I realized the other day how long it's been since I posted something to this blog so I decided an update was in order. Now if I can just figure out where to begin!
First of all - the reason for my absence. Let me put it this way - if life is the express lane at the grocery store, I was one item over the limit. Something had to give and clearly it was this blog. It didn't help that in my busyness I decided to add one more blog to the mix. For those who aren't aware, I'm now doing a video blog that focuses solely on my weight loss journey. So far I'm down 2 pounds and learning so much along the way. Please join me or at least chart my progress through the blog. The accountability has proven to be a huge help!
Secondly, I'm quite excited to share news on the writing and speaking front. Most of you know that I've recently decided to pursue a career as a Christian author and speaker and I've even blogged about my recent article submission and upcoming conference. After having lunch the other day with my dear friend, Beverly, I decided to add "write a book" to my list of things to do. I was inspired with a book idea after we met and I've been furiously trying to get my ideas onto paper so I can begin to develop a manuscript. I also e-mailed Sheila, my SheSpeaks Conference contact, and asked her about the possibility of meeting with a publisher to discuss my proposal. She said she will put me on a waiting list to meet with a publisher so I figure if God wants it to be, then it will happen!
That brings me to my third and final item. I decided to post a snippet of what I've written so far (speaking of my manuscript) on this blog, but I think an explanation is in order first. I feel certain that most of my readers know my story - or at least parts of it - but I wanted to make sure everyone is on the same page. As I begin to write more, especially about what I refer to as my "wild days", I don't want to catch anyone off guard. So here's my life in a nutshell:
I grew up in a Christian home and asked Christ into my heart at the age of 12. At the age of 16 I dedicated my life to His service. Somewhere around 22 or 23, I began living in a manner opposite of how I'd been raised and what I believed. This I often refer to as "my rebellion." This lasted approximately six or seven years. Now I am "back on the straight and narrow" as they say and watching in wonder as God uses my testimony to witness to others that have gone astray.
Having said all that, stay tuned for an excerpt from my soon-to-be book, Rebel Reborn (working title)...
First of all - the reason for my absence. Let me put it this way - if life is the express lane at the grocery store, I was one item over the limit. Something had to give and clearly it was this blog. It didn't help that in my busyness I decided to add one more blog to the mix. For those who aren't aware, I'm now doing a video blog that focuses solely on my weight loss journey. So far I'm down 2 pounds and learning so much along the way. Please join me or at least chart my progress through the blog. The accountability has proven to be a huge help!
Secondly, I'm quite excited to share news on the writing and speaking front. Most of you know that I've recently decided to pursue a career as a Christian author and speaker and I've even blogged about my recent article submission and upcoming conference. After having lunch the other day with my dear friend, Beverly, I decided to add "write a book" to my list of things to do. I was inspired with a book idea after we met and I've been furiously trying to get my ideas onto paper so I can begin to develop a manuscript. I also e-mailed Sheila, my SheSpeaks Conference contact, and asked her about the possibility of meeting with a publisher to discuss my proposal. She said she will put me on a waiting list to meet with a publisher so I figure if God wants it to be, then it will happen!
That brings me to my third and final item. I decided to post a snippet of what I've written so far (speaking of my manuscript) on this blog, but I think an explanation is in order first. I feel certain that most of my readers know my story - or at least parts of it - but I wanted to make sure everyone is on the same page. As I begin to write more, especially about what I refer to as my "wild days", I don't want to catch anyone off guard. So here's my life in a nutshell:
I grew up in a Christian home and asked Christ into my heart at the age of 12. At the age of 16 I dedicated my life to His service. Somewhere around 22 or 23, I began living in a manner opposite of how I'd been raised and what I believed. This I often refer to as "my rebellion." This lasted approximately six or seven years. Now I am "back on the straight and narrow" as they say and watching in wonder as God uses my testimony to witness to others that have gone astray.
Having said all that, stay tuned for an excerpt from my soon-to-be book, Rebel Reborn (working title)...
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Can't wait!!! :)
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