would love to put in a good
00:26:32word for you with principal gregson not that you need it well i will give it some thought have a
00:26:40merry
00:26:40christmas you too she always did the bows extra fancy she sure did i hope we can find something like
00:27:00it
00:27:07here
00:27:11natalie
00:27:14do you think it's hard loving someone for a really long time
00:27:21sometimes sometimes but i also think it can be the easiest thing if it's the right person like you and
00:27:31my dad
00:27:33i hope so me too you make him really happy you make me really happy wow you both make me
00:27:46very happy so i think we are all very blessed
00:27:54do you think god cares about little things like bows on cafes
00:28:00i think god cares about people and sometimes it's the little things that make people feel loved
00:28:10my favorite christmas thing is candlelight service i love how pretty the church looks
00:28:16only lit by candle that's mine too i just i love how quiet it gets you know it feels
00:28:23safe
00:28:33that's it that's exactly it high five do you think we should add a few more bows
00:28:43that's what we're doing right here natalie sands hi hi i'm bridget gardner i write for the belford
00:28:57falls gazette i've been hearing a lot about your book adeline the angel you've got quite a grassroots
00:29:02buzz going i'd love to talk to you about it find out your inspiration behind it where it came from
00:29:07your story your version thank you i um i'll have to think about it of course no pressure
00:29:17give me a call anytime i'll be around come on let's go hang this up
00:29:30well if it isn't west thornton hey peter how you doing good good what brings you in um
00:29:38i want to propose congratulations i've been looking for the right ring for a while now but
00:29:46everything feels almost right but not quite perfect i don't want to get this wrong
00:29:53you know what i've learned after all these years the right ring isn't about perfection
00:29:58it's about knowing who you're choosing and choosing her again every day after the ring should feel like
00:30:04you're forever i'll show you a few options we'll find natalie the perfect ring and if i don't have
00:30:10it in the store there's nothing saying i can't find it thanks peter how about this one
00:30:23it looks right it's perfect good job come on
00:30:51chris uh hi it's natalie sands natalie hi what can i do for you uh i was wondering if you
00:30:59had a quick
00:30:59second to chat through that marketing rollout absolutely of course what what can i do yeah uh
00:31:05look i again i am so grateful for everything you guys are doing i truly but you know this story
00:31:13it's
00:31:13it's rooted in faith and in jesus and i just feel like by removing that from the marketing we're gonna
00:31:20lose the heart of it i understand i hear you and i want you to know that we love the
00:31:27story and we love
00:31:28the message we're not trying to change what the book is this is about making sure as many people as
00:31:34possible find it now we've done the research and we found that a broader more secular facing campaign
00:31:41gives us the best chance at reaching the widest audience and once the readers are in the message
00:31:46it speaks for itself so you don't feel like it's hiding anything no i see this as opening the door
00:31:56and
00:31:57letting people find it where they are and if i wanted to do some interviews on my own uh speak
00:32:05with some local press uh conversations where i could speak openly about my faith and inspiration behind
00:32:11the book would something like that be allowed absolutely you're the the author and the voice of
00:32:17this we we fully support you 100 okay uh well thank you i really appreciate it chat soon
00:32:41okay so i have some news as you know mrs jenkins is letting me do a reading at the bookstore
00:32:47before before the launch the night before christmas eve but my book goes live for pre-sale
00:32:55tomorrow morning oh really oh god you're still coming by my house to watch it go live
00:33:00feeling kind of nervous of course i wouldn't miss it
00:33:05thank you miss katie for helping me answer a prayer miss dawson loved the art supplies i made
00:33:11you do this with them well thank you caroline i love it how's the rest of the list coming natalie
00:33:20helped me answer the second one i think we can do all of them and i think so too but
00:33:26your list is
00:33:27very long and it's okay if we don't finish at all i remember kiddo you don't have to do everything
00:33:33perfectly perfectly sometimes just showing up is enough i know pops miss katie can you help me get
00:33:41the cookies in the oven for dessert of course kiddo come on let's go
00:33:52you don't think she's putting too much pressure on herself do you i don't know
00:33:58but we're gonna do everything we can to help her what if it's not enough have a little faith will
00:34:05ya
00:34:11all right you wash i dry okay okay
00:34:28uh peter hey hi wes a ring just came in on loan it's a it's a special one-of-a
00:34:35-kind vintage diamond
00:34:37off the charts on all four seas that sounds perfect yeah but the thing is it's traveling
00:34:44it's uh going from new york to california the courier's coming to pick it up in the morning
00:34:50and uh if you want to see it you're gonna have to see it tonight because pictures will not do
00:34:54this
00:34:54justice all right i'm coming right now thanks peter
