Can't Wait to Get to Heaven

I just finished a delightful book called Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg--excellent light summer reading--I read all 360 pages in one weekend! It is a comedy-with a touch of mystery- about an octogenarian, Mrs. Elner Shimmfissle, who was up in her fig tree one morning picking figs, was suddenly stung by wasps, fell out of the tree, died and went to heaven. The story follows her loved ones back home who are now wondering, "What is the meaning of life?" and the effect Elner had on their lives, as well as Elner's adventures in heaven. No heavy theology here, but lots of laughter! And, it includes recipes in the back of some of the delicious foods mentioned--I can't wait to try the Neighbor Dorothy's Heavenly Caramel Cake!

And H.--the epilogue made me think of you...take a look at the book the next time you go to a bookstore and see if it is something that might lift your spirits when you need it. It did that for me. :)

M.--I'll pass it on when Mom finishes it!