Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The journey continues....

I have to say I am sorry for not updating my blog for so very long. But as usual my life has been crazy. But crazy in a good way. God is still very active in my life. He is still amazing me on a daily basis. He has provided for me financially in the most amazing ways. I am doing well, and keeping very busy.
I am currently in a relationship with an awesome man by the name of Michael. He is very interesting and a strong christian. So far, things are going well. He keeps me very busy in a fun way. He promised me there would never be a dull moment and so far he has been right.
I have started writing my book, which I am very excited about. God has continued to put just the right people in my path just as I need them to move me on this journey of writing this book. He intends for it to written and I am honored to have been chosen to deliver this message.
The Carnegie center has been an invaluable resource. Neil Chethik has alot of knowledge that he doesn't mind sharing. I just completed a class tonight on writing a book proposal that Neil taught. I turned in my finished product and am waiting on a response to any changes I may need to make.
Then the fun begins. How to choose an agent and/or publisher. There is so much to just presenting an idea for a book, that it is amazing that anyone gets published.
I have changed the title of my book at the urging of the class, to a softer more encouraging title. I am happy with how it is coming along. I have gotten some good feed back from my writing group on changes that I need to make.
Oh, and did I mention, I got the privilege of writing two days of devotions for a 30 day devotional that was produced for the upcoming Beth Moore conference at Rupp Arena in Aug. That was huge honor and privilege for me. Beth Moore is a very dynamic christian author and speaker.
Michael has been an instrumental part in the creation of this book. I told him he believes in me more than I do. He is a wealth of knowledge and extremely helpful in the editing process. I have enjoyed sharing this journey with him. He has been a tremendous encouragement in everything I do. From my photography to my writing, he has backed me 100%. I couldn't ask for anything more.
Life is good. Still no job but I am not worried. God has been faithful to provide for me in such a way that I don't worry about not having a job. I know, no matter what, He will take care of me. He has proven that over and over again.
My huge leap of faith was all God was waiting for. He has begun a work in me that He intends to see it through to the end. I am very excited about this book and know that God has great things in store for me. I don't know what that is but I eagerly await whatever is next.
My journey, by no means, has been easy. But God has been by my side the entire way. I feel His presence and do my best to stay close to Him. I can't lose my focus now. The journey has only just begun and I am loving every minute of it.