00:35:02all right
00:35:19hey this is wes leave a message
00:35:35hey peter oh hey wes
00:35:41i don't have a ton of time peter oh
00:35:44okay well one look is all you will need
00:35:57wow that was my reaction too
00:36:01that's in my budget
00:36:06this is perfect i'll take it that's what i thought you'd say okay
00:36:14oh well that's not ideal what oh the system's down i'll just have to reboot this will just take a
00:36:24minute
00:36:26okay uh yeah yeah yeah i mean it's fine all right i have a minute
00:36:50hey this is wes leave a message where are you wes
00:37:16how's it going over there
00:37:18well it's still just doing its thing it should i take a couple more minutes
00:37:23does this happen a lot well no it's not a lot a lot but when it happens it happens oh
00:37:29no
00:37:31what what now oh it's frozen again i'm gonna have to start all over
00:37:37this ring this ring really is the one but just a second
00:37:52hey this is wes leave a message
00:38:04any luck
00:38:05any luck because if not i'm gonna have to get going oh oh oh there we go oh great
00:38:11can i settle up i just have to log back on it it just takes a second
00:38:21oh no what now it says my password is incorrect
00:38:28you know what peter i'm uh i'm gonna put the ring on hold i gotta get going but i'll be
00:38:33back in an
00:38:33hour two tops i promise that goes against our policy you're you're pop you know what if i meant to
00:38:41have this ring it'll still be here when i get back it's in god's hands now
00:38:48oh
00:38:50i'm logged on
00:38:59sorry
00:38:59sorry you okay yeah just uh you're alive
00:39:05yeah what if they hate it no one's going to hate it
00:39:10where were you i tried calling you like three times oh uh yeah i was running errands the shop
00:39:18system went down and there's a whole thing sorry oh it's fine
00:39:27what are you doing i'm just pre-ordering my copy of adeline the angel oh
00:39:35it's chris hey chris natalie congratulations the first article just went live i emailed it to you
00:39:48there's no faith element again that's intentional it's strategic the goal here is reach
00:39:53okay which we have the article is from a huge outlet now you should feel proud okay trust the process
00:40:02listen i gotta run but congratulations and we will talk soon okay
00:40:13hey what's wrong i'm trying to be okay with the direction the publisher is taking the marketing and
00:40:20trust their vision but it's bugging me them leaving out the faith element i don't want jesus to get lost
00:40:29and what if i'm adding to the noise that consumerism i wanted this book to point people somewhere real
00:40:39how can i help
00:40:42i don't know
00:40:45i think i just need to get quiet
00:40:50i feel so disconnected
00:40:55i'm proud of you no matter what
00:41:01i'll see you at choir practice okay wait you're leaving yeah i just have uh one more quick air in
00:41:07the
00:41:07run and then uh see you in a little bit okay bye
00:41:18please give me the guidance on how to handle this i really need it right now
00:41:50is the ring still available
00:41:53All right, friends, let's bring the joy tonight.
00:41:58Is this everyone?
00:42:01It looks like it is.
00:42:03Okay, now, if you'll just turn to page 21, we'll get started, okay?
00:42:11Is she okay?
00:42:15Her friends didn't show.
00:42:18You feeling anybody?
00:42:21Still waiting for clarity.
00:42:24It'll come.
00:42:46They were supposed to be there.
00:42:49Maybe something came up.
00:42:52I don't want to let God down.
00:42:55Hey, come here.
00:42:59Every time I've prayed, something happened.
00:43:04Why not now?
00:43:12Jesus works on his own timing, not ours.
00:43:17We have to trust that he knows better than us.
00:43:20That his timing will be the right one.
00:43:23But what if it's not enough?
00:43:25What if I could be doing more?
00:43:28It's not up to you to do more.
00:43:31It's up to you to trust God.
00:43:35But if I don't finish the list, that means I failed him.
00:43:40No.
00:43:41If you love people, if you show up, if you try, that's already all God wants from you.
00:43:51God, this doesn't prove your faith.
00:43:54Your heart does.
00:43:56I bet God is very, very proud of your heart.
00:44:05I love you, kiddo.
00:44:06I love you, Dad.
00:44:13I just don't know what I'm doing.
00:44:15You know, the publisher, the marketing.
00:44:18It all feels wrong.
00:44:19Like, the message is getting buried under everything else.
00:44:23Have you thought about calling the journalist?
00:44:25Tell your story.
00:44:26I don't want to put Caroline out there like that.
00:44:29I get that, but Wes and Caroline might fully support you sharing it.
00:44:34I'll never know if you don't ask.
00:44:37Do you think you could help me with those boxes over there?
00:44:39Yes, of course.
00:44:43Where did you get these?
00:44:45I don't know.
00:44:46They were just here when I got in.
00:44:47By my office door?
00:44:48These are on Caroline's prayer list.
00:44:50She wanted new candles for the church.
00:44:52Maybe they're from Wes.
00:44:53Caroline?
00:44:54Or maybe somebody else is answering prayers.
00:44:57Hello, ladies.
00:44:58Just dropping off one more box of candles.
00:45:01I was cleaning out my closet, and I didn't realize how many I collected over the years.
00:45:07With the ones from last year burned down, I thought they'd go to good use here.
00:45:12I was recently inspired to give back.
00:45:28All right, here you go.
