The DHL truck came by today. I wasn’t expecting a package, having received two poetry books and Randy Alcorn’s latest novel yesterday from Barnes and Noble. The box said something about puzzles on the outside, weighing four pounds. A Mother’s Day gift?

I laughed and laughed and laughed when I opened the box because inside, Joel stared happy-eyed back at me. A funny friend recently posted about the game on his blog and had summarily sent the game to me, as if to prove it was real.

It is, folks.

From the back:

“The best-selling book is now an at-home experience like no other! . . . The game enables players to step beyond the one-on-one nature of the book and feel, touch, and lives Joel’s 7 Steps To Living At Your Full Potential with your friends and family. . . The Game is an entertaining and educational way to take inventory of yourself and accountability of your actions. . . For ages 16 to adult.”

I called Patrick and he said he’s anxious to play.