Amy M. Schaefer
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I am an "accidental blogger". When I launched my writing career in March of 2014, one of the things that I decided to include was my journaling, which I have always found to be a comforting and therapeutic endeavor.  It was a big risk to open myself up in such a public forum, but it has taught me that, for the most part, we share far more experiences than we think. It's comforting to know I'm not alone!  (*the "Button Text" is the link to my first novel)
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I Choose You

2/19/2015

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"A best friend is a sister that destiny forgot to give you." ~author Unknown

I grew up without the joy that comes from having biological sisters, so as a mother I've thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the tight bond shared with my daughters. From the moment my little one was born, her older sister was completely captivated by her. That closeness grew strong over the years, the two of them often inseparable. They even have their own "twin speak" (...they are Irish twins, born ten months apart), and it is fascinating to listen to. I admit, I've been a bit envious of their unique relationship, which may be why the Universe saw fit to provide me with something similar.

I have some incredible female friends, all of whom I consider a blessing. Friendship, however, is not the right word for the bond I share with my Ya-Ya's, i.e. the sisters of my heart. It's probably a good thing these ladies aren't my sisters by blood, as there are fifteen of them! Can you imagine? My father would have had to build himself a hidden, private bathroom or do his business in the woods...not to mention the fortune and grey hairs we would have cost him! That's a whole boatload of estrogen for one man to take!

What sets this group of women apart from my friends category? These are the ladies who from the moment we met made perfect sense in my life. It makes me smile typing that because we are a very diverse group and from the outside it might look like we don't belong together at all. There has never been a doubt in my mind, however, that we absolutely do. My sisters are the ones I share all of my troubles with, although being spread out across the country sometimes makes that difficult. I know that no matter what I tell them, their love for me will never waver. They won't judge me, harm me in any way, and they'd be the first one to kick ass if someone else did. They are the ladies I'd drop anything for if they needed me, and vice versa. They are my center when I veer off my path, my laughter when all I want to do is cry, and my light when I get afraid in the dark. We talk about anything and everything (...but mostly men. No, girls never grow out of talking about boys, in case you were wondering). My sisters won't hesitate to call me on my shit, but they'll also be the first ones on the scene with a bottle of Gorilla glue and rolls of duct tape to put me back together when I'm broken. I don't even know who'd I would have grown up to be without them. Today, I am happy and so very grateful for all of my sisters, who claim me as their own. I love you. I choose you forever...pinky swear!
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Cheryl Brooks
2/19/2015 03:27:19 am

Pinky swears and love my sister through it all, through all the years we have shared our lives. Watched our children grow, been there even if one of us moved, our first and foremost sisters from afar were waiting to help us settle into this new locale. We have moments of preciousness, sadness, laughter and comfort. Most of all we have eachother. Blessings Amy!

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Amy Hebert
2/19/2015 03:52:08 am

My soul felt complete when I found my sister. Everyday since that day was like I never knew a day with out you. ❤️

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Yvette Aldrich
2/19/2015 04:08:05 am

Oh my Angel! You were brought into my life when there had been so much loss and I had holes in my heart. You helped to fill those holes and gave me such a wonderful gift. The peace that I feel with you is something that I work daily to recreate as it was the first time in my life when I had no anxiety or worry. I started planning for my next "Angel time" as soon as we started driving away! I love you so and can't wait to get back to you!

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Michelle Paramore link
2/19/2015 04:30:01 am

Yay!!!!! I'm a Ya-Ya!!!! And to think that I have sisters that I have not even met yet....what an amazing day that will be. Love you and You got this, you're a military wife....we don't just sit back and watch...we go into attack mode and make things happen....hehehehehe!!!!!

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Mary Gilginas
2/19/2015 05:54:11 am

Thinking of you all wherever you may be across our land. Love the blog Amy! Until one day we all meet! Pinkie swear❤️

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Amy Marie Schaefer
2/19/2015 06:34:57 am

Feeling all of you so close in my heart today has made me ridiculously happy! Love y'all more than chocolate! <3

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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.

    Since then, I have learned to reach well beyond what I ever dared to think was possible. I've learned not to allow fear to stop me from whatever future I want to create!

    What keeps me grounded? My Tribe! What provides the wind beneath my wings? A well of reserves filled with unstoppable passion!

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  • Blog: From the Front Porch
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