My wish is that as you read this collection of real life experiences, you will feel as though you have unexpectedly run into a trusted, long lost friend who confided in you and shared some incredible personal moments. I hope this book will bring you comfort, a few chuckles, some inspiration or possibly all of these. -Carol “Carol Baird has discovered the real secret… that there is no secret. God’s messages are there for the taking - we just have to pay attention long enough to see them. A Swift Kick to get that attention is what this book delivers, in a heartwarming and human way.” - Linda Gerber, Author Now and Zen, The Finnish Line, Death by Bikini(2008), Puffin http: //www.lindagerber.com/ “I had an opportunity to read the chapter and I thought it was great. I felt like it really captured everything that happened that day in Columbus.” - Adam Taliaferro, former Penn State football player http: //www.taliaferrofoundation.org/ “Inspiring and uplifting, . a true testament to the power of prayer. stories that are both entertaining and enlightening. My favorite is "Surprisingly Spiritual Speaker,” the beautiful Violet Moon story. please enjoy Carol’s spiritual and compassionate stories, keep them near by because when you read them, you will know, that everything is going to be alright.“ - Rattlesnake Annie, Country-Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter http: //www.rattlesnakeannie.com/ "This little book is a blessed reminder of how the Holy Spirit is connecting us and guiding us in so many ways throughout our lives.” - Ruth Gilmore Ingulsrud, Author Kidsermons http: //www.kidsermons.com/ “I appreciate your willingness to include the story of "Violet Moon” and how God can work in mysterious ways. Thank you for undertaking this book as a labor of love.“ - Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton, Supreme Court of Ohio