Thursday, April 3, 2014

Five Minute Friday - Writer

Five Minute FridayOn Fridays a bunch of brave writers gather here to all spend 5 collective minutes writing on a single prompt. Its here that fear falls away, because scared is the new brave. There is safety in this community that rallies ‘round you – whether you’re having an utter confidence meltdown and are sure you can’t write anymore, a catastrophic parenting meltdown and are sure you can’t mother anymore, or just an epic almost Friday breakdown and are just not sure. These women – they’ve got you. This blessed, beautiful place where we open our hearts and let words and tears and the inner workings of our lives bleed and flow and dance across the virtual pages. Yes, this community opens wide and invites you in to share. Come and visit and read. You will be blessed.

This week: Writer

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Oh mercy. What am I doing? That part where I wrote about being on blogging sabbatical? It ran smack dab into the Thursday night Twitter party for Five Minute Friday and an I-don’t-have-to-go-to-work tomorrow night. And seriously? The prompt? How was I supposed to ignore that? I knew this was going to be a challenge, but let’s face it, the FMF crowd, this Thursday night/Friday writing thing? This is my jam. So, in perfect character, I’m breaking the rules tonight. If you know me, this will not be a surprise.

But I want to honor my own commitments too. And so I want to share something besides my own words with you tonight. I want to share my writers. The ones who do this jam thing with me. The ones who flitter through Twitter and cheer through the blogosphere as we lift one another up. I want you to know these women I love who say, “I am a writer.”  You need to know up front that this list will be woefully incomplete. I’m just picking five. One for each minute. There are so many more. I ask for grace.

The writer who just might be my blogging BFF if there is such a thing: You’ve heard me talk about Karrilee here before. This beautiful woman of light and love. Who asks you to speak love. She blogs at Abiding Love Abounding Grace. Her spirit of joy and encouragement permeates all that she shares. I hope you visit her space.

The writer who said yes before I even knew her name. Casey is pretty amazing for many reasons. I’ve known her for a mere couple of weeks and I’m already a fan. When we did the #192HoursOfPrayer she signed right up and jumped in. Lifting up a friend she hadn’t met yet; sharing the prayers with her family and kids; being so faithful. She’s recently re-done her space: Create-Relate-Share Jesus. I hope you visit her space.

The writer who blossoms encouragement like she’s a camellia tree in full bloom. Jenn, who scribbles fresh words, is more than I have words for. Her kind, generous, praying heart has been bound to mine so closely – and I haven’t even met her in real life yet. When you read her words, you are lifted, comforted, given to joy, and yes – encouraged. I hope you visit her space.

The writer who reminds me that He has a greater story. Holly and I keep discovering things we have in common. Love of red lipstick, pens, more office supplies, the writing life, and uncommon grace. She is an extrovert extraordinaire, but we fit like a matched pair. Her words bring hope and are grounded in the Word. I hope you visit her space.

The writer who runs towards an authentic life. LeeAnn is another relatively new friend – we get lots of those at the #FMFParty. She writes beautifully about broken pieces that are repurposed into a mosaic masterpiece by a loving God who holds it all in His hands. Whether mothering, marriage, or the joy of freedom in Christ, her voice rings out; echoing the promise that He brings. I hope you visit her space.

The writers I write with are talented, courageous, and marvelous. I hope you enjoy the visit to their spaces. I look forward to sharing more friends with you in the future.
You know.
After I’m done with my sabbatical.

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How to Join 
Want to know about Lisa Jo Baker, how Five Minute Friday got started, and how to participate? All the details are here. No editing or second guessing. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community.

I'd love to connect with you some more - stop on by the Three Bees Facebook Page or connect with me on Twitter @3BeesBlueBonnet. Let's continue the conversation!

25 comments :

  1. I have tears in my eyes as I am honored to be on your list. Being so new to this world I'm still getting my feet wet and your words mean more than I can say. Thank you for your heart and your encouragement! Now if I can just fix the newest issue of comments being broken on my blog!

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    1. Hey Casey - well, I'm not usually a fan of tears, but you promised they were happy tears so ((hugs)) and cheers to that. I'm so glad that we were led together via this community and really look forward to getting to know you and your space better. I love it and I love your mission!

