Happy Mother's Day Reflecting

My baby Jennifer, is bringing her baby to dinner early today for our Mother's Day Celebration. I plan to take Jake to the stables because he loves horses as much as I do. His mother is a little afraid of them so Jim and Jennifer will do the barbequing for us. Yum! I can't wait.

I will miss the rest of the children though, seems like they were so little a short time ago. I remember each one's birth and feel so grateful and humble that I get to be their Grandmother. They are all maturing and doing what they have to do now to make a living and I can't believe it!

Justin works for an electronics company, all hours.
Jessica is a wonderful chef in a great place in CA..
Aimee is busy with college and starting a full time job at 7-11 in Greeley,CO.
Sara is in CA. working on getting a job for the summer.
Jake, well, he's just our baby and doesn't want to be. He thinks like his big sisters and brother, all grown-up. That's why we have to do something "bigger" like go horseback riding together.

Families grow up too fast and apart now days. So, Jennifer and I have decided to take control here and are planning a family reunion in late summer of 2014. We are praying it gives everyone time to put in their vacation days requests into their work and meet us in Estes Park,Colorado.

This blog is about writing and encouraging you writers to keep going with your lives and do your best to write every day. Even Mother's Day if you can. Don't have an idea? Stop and sit under the tree by the waterfall, it's right against the cliff where the water plunges over. It's a little loud but comforting, as if there is nothing else but this rushing consistent sound. Write something about  your family and loved ones and if you fall asleep...it's okay! :) Enjoy the day.

Love,
Paulette

What Would A Wise Woman Do? Book by Laura Steward Atchinson

I just finished this book. I can't recommend it enough. Talk about taking a plunge off the top of the falls and into deep unknown pools, this is the book that will challenge you as an author, speaker or whatever your dreams and visions are drawing you to jump. 

Do you think these are God inspired moments? You bet I do.

I met Laura at the LA Writer's 101 Conference last March. She among many other leaders was a loving giving person. She was getting tired as my turn came to meet her. The lady was willing to speak with anyone and gave each an autographed copy of her book, What Would A Wise Woman Do? It is a great self-study and self-reflection book for any one wanting to grow.

As she prayed with me, she spoke one word to me...FOCUS! She warned me that is what she felt I needed to hear. Little did she know that an agent I met advised me the same and that there would be a ton of "good" intentions coming my way and I was going to have to make some tough choices.

Guess what? That's exactly what happened and I began to feel so overwhelmed and worried that I caught the flu-bug. Yep, that's right, God wanted my attention. So I stopped everything, took more aspirin, and laid down with this book. This is a good book precious writing friends. God inspired, thank you Laura for your obedience to your creator. :)

Love, Paulette

Prayer Changes Things.

I'm compelled to "wade" out into deeper waters. I may even have to take a plunge of faith off the top of the waterfalls above me. Why?

I've recently learned that running a business is just that, it has to be run by common sense and logic. It can't be run by emotions no matter the circumstances. It was a tough lesson but I'm prepared to take the leap and go forward into new territory. I praise God for it because each new thing I learn, it means I can help others.

This morning, I'm wading into those deep waters of decision and seeking God's help and wisdom. I'm excited, scared, hopeful, and trusting all at the same time. The water feels cool and really, like I'm doing the right things in my writing. I've prayed, sought godly council, and given everything to my King.

May you enjoy this day and your freedom to move forward in Christ into whatever He has called you to do.

Above all, keep praising as you write. Love...from me! :)

Try Somethng New in Writing

I had the honor of doing something this week I said I would never do...

I ghost wrote a short story for a friend. She cried when it was finished and it made me feel good to be used in this way. I tried to be as articulate as I could, making sure that the story was her thoughts, words, feelings, and voice.

I guess I did and I can't tell  you the joy I felt that I was able to help someone else. It was a healing moment for her to grow and it was an inspirational moment for me. I learned to take a leap of faith and jump off the high dive again for Jesus. He has always caught me and he always will. I also believe I was being tested. Am I willing to help someone else with the creative gift he has given to me in many different ways besides the areas I already have?

Why wasn't I willing to ghost write for someone? I thought this through and it was fear, yes fear. I experienced fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of not pleasing someone else, fear of criticism, and arguments. This person doesn't write but she had a burning desire to see her unique story on paper. Maybe one day I'll share it on this site. It's a beautiful love story woven between her, her mother, and her savior, Jesus.

The trick to this was, we both came to the spring of life together and prayed. I wrote a rough draft by myself and then she came over today and we prayed again and asked God for the truth and her voice. It turned out the way the Lord wanted and we re-rejoiced together. Now...we must hit the send button and send it on it's way to it's new home.

 Praise the Lord! Thank you for a beautiful lady, beautiful story and beautiful experience for both of us.

Won't you consider trying something new in your writing in 2013? You may be surprised. I'll pray for you to jump and be blessed. :)  Many hugs  your way today as you drink and travel forward on  your writing road.

I'm back in the Saddle Blog. :)

All righty, I'm mighty dirty and need a good shower here. I'm guilty of not keeping up my blog. I'm trying honest. It just seems like my Bible study; if I don't do a blog first thing in the morning it doesn't get done as thousands of other things seem to get in the way. Is that really an excuse? I think not, but hey I'm struggling. Do any of you do that with your blog?

I often feel like what seems important to me isn't really to other people. But one thing that is important is you who are my friends and readers. I love to listen and encourage you. I love that taking a timeout under the waterfall or a nearby stream that can be so refreshing after a struggle whether it's a communication problem or mis-understanding. Sometimes I feel just plain tired and I've forgotten to fill myself back up with HSP. That's short for Holy Spirit Power! In other words, stop, go to the foot of the cross and take a drink of spring water.

I'm home after attending a wonderful 101 University writer's conference in LA. It was awesome with awesome people. They were great coaches, speakers, authors, and mentors. There were publishers, agents, and editors. How I feasted on what they had to share and to make things even more wonderful, I had a beautiful room mate who is a mighty warrior for the Lord. We both joyfully came home with a lot of answers and directions for the future. It was a refreshing waterfall of information that we both prayed for.

Don't you love it when you can answer the call on your life with purpose and love? It's not wrong to sit and relax, that's when you hear your unique creative call from your Father who loves you so much. So stop for a moment and rejoice with me as we praise the Lord together.

May you be blessed today in the Lovely Name of Jesus. :)