00:45:30Who's this one for?
00:45:31That one is for your paws.
00:45:38Dad.
00:45:40What?
00:45:41I'm trying.
00:45:45Hey, uh, so I wanted to talk to you two about something.
00:45:50Do you remember that journalist we ran into?
00:45:54Well, it turns out that she writes for one of the largest newspapers in the area.
00:46:00And I was thinking, how would you two feel about me speaking with her?
00:46:08About the Adeline, the angel story?
00:46:11About our story?
00:46:14I just, I just feel like with the direction the publisher is taking the marketing,
00:46:21I want to make sure that I am sharing the message of Jesus and not just selling another book.
00:46:28Of course, protecting you two is the most important.
00:46:33And I think you should do it.
00:46:37What?
00:46:39I think you should, too.
00:46:42I mean, if people knew why you wrote it, maybe they'd try answering prayers, too.
00:46:49You'd be telling the truth.
00:46:52And if that helps even just one person look up for themselves this Christmas,
00:46:57that feels worth it.
00:47:01Are you guys sure?
00:47:04Yes.
00:47:05Especially if we can help others.
00:47:08Okay.
00:47:10Okay, I'll go ahead and call her later, then.
00:47:17All right.
00:47:19So, who's next on the prayer list?
00:47:23Drew, the barista at the coffee shop.
00:47:26I see him studying all the time, and I know he works so hard.
00:47:30And he always gives me extra sprinkles.
00:47:34I want to make him feel special this season.
00:47:37I don't think he has anyone looking after him.
00:47:47Hey, I'll be right there.
00:47:49Sure.
00:47:54Bridget.
00:47:55Hi.
00:47:56Hi.
00:47:56It's Natalie Sands, the author of Adeline the Angel.
00:48:00So, I was giving your offer some thought, and...
00:48:04Do you have some time to meet?
00:48:06Yes.
00:48:14Hey, what can I get you?
00:48:16Can we get three hot chocolates to go, please?
00:48:18Extra sprinkles?
00:48:19Yes, please.
00:48:21I need three hot chocolates, one extra sprinkles.
00:48:25So, what are you studying?
00:48:26Oh, social work, but this year's been pretty rough.
00:48:29I mean, working, going to school full-time, trying to balance it all.
00:48:32It's been a lot.
00:48:33I got a final tomorrow.
00:48:35Well, hang in there.
00:48:37Thanks.
00:48:37My goal is to work with kids, make sure everyone feels left behind.
00:48:41That's a good calling.
00:48:42Thank you, and Merry Christmas.
00:48:44Merry Christmas.
00:48:45And good luck on your final.
00:48:47Thanks.
00:48:49Thanks so much.
00:48:50Merry Christmas.
00:48:50Merry Christmas.
00:48:51You forgot your present.
00:49:07Hey.
00:49:08Hey, Drew.
00:49:09The usual?
00:49:10Yeah, well, let's...
00:49:10Of course.
00:49:15This one's on the house today.
00:49:17Oh, thanks, Drew.
00:49:19Merry Christmas.
00:49:21Merry Christmas.
00:49:23So, tell me about the inspiration for this book.
00:49:26Uh, yeah.
00:49:27So, um, so last year I was feeling really lost, and, um, I happened to find this little girl's
00:49:34prayer list.
00:49:35Prayer list?
00:49:36Like a Christmas list full of things for other people, things she wanted for them and not for
00:49:43herself.
00:49:43Hmm.
00:49:44You know, it kind of sparked something inside of me, and, yeah, I wondered, maybe I could
00:49:49answer these prayers.
00:49:51Why?
00:49:52You know, I don't know.
00:49:54I kind of felt called to it.
00:49:56Like, you know, and the more I kept doing it, the more inspired I was, and felt inspired
00:50:01to write about it, and that's how Adeline the Angel was born.
00:50:05Hmm.
00:50:06Did you know this little girl?
00:50:08No, uh, it turns out that she happened to live in my neighborhood.
00:50:11The whole thing actually felt like it was very set up by God.
00:50:18But couldn't that just be a coincidence?
00:50:20I mean, yeah.
00:50:22Sure.
00:50:23But I didn't think it was.
00:50:26I felt like God was leading me on a path that I was meant to be.
00:50:33It feels a bit far-fetched, no?
00:50:36I don't think so.
00:50:39You know, God, God is always working behind the scenes in our lives.
00:50:45You just have to be open to receive it.
00:50:50So this book is selling well?
00:50:53Yeah.
00:50:55You're not keeping up with the numbers?
00:50:57I mean, most authors I speak to are glued to their stats.
00:50:59I choose to focus on the message, on sharing the word of God, especially this time of year.
00:51:07So you don't want people to buy your book?
00:51:09No.
00:51:10Of course.
00:51:11Of course I want people to buy my book.
00:51:13I, you know, I, I just, um, are you a believer?
00:51:23I was when I was younger.
00:51:27What changed, if you don't mind me asking?
00:51:32I don't know.
00:51:34I think life just got busy.
