Most new discoveries are suddenly-seen things that were always there.
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| I miss you, Tuscany! |
I took a summer sabbatical break from blogging
and devoted more time to relaxing, reading, and boating.
And adding thousands of words to Lady on the Run
A little update:
and devoted more time to relaxing, reading, and boating.
And adding thousands of words to Lady on the Run
A little update:
As of April 2019 I needed to write 12,000 more words to transform
Lady on the Run from a novella to a novel.
Here I thought I just wanted a novella.
God had a bigger plan.
As of August 2019 I added those 12,000 inspired words
and now have a little over 51,000 words!
As of August 2019 I added those 12,000 inspired words
and now have a little over 51,000 words!
Now I'm speaking words of faith, believing that
my novel will be published within a year.
my novel will be published within a year.
As writers know, the publishing process can be stressful.
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| This is where I wrote my last inspired 13,000 words of Lady on the Run. |
Through my writing journey I have learned a lot about myself.
I'm still in the process of learning to apply patience to my daily life.
I'm still in the process of learning to apply patience to my daily life.
This journey has been lots of fun,
meeting writers, young and old.
Seasoned. Newbies. And all the in-betweens.
I'm in there somewhere.
I'm in there somewhere.
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| I love taking our South Carolina road trips. Ya never know who you'll find along your journey! |
I have a confession.
As a writer, there are moments when my insecurities outshine all the
confidence that I've tried to muster up over the years.
I'm a member of an awesome writers group that has many
successful authors, bloggers, speakers, etc.
Out of the blue, a feeling of jealousy comes over me when they speak of their success.
Then I shake myself! "Wait! What's wrong with me? I'm happy for them!"
Then, as I speak blessings over them, my negative, selfish feelings disappear! Yay!
I have another confession ... just being honest.
As a woman, I still go through the insecurities of being
the good wife and mother.
When certain circumstances arise, as they did recently,
I find myself asking, "what am I doing wrong now?"
I literally have to fight off the glooming darkness of depression.
Many call that 'feeling sorry for yourself.'
Yep, that's me.
I was tempted to write a post when I was in the middle of my selfishness,
but decided that no one would read it.
And besides, I choose not to dwell on the negative.
God has a much better way.
I run to His Word.
Since we sold our motor home, we have more time to spend with our
friends at Flourish Church.
I recently joined a women's Bible study where we are learning through scriptures
'who we are IN Christ.'
This is where our confidence lies.
Through the years I've been an insecure gal who literally has had to
jump in the ocean and leave my insecurities on the shore.
And that, my friend, is what I choose to do every day.
Fighting the good fight for Jesus!
As a writer, there are moments when my insecurities outshine all the
confidence that I've tried to muster up over the years.
I'm a member of an awesome writers group that has many
successful authors, bloggers, speakers, etc.
Out of the blue, a feeling of jealousy comes over me when they speak of their success.
Then I shake myself! "Wait! What's wrong with me? I'm happy for them!"
Then, as I speak blessings over them, my negative, selfish feelings disappear! Yay!
I have another confession ... just being honest.
As a woman, I still go through the insecurities of being
the good wife and mother.
When certain circumstances arise, as they did recently,
I find myself asking, "what am I doing wrong now?"
I literally have to fight off the glooming darkness of depression.
Many call that 'feeling sorry for yourself.'
Yep, that's me.
I was tempted to write a post when I was in the middle of my selfishness,
but decided that no one would read it.
And besides, I choose not to dwell on the negative.
God has a much better way.
I run to His Word.
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| Giving more time to our church...feeding the poor, encouragement to those who have lost a loved one, and fun fellowship. |
Since we sold our motor home, we have more time to spend with our
friends at Flourish Church.
I recently joined a women's Bible study where we are learning through scriptures
'who we are IN Christ.'
This is where our confidence lies.
Through the years I've been an insecure gal who literally has had to
jump in the ocean and leave my insecurities on the shore.
And that, my friend, is what I choose to do every day.
Fighting the good fight for Jesus!
I leave you with these positive words:
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His
lovingkindness is everlasting.
Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the Lord,
or can show forth all His praise?
Psalm 106:1-2
Lady Traveler wishes you oceans of Autumn blessings!
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His
lovingkindness is everlasting.
Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the Lord,
or can show forth all His praise?
Psalm 106:1-2
Lady Traveler wishes you oceans of Autumn blessings!
