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Wishful Thinking Becoming Reality

Today is such a big day for me.  Today I am published. 


I cannot stress enough how much it would mean to me if you popped over to womensmemoirs.com and commented on my published post.   The story is vulnerable and open, and lets you into a time in my life where I had to realize I did not have all the answers.  I feel as though I am constantly realizing that, and that it is the theme of this blog in general; but I absolutely lay it all out there in this story.  I was crushed, and hitting rock bottom brought me back to some really amazing realities about need versus wants.  

To be published is something I have always wanted.  To be published is something I am SO excited about.  Today I made steps forward to becoming the person I want to be. 

I still can’t believe it!

While my post is short today, I am asking you to do a few things...

In order of importance…

1.      Read my published work
2.      Comment on it
3.      Follow this blog
4.      Spread the word. 

I want as many people reading this as possible! I am so excited to share my vulnerability with the world, and my prayer is that it encourages people to be open and vulnerable in their own writing.

Thanks friends. 
What a lovely day it is!

Comments

  1. Mikaela HolfordJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    So proud of you friend. You already know how envious I am of your ability to communicate well :) Love to see others affirming that gift in you as well.

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