00:51:40It, it's a nice idea in theory that there's some higher being out there that cares about you and who's
00:51:48looking out for you.
00:51:49But I just, it just seems so far-fetched.
00:51:56Why?
00:51:58Because.
00:51:59How can you prove it?
00:52:02I, I don't think you can.
00:52:04Well, not the way that you're talking about.
00:52:06But I don't think that's the point.
00:52:10I don't think faith is something you can prove.
00:52:14I think it's something you notice.
00:52:18You know, those moments you can't quite make sense of when you put them on paper?
00:52:26Or the ones you could maybe try and explain away if you had the chance.
00:52:30You know, chalk it up to coincidence.
00:52:33But every once in a while, something lines up in a way that feels personal.
00:52:42Like it wasn't random.
00:52:45You know, like you were saying, like, someone is looking out for you.
00:52:49They care about you.
00:52:51They know exactly what you need.
00:52:55And I think at that point, you decide whether you're willing to believe that it means something.
00:53:06And if it doesn't?
00:53:11Faith.
00:53:15Faith gives me a reason to keep doing it.
00:53:19Even when it's inconvenient.
00:53:24Because I choose to believe that there is someone out there who loves us more than we could ever imagine.
00:53:34And sharing that message means more to me than any Bux Hill ever could.
00:53:46Well, thanks for this.
00:53:49It was very unexpected.
00:53:54And the story will go live the day of your book party launch.
00:53:57Thanks again for your time.
00:54:06Okay, so we've knocked off a few, but we still have a long way to go.
00:54:10Okay.
00:54:11Make sure you eat your breakfast.
00:54:12I will.
00:54:13I just want to make sure that we don't forget anyone.
00:54:15I don't want to let God down.
00:54:18Honey, we talked about this.
00:54:20I know.
00:54:20I just, I think we can be doing more.
00:54:23Maybe we split up.
00:54:24I'll give this page to Miss Katie, this page to Pops.
00:54:27Hey, Caroline, take a breath.
00:54:29I don't have time to breathe, Dad.
00:54:31We have prayers to answer.
00:54:39She keeps saying she doesn't want to let God down.
00:54:42And I keep telling her that she doesn't have to do everything perfectly, but I don't know if I'm saying
00:54:46the right thing.
00:54:47I don't want to mess this up.
00:54:49You're not messing anything up.
00:54:51You're showing up.
00:54:53You're a good support for her.
00:54:55Faith isn't about shielding our kids from disappointment.
00:54:58It's about showing them what to do when it comes.
00:55:02God doesn't just disappear when things don't go the way they hoped.
00:55:05You had an opportunity here to teach Caroline that sometimes we can get in our own way, following our own
00:55:12desires.
00:55:13And that's not in alignment with what God wants for us.
00:55:17When that happens, we have to step back, get quiet, and recenter.
00:55:23Yeah.
00:55:25I hear you, Dad.
00:55:27But I'm also planning to propose to Natalie this Christmas.
00:55:33Well, son, that is so exciting.
00:55:35I'm thrilled for you and for Caroline.
00:55:39To love, to faith, and to not doing any of this alone.
00:55:51Oh.
00:55:53What?
00:55:54It's your tree.
00:55:56You can do it ever you want.
00:55:59Oh.
00:56:00Right.
00:56:03Yeah.
00:56:05Much better.
00:56:09So, uh, I spoke with that journalist this morning.
00:56:12How'd it go?
00:56:14I don't know.
00:56:15I, I think I might have tried too hard to explain everything.
00:56:20Instead of just telling the story, I think it might have come across like I was trying to convince her
00:56:26of something.
00:56:27And now I just keep playing it over and over and over in my head thinking I made it worse.
00:56:32Worse how?
00:56:33Like I talked her out of it.
00:56:35Like I made faith seem heavy instead of hopeful.
00:56:42I was just trying to get the heart of my message out there, but I feel like I might have
00:56:49made things worse.
00:56:51I don't know what she's gonna write.
00:56:53I'm sure you did great.
00:56:55Maybe I could call her, try and explain, or I could speak with a new journalist, uh, try again.
00:57:02Is that really what you want to do?
00:57:06No.
00:57:10I have something for you.
00:57:16Uh, you don't have to wait for Christmas.
00:57:28I know you do your best thinking when you write, so I felt that maybe this would help right now.
00:57:36Yeah.
00:57:42I love you.
00:57:44I love you too.
00:57:48It's all gonna work out.
00:57:51Just gotta have faith.
00:57:54Yeah.
00:58:06Dear Natalie, I hope it's okay that I wrote in your journal first.
00:58:10I love having you in my life, and I know my dad does too.
00:58:13Merry Christmas.
00:58:14Love, Caroline.
00:58:19I love you.
00:58:22I love you.
00:58:33I love you.
