This week marks the one year anniversary of Eva Marie Workshops first blog post on August 5, 2020: “Blueberry Chaos: One of Life’s Lessons.” You can read it here.
Without you—my readers—your support and encouraging words, there would be no blog. I also want to thank the women behind the scenes who’ve helped make it all possible: my website designer, Callie Revell (callierevell.com); Marta Goertzen at www.trailguidewebworks.com, who filled in for Callie during her maternity leave; and my daughter, Tiffany Webber, who’s my editor. I’m grateful for all the help and support from other women. Without all of you, I couldn’t do it.
As I look back over the past year and the blogs I’ve written, I’m humbled by the experience and all God has helped me achieve. Writing has stretched me and taken me out of my comfort zone. It’s been a great learning curve. Writing my first blog wasn’t easy for me; I rewrote it ten times! Writing has helped me to see more things around me, pay attention to stories I hear or tell. When I see a sign, hear a word or have a thought, I write it down because it could be a future blog. Writing takes in all my senses—sights, sounds, smells and being more alert to everything around me. It’s made me come alive in a different way, and I’m now more willing to try new things. It’s given me confidence to do something I never thought I’d do. Growth isn’t easy sometimes, but I’ve learned the more you do something, it gets a little easier. You get better at doing it, and it gives you the motivation to try different things. Knowing that everything isn’t going to be perfect and doesn’t have to be also gives me the courage I need to keep moving forward. Growth comes from trying.
Is there something you want to try, but fear is stopping you? I know fear and how it can halt us in our tracks. But it’s amazing what happens when we take the first step; when we believe, “Yes, I can do this!” If we make mistakes, it’s OK; it’s all part of the process.
I hope the blog posts have been a source of comfort, inspiration and encouragement to you. What has been your favorite post or topic? Are there other topics that you’d like to read about?
As a thank you for reading my blog this past year, I’ve created this downloadable sheet with some of my favorite acronyms. You can print this out and hang it up as a poster or cut it up into cards. Enjoy!
Thank you Eve, I get so much enjoyment in your blogs. And I’m very Greatful for all the kind women I have ment . Happy 1 Year
I love reading your blogs, attending your workshops and those you choose to inspire us and that you do. Your words are so well put together and your so self assured. Just loveyou and all that you do.
Thank you, Marie,
With love,
Karyn
Your words are so encouraging to me. I am blessed to be used by God to serve the women He brings into my life.
Marie,
Thank you for your encouragement to grow. It has helped me to find the courage to keep moving forward.
I love your enthusiasm for growth. You have a lot of courage and you are doing great things.
You are such a blessing. Thank you fir all that you do😊
Thank you for the kind words. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you.
Work well done! Thank you Marie for everything you do. You have been a blessing in my life. I’m so grateful for your friendship.
Thank you for the kind and encouraging words.
I’m grateful for our friendship too.
Dear Maria
I love your selfless ways, continuously giving, doing & thinking of others! Your blogs are always on point & encouraging to read. I celebrate with you this huge accomplishment and all your successes big & small because it takes a lot to take that initial step. I am so proud of you & wish you continued success & many blessings in the years ahead! Love you 🙏👏❤️
Your kind words are encouraging to me, thank you. I love being part of your life. I’m blessed to know you.
WOW~ I cannot believe it has been a year already! THANK YOU so much for the year you have encouraged, inspired and comforted me through. YOU are an amazing woman with a so many beautiful gifts. You truly inspire and help me to understand myself better….. always! Whether it be to know I do NOT have to be perfect ( I can fail as long as I do not give up), never to old to try new things, there is ALWAYS hope, God is ALWAYS there (let go let GOD), be true to myself, never give up on my dreams, JOURNAL it anyway (there is no right or wrong way of doing this), and so many other life lessons you keep instilling in me. You are such a blessing to EVERYONE around you. So happy and BLESSED to be able to walk together with you………….XO
You’re welcome. The year went by so fast. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words.
God has blessed me with so many strong, brave, loving and kind women to serve. I’m truly blessed. My heart is to give my best to all who come into my life.
Love you too.
Thank you for this Marie! It is very timely for me. You have such a comforting way to encourage. May God continue to bless you as you bless all of us! ❤