On 22 April 2017, in one of the reading halls of the National Library of Latvia, with windows facing the beautiful panorama of Riga, the presentation of the book “My Flight” by Ailita Kuka took place. The atmosphere of the event was cozy and heartfelt, with Christian music in the background. As the author said in her speech, the source of her strength and inspiration is Jesus, and with His help she has been able to overcome various obstacles and difficulties of life. Approximately 40 guests, Ailita’s relatives, friends and colleagues, had come to share in the joy of fulfilment of Ailita’s dream. Congratulatory speeches were deeply emotional and touching, because Ailita’s closest people shared their thoughts and memories. The festive event and important moments of the presentation were captured in photographs. The author of the book gave autographs, and the guests could purchase a book by giving a donation to the ministry “Wings for Wheels”. Ailita gifted seven of her books to the library with a wish that each copy of the book would find its destined reader. After the official part, banquet was held with delicious food kindly provided by our cooperation partners “Enhars”, “Kafijas draugs”, “Moora”, “Florestans”, and “Kūkotava”.
As they left, the guests wished Ailita the ability to be strong and maintain her bright view of life and her special radiance.
“Wings for Wheels” team in cooperation with the National Library of Latvia helped to organise the event. You can buy Ailita Kuka’s biography by contacting the author or “Wings for Wheels”. Read it and find inspiration for each day of your life!
Here you can see the photos.
Short summary of the book
Already since her childhood Ailita’s life has been full of challenges. Mobility impairments limit her physical freedom; however, her spirit remains unrestrained. Already in her early youth she looks for the meaning and fulfilment of her existence by supporting others who face difficulties. When the family moves from one part of Latvia to another, and the external conditions worsened, the longing in Ailita’s heart for the One who can fill up the enormous emptiness only grows, until she meets a person who tells her about Jesus Christ. At first, she resists God’s message of love, yet soon she embraces it, and the other members of her family join her.
Thus, a new stage begins in the lives of Ailita and her relatives: the road travelled together with Christ.