00:58:48come in
00:58:54hey what's going on here
00:58:57we are going to answer some prayers
00:58:59can you guys help me pack up a couple boxes for hank
00:59:01his daughter and his grandsons are going to be here any day
00:59:03and he needs some christmas decorations
00:59:05come on
00:59:07sure
00:59:08you can take that
00:59:09now if you could put those in the box for me that would be great
00:59:11in the box
00:59:12right there that box right on there
00:59:17he's here
00:59:22hey you guys
00:59:24what's all this
00:59:25so i was cleaning out my christmas closet
00:59:27and happened to have a few extra decorations
00:59:30i wanted to see if they could be of some use for you
00:59:32are you sure
00:59:33yes i have so many christmas decorations
00:59:35seriously you would be doing me a huge favor
00:59:38well thank you
00:59:39how many houses do you have left on your route
00:59:42i'm nearly done
00:59:44we can go by your place when you're done your shift if you'd like
00:59:47wonderful
00:59:48thank you
00:59:55next time maybe we could roast the marshmallows instead of putting them all in your hot cocoa
00:59:59i like them in the hot cocoa
01:00:05oh it's chris sorry
01:00:07one second
01:00:11hey chris
01:00:13we have a situation
01:00:14what kind of situation
01:00:16we just got a call from a journalist asking for a comment
01:00:20now they didn't give us much but whatever article they're going to be running it is
01:00:23very off-brand
01:00:25i can explain
01:00:26it's a little too late for that
01:00:28this is
01:00:29not good
01:00:31let's just say a prayer that whatever article that they run
01:00:35it doesn't blow everything up
01:00:36the article goes live in two days
01:00:38so let's just talk then and assess the damage
01:00:41okay
01:00:48come on
01:00:49pick up pick up pick up
01:00:51hi it's bridget
01:00:52please leave a message
01:01:10what is it
01:01:11are you okay
01:01:15i shouldn't have talked to that journalist
01:01:26you couldn't have said anything that bad
01:01:27well whatever i said it was enough to make the publisher very unhappy
01:01:32well you'll just have to wait until the article goes live
01:01:36it's in god's hands
01:01:39hey you know what you need
01:01:41time machine so i can read you that interview
01:01:43hmm
01:01:44something to get you out of your head
01:01:47what's left on caroline's prayer list
01:01:51uh let's see
01:01:52uh we got a wreath for the coffee shop
01:01:55a gift for drew
01:01:56oh we took those christmas decorations to hank today
01:01:59oh
01:01:59uh church got some new candles so that leaves a few things
01:02:04help miss hannah get ready for the baby
01:02:06oh that's such a fun one
01:02:10you know caroline was right
01:02:11i have been so focused on myself and
01:02:15on this book and how it will be received
01:02:17when i should be focused on him
01:02:20and giving back
01:02:23i love that she brought back the prayer list this year
01:02:26we should make it a tradition
01:02:29i would love that
01:02:32hey where are you going
01:02:34oh we are going to get you out of your rut by doing what jesus taught us to do
01:02:38i love others
01:02:40go on let's go answer a prayer
01:02:55hi
01:02:56we thought you could use a little celebrating before the baby comes
01:03:03hi
01:03:06and for natalie
01:03:19may god's word be a lamp to your feet
01:03:22and a light to your path
01:03:25may you always remember that you are beautifully
01:03:28perfectly
01:03:29holy made
01:03:33i can't thank you all enough for showing up today
01:03:36we're happy to do it
01:03:38we've been there
01:03:41i think i've spent
01:03:42so much time trying to
01:03:44be a good villager
01:03:46i forgot i needed a village
01:03:49thank you for being in my village
01:03:52this baby is
01:03:53very lucky
01:03:54no we're so lucky
01:03:57and you don't have to do it alone
01:04:00community is the key
01:04:02and it's a good reminder for this season
01:04:04for all seasons
01:04:05i remember being so nervous
01:04:08when i was in your shoes
01:04:10you got any tips
01:04:12well
01:04:35hey
01:04:37good timing
01:04:38i thought you were a bad guy
01:04:40nope
01:04:40just a guy who's bad at cooking
01:04:42well doesn't look like it to me
01:04:43what made you decide to do all of this
01:04:46i wanted to do something special for you tonight
01:04:48no book stuff
01:04:49no answering prayers
01:04:52just us
01:04:55you know natalie
01:04:56i've been thinking
01:04:59and
01:05:06can you try the sauce for me
01:05:07i feel like it might need some more oregano
01:05:11yes
01:05:14look at all this
01:05:19the guys were great
01:05:21gave me a lot to think about
01:05:23oh i'm so glad you're leaning into that relationship with them
01:05:25me too
01:05:26it's been a long time since i've let myself have time for friends
01:05:30well community is key
01:05:32it is
01:05:34and since i've met you i've found my community growing in ways i couldn't have imagined