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  2. Oh you... always the encourager, the first to lift others up and share grace. YOU are a writer and a wonder and a friend to many. Blessings on your long weekend, girl!

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    1. Sweet friend - thank you so much. Love that we are neighbors today here at the FMF. Definitely looking forward to my long weekend. Hope yours is blessed as well!

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  3. Yeah, so now I'm bawling and can't finish my own post!! You sweet girl! Thank you for including me in your list...I'm honored to be listed here and with these other gals. You bless my socks off! Much love to you!

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    1. I am so, so happy to have your smiling face and beautiful words here with me today. You continue to bless and lift up those around you all the time. I'm so grateful.

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  4. I'm not sure if TECHNICALLY you are not reading these or...? (Who am I kidding?) Honored yet again and I will proudly wear the BFFBlogger title ANY day, my friend! I love you so! I am praying for you as you take this little break... believing He will speak and clarify and lead and guide... and give you fresh words to share when you come back to us!

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    1. Thank you girl - so much. FOR so much. You have been by my side since my first tentative night when I lurked into the FMFparty, and it seems like we've been crazy hashtagging ever since then. So grateful for your prayers in this down time as I wait on the Lord to see what he has for me next.

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  5. I love the way you handled this prompt my friend!

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    1. I am just so grateful to have you on my team. Even after seeing the huge disparity in our 1983 pictures! Who am I kidding? After age 25, it really doesn't matter much, does it? I couldn't ask for a better cheerleader or coach on this journey that I'm undertaking. Your encouragement and support mean the world and more to me. Much love to you!

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  6. You are simply amazing lady! That's a mighty well-edited list you've got there. A hearty amen and uh-huh to it all! I need to pull out my red lipstick. I abandoned it years ago, but lately it's been calling to me. I wonder if it would look ridiculous in Zumba this morning? :)

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    1. Red lipstick never looks ridiculous friend!

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    2. Cheers to that - go grab the lipstick Amy! That you for your words of encouragement in this little space here. They mean so much. This is such a blessed community!

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  7. Love that you shared other writers in this post- awesome and a great reminder to keep cheering each other on. Thank you for this gift and for the gift of your writing too.

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    1. Thank you Katie - the hardest part was stopping with five. There are so many on my list of book-marked bloggers. All you wonderful women writers from the FMF community. I really do love you all. Thank you for stopping by again and sharing in my little space here! Praying a blessed weekend for you.

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  8. ;) Rules exist to be questioned and broken, right? I loved how you showcased others as part of your rule-breaking. What a beautiful heart you have!

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    1. Sometimes I struggle with my rule-breaking ways, but sometimes it's for the best ;) Especially when I can encourage others with it! Thank you for your kind words!

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  9. Rules are made to be broken when you are loving on others as well as you do. Love ya !!!

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    1. Thank you Amy - your sweet comment means a lot to me ♥

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  10. This is such a great post and a wonderful tribute to the {writer} that you are! I love your “space” here…such a pretty and welcoming site. I’ll be back…thanks for sharing and encouraging. That’s what I’m finding is so awesome about the blogging community. There is room for everyone. And we have so much to learn from one another. Blessings FMF sister. ;)

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    1. Welcome and thank you for stopping by! I'm so glad you did. And so glad that you're joining in with this amazing community - it is a beautiful and God-blessed space. And you're so right - there is room for all our voices. In fact, they are each so very necessary as we tell and share our stories. Blessings to you!

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  11. Beautiful Rebekah!!! Love your place here. So glad I stopped by. Thanks for the encouragement and love the sites you shared, that is sweet of you. Have a great weekend!

    Blessings,
    Rebecca

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    1. Love having another Rebecca in this space - thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy reading these other writers - they are wonderful. Blessings to you, friend!

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  12. I've been off-line from the blogs for a while. I love how you made this a tribute to other writers.

    Now I'll have to try and complete my next article before the topic passes from relevance!!!

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  13. Glad you are back! And a very Happy Birthday tomorrow.:)

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Thank you for the kindess of your comment. I pray your patience with the word verification. I've had such troubles with spammers lately. Thank you for grace. I look forward to reading all the comments and responding. I appreciate you!