Comments on: Leepike Ridge

By: heatherlinn

heatherlinn — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:13:10 +0000

Glad everyone is enjoying Leepike. I’m rather fond of it myself but I know I’ve lost any sense of objectivity.

Jen,
Thanks for the warm ocean wishes. We’re hoping to get down over New Years. I surfed on the Oregon Coast this summer but I’m ready to see my own part of the Pacific.

Kirsten,
Sleep? Who needs sleep? Way overrated. We do our best to get enough to stay healthy. Seems like people who want to pursue the arts have to put in lots of hours before there’s any paycheck to speak of. So we lost a little sleep, but Nate got his writing done, and now we have a book. Good trade.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:25:29 +0000

Leepike Ridge was fabulous- I was so into the book I couldn’t put it down so I read it in one afternoon avoiding my household duties. It was great!

By: Jen Carlson

Jen Carlson — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:24:07 +0000

Hi Heather! Regarding your autobiographical post, we were so glad to know a bit more about you and your families’ history. I still remember doing 8th grade with Anna, and how she gave me a Santa Cruz Surf t-shirt for my birthday. That was huge. And just the other day, we walked with your dad at the PRC Walk for Life. And I hope to soon join the bible study your mom hosts on Thursday nights. We are grateful to know your family and their ministry in this town.

Though we are no surfers, we do empathize with you! It was hard for us to be apart from the ocean (the water, the cliffs, the freshness of the air, the fog, the moisture that makes one’s hair curly, the tourist traffic May thru August) while in Idaho, since its presence is all we had known. In Moscow, you trade the rolling waves for rolling hills, but the result is definitely not similar. So, though we can’t ride the surf, we can greet the waves for you, remind them of your love, and encourage them to pass on the stories of your water-riding powers to their children.

Seriously, we are grateful for the example you set in your life with Nate and your children. And though you kick and scream, we’re grateful you’re on the blog. God bless you!

Joe and Jen

By: leapib

leapib — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:35:54 +0000

I read it to my 6 kids and we all loved it! It is one of our favorite books that we have read together. It is up there with the Narnia books for the most loved. My 18 year old sister was visiting when we read it and she enjoyed it as much as the younger ones. It is a fun read for all ages! Many thanks to your husband for writing a great story! -Callie

By: Valerie (Kyriosity)

Valerie (Kyriosity) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:42:16 +0000

Groovy!

By: Abra

Abra — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:08:56 +0000

Everyone should own Leepike. Ben and I enjoyed it very much and are looking forward to reading to O. Ben especially appreciated all the literary references. (Valerie, you are welcome borrow our copy when you visit tomorrow).

By: Valerie (Kyriosity)

Valerie (Kyriosity) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:27:02 +0000

I bought a copy for a family with 10 kids. I keep begging for my turn, but I haven’t gotten it yet.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:37:53 +0000

I’m curious–do you and Nate get behind on your sleep or do you just not need so much sleep. (I won’t even ask if you sleep-in because I never knew a person with small children who could.)

By: maddie

maddie — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:16:50 +0000

Yes! We bought two! Pre-ordered them in fact…and gave one as a birthday gift…and my son CAN’T WAIT until 100 Cupboards comes out…(Too cool cover!) Wouldn’t you know his 13th birthday is Jan. 13? Couldn’t be better timing w/ the release date.