01:05:42do you hear that
01:05:44hear what
01:05:45that music
01:05:48there's no music
01:05:49uh
01:05:50yeah there is
01:05:51will you dance with me
01:05:53what
01:05:54no
01:05:55that wasn't music
01:05:57come on
01:05:58okay
01:06:12thanks for making me feel like i have a place where i belong
01:06:15you make it easy
01:06:19you know
01:06:22you and i
01:06:25we make a pretty great team
01:06:28and
01:06:32have i told you lately you're my dream woman
01:06:36well that might be the most romantic thing you've ever said to me
01:06:46i love you
01:06:47i love you too
01:06:49can't wait for tomorrow
01:06:51you too
01:07:01hey this is wes leave a message
01:07:08okay before you tell me not to make a big deal out of this
01:07:14i made you something
01:07:16you didn't have to do that
01:07:17when you didn't have to clean my shower
01:07:19so
01:07:20we're even
01:07:27there's a place to write down prayers
01:07:30notice needs and
01:07:31take small steps to love people well
01:07:35all year long
01:07:37anna
01:07:41they're inspired by adeline
01:07:44and by you
01:07:46but mostly by caroline
01:07:49i thought it could be a good way to help people
01:07:51keep their own prayer lists
01:07:53notice people
01:07:54do something about it when they can
01:07:57community
01:07:59which was
01:08:01a prayer i've had for you
01:08:04so you wouldn't feel like the weight of the world
01:08:08or the church
01:08:09or christmas
01:08:12or others
01:08:13it's all on your shoulders
01:08:17you show up for this community
01:08:19all the time
01:08:21we want to show up for you too
01:08:27thank you
01:08:31learn to have a village
01:08:33and not just be a villager
01:08:37well
01:08:37in the spirit of being a villager
01:08:41can i talk to you about something
01:08:43anything
01:08:44always
01:08:46so i did call that journalist
01:08:49how did it go
01:08:51in the moment it was
01:08:52it was really good
01:08:54but then after she left
01:08:55i
01:08:56i felt like i overshared
01:08:59like i was trying too hard to compensate for something
01:09:01and then
01:09:02she called the publisher asking for a quote
01:09:04and then they called me
01:09:05because they didn't like the direction she was taking the article
01:09:08and now i just
01:09:09i can't stop freaking out
01:09:11thinking that i've basically ruined everything
01:09:13natalie
01:09:13one
01:09:14bad article
01:09:15isn't going to make or break you
01:09:17or your literary career
01:09:19if that journalist didn't like your story
01:09:21write it out
01:09:23the media cycle is so quick
01:09:26the article will be old news in a couple of days
01:09:28pun intended
01:09:31hey
01:09:32you have worked so hard
01:09:35this moment
01:09:37don't let anyone take that away from you
01:09:42thank you for being my friend
01:09:44girl
01:09:44easy
01:09:45what would i do without you
01:09:47what would i do without you
01:09:50thank you
01:09:52all right let's put these in
01:09:53yes
01:09:55so if we maybe take a hug
01:09:56this one
01:09:57yeah i love
01:10:04hey kiddo
01:10:07can i run something by you
01:10:08what's up
01:10:11since
01:10:13your mom passed
01:10:15it's just been me and you against the world
01:10:18and we've done everything together
01:10:22and i really feel like you are the greatest gift i've ever been given
01:10:26you're being really sappy dad
01:10:28i know
01:10:30i know
01:10:31um
01:10:31what i'm saying is
01:10:34it's just been us
01:10:37until natalie came along
01:10:39and she made you smile again
01:10:42and she made me smile again
01:10:44and that it was the two of you against the world
01:10:46and
01:10:46i've just been trying to keep up
01:10:51and i've been thinking
01:10:53about us
01:10:54about our family
01:10:56our future
01:10:58and
01:11:00i was wondering how you'd feel if
01:11:05if i asked her to marry me
01:11:09i think that'd be a really good idea
01:11:12you do
01:11:14i think she makes us both
01:11:15really happy
01:11:17you have my blessing
01:11:19but
01:11:20only
01:11:21if you can promise one thing
01:11:22name it
01:11:24that we still do pizza night
01:11:25and
01:11:26that she still sits with me during church
01:11:28deal
01:11:29i love you kiddo
01:11:35i love you dad
01:11:39i hope she says yes
01:11:42me too
01:11:46i am going to throw that thing out the window
01:11:48if you check that news site one more time
01:11:50i just don't know why the article hasn't gone live yet
01:11:52maybe
01:11:52it's a blessing in disguise
01:11:54come on
01:11:55let's go enjoy ourselves
01:12:00trying to find the nuclear launch codes
01:12:03something like that
01:12:06actually
01:12:07there's something i've been meaning to talk to you about
01:12:10i've
01:12:11loved helping you at the firm
01:12:14you've become one of my best friends
01:12:15but
01:12:17i feel like i'm being called to do something else
01:12:19to go back to teaching
01:12:22wow
