Description

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After several recurring dreams about a tree where children would encounter God, Traci Vanderbush felt led to write a book for children that would release emotional healing, based on some of her personal experiences with the Father. Within the dreams, she kept hearing "Mr. Thomas and the Cottonwood Tree." She began researching cottonwoods and found that they exude a resin that some refer to as a "Balm of Gilead." This confirmed to her that there would be healing within the story. Her husband, Bill Vanderbush, offered illustrations which they chose to keep simple and without color in order to allow childrens' imaginations to paint a picture. Based in Austin, Texas, William and Traci continue their journey into discovering the immense goodness and grace of God, and His ability to bring healing and redemption into the most impossible situations. As a wife and mother, Traci desires to inspire others to hold to a hope that exists beyond our realm. For more information, please visit www.billvanderbush.com.

About the Author

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Traci Vanderbush enjoys the simplicity of being married to her best friend and childhood sweetheart, Bill Vanderbush, and being mom to two amazing people. She has a passion for writing, dancing, exploring creation, and admiring the Creator. She desires to bring hope to hearts of all ages through her writing. Certainly, every person has a dream deep inside, and Traci wants to see each person live their dream, no matter how small it may seem. A believer in redemption, she believes there is gold to be found in the most unlikely places. To learn more about Traci's other works, please visit http: //tracivanderbush.wix.com/vanderbush and also her husband's website, www.billvanderbush.com