I've been published internationally!

Today, I received this awesome package in the mail . . .


It's the advance copies of my article, How Do I Help This Child: Seven principles for helping Primary children who have cognitive disabilities, which will appear in the international LDS magazine, Liahona, in February 2012. Six whole pages about how to help kids ages 3-12 during Sunday school classes. Six pages! That's huge in the magazine world!!! And the article is featured on the front of the magazine! We need more exclamation points!!!!  =)

I was sent copies in English, Spanish, and French. But the magazine is sent world-wide and interpreted into all sorts of awesome languages, like Chinese, Portugese, and so many more. It's so exciting to realize something I wrote is helping people all over the world!

And isn't that an awesome picture of me and my son? Thanks to the fabulous Erin Jensen. Oh yeah, and our guest reader, Mr. Blue Rock Monster, courtesy of my son, Isaac.  LOL!

What a WOW moment!

Would you like to comment?

Donna K. Weaver said...

It must give you chills, Danyelle.

Unknown said...

Huge congratulations, Danyelle! This is wonderful news. You are an inspiration to millions.

Joyce DiPastena said...

Oh, will it not be in the Ensign, too?

Steve Westover said...

Fantastic! I got goosebumps. Congratulations!

Joyce DiPastena said...

Hmmm, I wrote a CONGRATULATIONS!!!! comment too, but it appears to have disappeared. Well, CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!!!!! :-)

rebecca h jamison said...

That is so awesome that you're helping so many people. Parents with special needs kids in other countries will have new hope after they read your article.

Danyelle Ferguson said...

Donna & Steve - Yes! Big chills, lots of goosebumps! It took a lot of time and back and forth editing with so many committees at Church Headquarters. So it's incredible to actually see it all done and PRINTED! Ack! =)

Joyce - It was originally picked up by the Ensign, then the Liahona said they wanted it as well. So yes, I believe it's supposed to be in the February Ensign too. I can't wait for my Ensign to get here!

Rebecca - I started the article thinking of Church leaders here in the U.S., but then when the Liahona asked for it and I worked more with the editors, I realized what a huge need there is. Some countries don't have any resources for kids with special needs at all. Absolutely nothing! I sincerely hope they find some guidance and peace through the article.

Danyelle Ferguson said...

Anne - Thank you so much! I actually feel the same about you and everything you do for genealogy. Your books and testimony inspire me!

JoLyn Brown said...

Oh, this is so exciting. I know that as I was reading your book, I kept thinking how helpful what you wrote would be to the church. Its great that this article will reach so many people and languages. Congratulations!

Renae Weight Mackley said...

Such a blessing to so many people and a beautiful peacock feather in your cap! Congrats.

Suzie said...

Congratulations on getting your story published. It will be a great help!
I am the one keeping track of the blogs for the disability resource dept. of the church. This will be a fun journey for me!

Tapper said...

Just wow. I should be able to conjure up more than three letters, but no. This is just one big wow.
Love you!

Taffy said...

Nice, Danyelle! Congrats!

Tristi Pinkston said...

I'm so, so excited for you!!

kathryn_swinton said...

SO proud of you and Isaac! So excited to read it.

Jordan McCollum said...

That's so awesome! I'm really looking forward to it. I was released on Sunday, but I'll point this out to the new Primary Pres for sure.

RaShelle Workman said...

Very cool!!! Love the pic of you and your son

Rachelle Christensen said...

Danyelle, you are a wonderful person. I'm so happy for you, and I know this will touch so many lives.

kbrebes said...

Fantastic, Danyelle!!! I'm skipping happy for you!!!

Heather Moore said...

Wonderful! Can't wait to read it!

Debbie Davis said...

this is super uber exciting Danyelle!! SO wonderful, I am soo happy for you!!!! tons of exclamation points for you! you deserve everyone of them!!! love you girlie!