01:12:23i didn't know that was something you were considering
01:12:25it wasn't until
01:12:27i ran into caroline's teacher
01:12:29and she told me the school needed substitutes
01:12:32so yeah
01:12:33it's been on my heart ever since
01:12:35well
01:12:35then i think you should listen to that
01:12:37as long as you're still going to be around
01:12:39to help me plan the firm christmas party
01:12:41i couldn't do that without you
01:12:43deal
01:12:47hello
01:12:48everyone
01:12:48um
01:12:50first of all thank you so much for being here today
01:12:52it
01:12:53truly means the world to me
01:12:55having you all here
01:12:57this
01:12:57book
01:12:58was
01:12:59inspired by each of you
01:13:02now it might be my name on the cover but
01:13:04it doesn't belong to myself alone
01:13:08it came from this town
01:13:10from showing up for each other
01:13:12from noticing
01:13:14from
01:13:15choosing service
01:13:17even when
01:13:17it is easier to be comfortable
01:13:21it came
01:13:23from a beautiful friend of mine
01:13:27who helped me remember
01:13:28to slow down
01:13:29this time of year
01:13:32and be in community with others
01:13:37now uh
01:13:37before i begin the reading
01:13:40could you all do me a favor and join hands with the person next to you
01:13:47thank you
01:13:48lord
01:13:49we are so grateful for this wonderful community
01:13:53for the ways that you show up through small acts of service
01:13:56through open hearts
01:13:58and through people who are willing to serve
01:14:01help us to keep our focus on others
01:14:04not just
01:14:04this time of year
01:14:06but throughout the entire year
01:14:08help us to carry your message beyond the lights
01:14:11the music
01:14:13and the gifts
01:14:14we are so thankful
01:14:16for the greatest gift of all
01:14:18your son
01:14:20in his name we pray
01:14:21amen
01:14:23amen
01:14:24oh my gosh
01:14:26i think i'm in labor
01:14:28ah
01:14:28yeah
01:14:30definitely in labor
01:14:39okay
01:14:40i just got off the phone with steven
01:14:42hannah is doing great
01:14:43but he's gonna keep us updated throughout the night
01:14:47have you guys seen wes
01:14:50no
01:14:51not me
01:14:52no
01:14:54oh uh
01:14:55miss jenkins
01:14:56you haven't seen wes have you
01:14:57no sorry
01:15:04hey this is wes
01:15:05leave a message
01:15:16natalie
01:15:18bridgette hi
01:15:19thank you so much for coming
01:15:21thank you for the invite
01:15:24and thank you
01:15:24for the beautiful article
01:15:26for not
01:15:26shying away from the heart of it
01:15:29from jesus
01:15:31i meant
01:15:31every word
01:15:32so
01:15:33will there be a sequel
01:15:36uh
01:15:37i don't know
01:15:38i
01:15:38i guess it would have to
01:15:40feel right
01:15:41like this one did
01:15:42can i ask you something
01:15:45if the commercial side of all this makes you uneasy
01:15:48would you ever consider something else
01:15:52like what
01:15:53a charity
01:15:54something that
01:15:56lives beyond book
01:15:58a way to spread the words through action
01:16:02i hadn't thought of that
01:16:05i'll have to pray on it
01:16:06thank you
01:16:08i really hope to see you again
01:16:10you know i usually attend the eleven o'clock service
01:16:13eighth pew on the left
01:16:15just in case
01:16:18i'll
01:16:19remember that
01:16:27there you are
01:16:28where did you disappear to
01:16:30oh i just had to
01:16:31take care of something
01:16:34something like
01:16:35what
01:16:36just stuff
01:16:37no big deal
01:16:39it kind of is
01:16:40i've been looking for you everywhere
01:16:42i know
01:16:43i just had to
01:16:45do a thing
01:16:47what kind of a thing
01:16:49you know
01:16:50you've been doing this
01:16:51a lot
01:16:52lately
01:16:53you've been
01:16:54dodging and disappearing
01:16:55and
01:16:55and acting like you're somewhere else
01:16:57even when you're standing right in front of me
01:16:59that's not true
01:17:00well then help me understand
01:17:02because right now
01:17:03it feels like you're keeping something from me
01:17:04Wes
01:17:06what's going on with you
01:17:08i just wanted to celebrate with you tonight
01:17:10i know
01:17:11i just didn't expect to
01:17:13look
01:17:14i'm sorry
01:17:18it's getting late
01:17:19i'll see you at church
01:17:33oh here they come
01:17:34yeah
01:17:35here's katie
01:17:36you too
01:17:37hi
01:17:38do you have a moment
01:17:39of course
01:17:40so
01:17:41one year ago
01:17:42i put on my prayer list
01:17:43that i prayed for my dad
01:17:45to be happy again
01:17:46and since he met natalie
01:17:48that happened
01:17:49he's never been as happy as he is now
01:17:52so
01:17:52we were gonna ask you
01:17:54if it's okay
01:17:55eh
01:17:56miss stans
01:17:57i would love
01:17:59for your permission to ask
01:18:00for your granddaughter's hand in marriage
01:18:02yes
01:18:03caroline
01:18:04you two are such a gift
01:18:06hey guys
01:18:07what's everyone doing
01:18:09nothing
