 "The Universe is always speaking to us...sending us little messages, causing coincidences and serendipities, reminding us to stop, to look around, to believe in something else, something more." ~Nancy Thayer I have been on the most incredible journey with all of you for the last nine months! I want to take the time to say thank you to all who come back day after day, reading my articles and sending me messages of encouragement, understanding, and love. Many of you have read some or all of the books I've published this year, shared them and my site with others, and given me feedback that is helpful and makes my whole heart happy (...and to my brother-in-law, who when I told him I'd just published my third book responded with, "I'll take two," I am still wearing the huge smile you gave me!). The members of the church Aunt Mattie attended have embraced A View from the Hill with open arms and magical words that totally set fire to my drive and I'm sure have her smiling from Heaven! When I decided not to wait another day to fulfill my lifelong dream of being a writer, I was afraid of the unknown. Would I be successful? Did I have something to say that was worth the time it would take for someone else to read my words? There were so many things about doing this that I didn't know. MAN, what a learning curve it's been (..I have so much more to learn, but it's not as frightening anymore)! I couldn't have come this far without those of you who inspire, love, and support me, while continuing to cheer me on. I'd have never gotten this career off the ground at all without Mama Schaefer, who shoved me out of the nest and told me to fly! I can't wait to see what happens next! During this holiday season, I wish all of you peace, love, and joy. Hold tight to those who matter to you. Set aside hurts, anger, and cultivate relationships that bring you happiness. May your blessings be many, your sorrows few, and your light bright enough to inspire others. I also want to give a special thank you to all who keep us safe...military, police, fire fighters and their families. You have my unwavering love, prayers, and support. Always, A. Note: I will not be writing articles for 24 and 25 December. See you all back here on Friday! 
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I grew up in rural North Carolina. When I was only nineteen, I moved away and became a military wife. My only aspiration at that tender time in my life was to create an adult life that "fixed" all of the "injustices" of my childhood. Secretly, however, I wanted to reach for the sky! I wanted to be a writer and find ways to "save the world" (my mother used to say, "You have Save the World Syndrome".). Mostly, I wanted to matter. Archives
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