Hello everyone,
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for everything that has come together to bring Little Things to life. What started as a simple moment has turned into the beginning of a truly beautiful journey, and I cannot wait to see what lies ahead.
It all began with a simple assignment. I was asked to speak at church on Mother’s Day. The topic I was given was about being humble as a little child. I remember thinking, “That is a lovely topic, but how does it relate to mothers and Mother’s Day?” Mothers love hearing messages of hope, validation, and gratitude for all they are and all they do. I wondered how I was going to weave that into the message I was supposed to share.
Two nights before I was to speak, something unexpected happened. As I was drifting off to sleep, little words began running through my mind. I held onto them, forming them into sentences, and those sentences quickly turned into lines of poetry. I loved the idea immediately. It felt powerful, like something meaningful was unfolding. I wanted to write it all down, but my notepad felt too far away and my bed too cozy to move. Instead, I whispered a simple prayer that if these words were meant to bless others, God would help me remember them in the morning.
The next morning, I woke up and, to my amazement, remembered every single word, line for line. And then even more words began to flow. I grabbed a pen and paper and started writing. What poured out was a heartfelt poem, raw and deeply meaningful. I decided I would share it at the end of my talk, even if it was only for me, because it felt like something I was meant to do.
After speaking and sharing my assigned talk along with the poem, members of the congregation came up to me with tears in their eyes. They told me how much the poem meant to them, how it made them feel seen, and how deeply it spoke to their hearts. Almost everyone said the same thing: “You should publish this.” At first, I brushed it off as polite encouragement, the kind of thing people say after a vulnerable moment. But the compliments kept coming, and then I started to wonder… maybe I could.
Encouraged by their words, I shared the poem with a few friends and family members as a Mother’s Day message. Their reactions were just as enthusiastic: “This is amazing,” “It’s so good,” “You really should publish it.” That Monday, I decided to take a leap. I went online to learn how to publish a book and started doing some research. I filled out an inquiry form, and by the next day, I received a call from a writing agency eager to help me bring Little Things into the world as a children’s book.
I shared my vision with them. I wanted Little Things to make children feel loved and seen. I wanted it to remind mothers that they are worthy, loved, and enough, even when life is not perfect. I wanted it to speak to parents, grandparents, and caregivers of all kinds. Life is messy, but amid the chaos, it is the little moments of laughter, learning, and love that matter most. My hope is that Little Things will uplift, inspire, strengthen, and empower. I hope it will validate readers’ experiences and remind them to be grateful for the small, beautiful moments in their lives, whatever they may look like.
This is only the beginning. Little Things has already set me on a path I never imagined, and I am so excited to share the journey with you, every step of the way. Stay tuned as I document the process of bringing this story to life. It is going to be a wonderful ride.
~ Sincerely,
Jaime Rich
Author of Little Things