I have a small confession to make. I started this blog anticipating utter failure. I was quite certain it would flounder and float aimlessly in the realm of blogdom until I simply gave up and deleted the whole thing.
I’m not entirely certain what makes a blog successful. I tried to research what to do and what not to do, everyone has an opinion and there are plenty of them to choose from. After reading advice from many bloggers I decided I would just forget it all and simply go with my own randomly unorganized way of doing things.
It suits me. I still have no idea what makes a blog a smashing success or if mine will ever be considered as such, but I no longer fear its inevitable demise. Well, perhaps a bit, but that too is in my nature.
Self doubt is a nasty intruder, it paid me a visit the other day and almost had me convinced I was wasting my time, I was ready to delete it all and go back to my journals, hiding my words from all eyes but my own.
God has a way of quelling my doubts in the most unexpected of ways.
I awoke to a sweet message from a fellow blogger, awrestlingwriter. She nominated my blog for an award. I’ve seen them posted to various blogs I enjoy following and I must say, I secretly wanted one to decorate my page with.
I know the magic of these awards shared throughout the community of bloggers has worn off for some of the more seasoned among us, but as this is my first, I celebrate it. It renewed my resolve to continue, but my doubts still lingered, they never go away willingly.
Later in the day I arrived home to a package. It was from CafePress. It was addressed to me. Weird. I hadn’t ordered anything. I figured it was a mistake I would have to repackage and return.
It wasn’t.
It was a gift. A thoughtful, encouraging gift from a beautiful friend I’ve not yet had the privilege to meet face to face, she is as dear to me as any. I’ve felt her friendship and love from a distance and it’s real, a blessing in my life. Opening that box scared away the doubts still lingering within me.
I have so much to share, so many words longing for release, so far I’ve been clinging to the wall like I did when I first put on a pair of roller skates, maybe it’s time to let go. Baby steps . . .
Thank you my friends. Thank you.
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Keep writing!! I have loved your writings since I first read anything…even if it was advice from one autism mom to another. Very inspirational!! Love you!
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Such a sweetheart, thank you ~ love you too :o)
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Love this so much! Be encouraged and keep writing!
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Thank you, I don’t think I could ever stop writing! Maybe I will stop being so uptight about sharing now :o)
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That is awesome the gift and the award!!!
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Thank you :o)
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Funny, Wilson and I were worried cause it was taking so long… I thought I did something wrong in ordering 🙂 but in truth it arrived exactly when it was supposed to ❤
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It did . . . Ya’ll were surprising sneaky :o) I love you sweet friend.
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Wow! What an inspiring and encouraging read! Good for you and congrats! Cindie sounds amazing 🙂
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Thank you :o) She certainly is, I am truly blessed to have her in my life . . .
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