Gratitude - Suzette Civil-Noel

Suzette's uncommon yet joy-filled childhood in Haiti is disrupted by her mother's premature death. Raised with abundant love from older half-siblings, her caring father, and extended family, Suzette feels happy and secure. Her strong faith surfaces in her teens, sparked by vivid dreams from God showing His will for her life. Despite staunch objections, she joins the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Immigrating to the U.S. brings many changes, but Suzette finds community among fellow believers. She builds a new family, attends college, serves her neighborhood, and becomes an advocate for truth and justice. Throughout seasons of incredible blessing along with deep loss, Suzette's trust in God infuses her with resilience.

Intimate and lyrically crafted, this is Suzette's raw yet celebratory spiritual journey. With authentic vulnerability, she invites readers into her hopes, questions, mistakes, revelations, and passionate prayers. We walk beside her through life's joys and storms, witnessing her persistent surrender to God's guidance. Despite all uncertainty, Suzette's story resounds with the timeless promise: "I know the plans I have for you..."