01:18:11just uh talking
01:18:12yep talking
01:18:15okay
01:18:15uh well
01:18:17should we take a seat
01:18:18the service is about to start
01:18:19yeah
01:18:20yeah
01:18:23of course
01:18:24i'll give you my blessing
01:18:25thank you
01:18:31born to you this day
01:18:32in the city of david
01:18:33a savior
01:18:35who is christ the lord
01:18:36and this will be the sign to you
01:18:38you will find a babe
01:18:40wrapped in swaddling cloths
01:18:41lying in a manger
01:18:43and suddenly
01:18:44there was with the angel
01:18:46a multitude
01:18:47the heavenly host
01:18:48praising god
01:18:49and saying
01:18:49glory to god
01:18:51in the highest
01:18:52and on earth
01:18:53peace
01:18:53good will
01:18:54toward men
01:19:00natalie
01:19:01hey
01:19:02hi
01:19:03what's up
01:19:04beautiful service
01:19:06i'm really glad you came
01:19:08me too
01:19:10i'll see you next week
01:19:12eighth pew on the left
01:19:13right
01:19:14yeah
01:19:21hello
01:19:23natalie
01:19:24hi
01:19:24i am so sorry to call you on christmas eve
01:19:26but
01:19:27that article
01:19:28bridget garner's piece about
01:19:30the origin of the book carolyn's faith
01:19:33bridget's follow-up about
01:19:35the prayer cards at the launch
01:19:36and the potential for a charity
01:19:39well we've been getting a lot of inquiries
01:19:41and the message
01:19:44it's done more for the book than our marketing ever could have
01:19:47i should have trusted your vision gone
01:19:49with what was authentic to you
01:19:51your message
01:19:53it wasn't
01:19:54my message
01:19:56it was the message of jesus
01:19:59and i understand that you were just trying to reach to broader audience
01:20:03well
01:20:04everyone here agrees that we want to follow your vision
01:20:07from start to finish for the sequel
01:20:10that is if you'll
01:20:12you'll have us
01:20:17i'm sorry
01:20:19yes
01:20:20thank you um
01:20:22is it okay if i give it some thought and call you after christmas
01:20:26of course
01:20:27i'm natalie
01:20:28merry christmas
01:20:29merry christmas
01:20:35is everything okay
01:20:39i just got offered a sequel
01:20:41wow
01:20:42congratulations
01:20:43thank you
01:20:44thank you
01:20:45tom does your firm have any experience in non-profits
01:20:48do we have any experience natalie are you kidding we we almost live there
01:20:53i'm thinking i want to start a non-profit adeline's acts
01:21:00you know if i'm going to do this again i want it to be bigger than just a book
01:21:03i want to give back
01:21:05for real
01:21:07you think your firm could help me with that
01:21:09of course
01:21:09we'd be happy to
01:21:13have you guys seen west
01:21:17no
01:21:17no i haven't seen him
01:21:19this is for you
01:21:21what's this
01:21:22just read it
01:21:24let's just go home and make some pizza
01:21:25yeah
01:21:26let's go
01:21:26we'll see you there
01:21:33let's go
01:22:05for caroline to feel supported in her journey
01:22:09for my dad to trust that his work matters and to not feel the need to prove himself
01:22:14for katie to remember who she was before she started putting everyone else first
01:22:18even though she's been very helpful to my father
01:22:21and to find joy for herself again
01:22:25for natalie to have a successful book launch
01:22:27and to realize
01:22:29she doesn't have to do everything on her own
01:22:36what's this
01:22:38my prayer list
01:22:41i had some things
01:22:43weighing on my heart
01:22:44and i figured
01:22:46god might have had something to do with them
01:22:50so i took a page out of caroline's playbook
01:22:52and
01:22:53prayed about
01:22:58i'm sorry i've been so distant and distracted
01:23:01wes i'm sorry for the things that i've said
01:23:03that's warranted
01:23:06i haven't been honest with you
01:23:15since i first met you
01:23:18i've known you were different
01:23:21the way you move through the world is unlike
01:23:23anyone i've ever met
01:23:25and when we started dating
01:23:27i felt like
01:23:29everything about my life just clicked
01:23:35you changed me for the better in so many ways
01:23:37and given me a community i didn't realize i needed
01:23:42and i've been given a lot of thought about that
01:23:45about what that means for me
01:23:47for caroline
01:23:50and i realized
01:23:53every future i envision for us
01:23:57includes you
01:24:01i don't want to do any of this without you
01:24:04i love you so much
01:24:08so
01:24:08that only stands
01:24:10no
01:24:19will you marry me
01:24:22yeah
01:24:24absolutely yes
01:24:44i love you
01:24:45i love you
01:24:52did she say yes
01:24:53she did
01:24:59i'm so glad
01:25:00i love you natalie
01:25:02i love you too caroline
01:25:04do you know what was on the last page of my prayer list
01:25:09i've been praying for this all year
01:25:18awesome
01:25:19bye
01:25:35cool
01:25:37one
01:25:38i
01:25:40i
01:25:40i
01:25:40i
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