I’m so excited for you to go back to school! I recently applied for a spiritual direction training program that starts in the fall and I’m waiting to see if I get accepted. It’s amazing to look back and see how God has been preparing me for this season and calling. Blessings to you, Charity on this new adventure! Thanks for sharing your heart and wisdom 💛
Charity, this is all so tender and beautiful. I felt the ache and nearness of God in your words/story. Thank you for sharing so honestly with us. Congrats on the job at the library and your brave endeavor to pursue a degree. Inspiring! Coincidentally (or not), the note/newsletter I just posted in substack today, was about the magic or longing I find in libraries.
This is a wonder-full report, as usual. Who knew what God was designing behind the scenes? I am so thankful that you have done your homework and are now stepping out in faith. May you be richly blessed in more ways than you can even imagine. Thank you for sharing your insights into life as a writer. You will always be a favorite of mine. Looking forward to seeing how God will make good use of your gifts in the next phase of your career.
I loved reading about your journey and so appreciated your sharing about your grief (as I too am a year and a half out from losing my mother (and she was 83, and I was 59 when she died). It is beautiful to see how God calls us to different endeavors in different seasons. I also love the question, "What do you want God to do for you" and am going to spend some time journaling on that. On a different note, I read Patchett's book too and thought it would be fun to read through some of DiCamillo's books (I've read about four in the past). So I'm going to try to follow your schedule as much as I am able. Thanks Charity!
Once again, our lives overlap, Charity. Actually over and over again! Both of us freelance writers who loved books so much we decided to become librarians. I am so excited for you to make this next step. Although I decided to return to my freelance career after getting the MLS, I adored my library experience and found i the MLS worth doing for its own sake. I hope you love it as much as idea. It sounds like a perfect fit for you. Also, this comes to me at a weekend retreat to figure out some next steps for myself, as well. I am buoyed by your example of deeply examining how you can best serve. You will always be one of my favorite writers. Peace, Crystal
CONGRATULATIONS on your library job! As if I needed another reason to love going there!! And on your son’s graduation! And prayers for your heart regarding grieving your precious mom. These milestone years are tough for sure. But God is so good to resurrect, renew, or start us on something new. XO
I’m so excited for you, Charity! Beginnings are so lovely but as I grow older, I’m recognizing just how valuable starting something new is—for joy, of course, but also for my health and well-being. Celebrating these new beginnings with you, and holding you as you say goodbye to some things too. Love to you, friend.
I’m so excited for you to go back to school! I recently applied for a spiritual direction training program that starts in the fall and I’m waiting to see if I get accepted. It’s amazing to look back and see how God has been preparing me for this season and calling. Blessings to you, Charity on this new adventure! Thanks for sharing your heart and wisdom 💛
Charity, this is all so tender and beautiful. I felt the ache and nearness of God in your words/story. Thank you for sharing so honestly with us. Congrats on the job at the library and your brave endeavor to pursue a degree. Inspiring! Coincidentally (or not), the note/newsletter I just posted in substack today, was about the magic or longing I find in libraries.
This is a wonder-full report, as usual. Who knew what God was designing behind the scenes? I am so thankful that you have done your homework and are now stepping out in faith. May you be richly blessed in more ways than you can even imagine. Thank you for sharing your insights into life as a writer. You will always be a favorite of mine. Looking forward to seeing how God will make good use of your gifts in the next phase of your career.
I loved reading about your journey and so appreciated your sharing about your grief (as I too am a year and a half out from losing my mother (and she was 83, and I was 59 when she died). It is beautiful to see how God calls us to different endeavors in different seasons. I also love the question, "What do you want God to do for you" and am going to spend some time journaling on that. On a different note, I read Patchett's book too and thought it would be fun to read through some of DiCamillo's books (I've read about four in the past). So I'm going to try to follow your schedule as much as I am able. Thanks Charity!
Once again, our lives overlap, Charity. Actually over and over again! Both of us freelance writers who loved books so much we decided to become librarians. I am so excited for you to make this next step. Although I decided to return to my freelance career after getting the MLS, I adored my library experience and found i the MLS worth doing for its own sake. I hope you love it as much as idea. It sounds like a perfect fit for you. Also, this comes to me at a weekend retreat to figure out some next steps for myself, as well. I am buoyed by your example of deeply examining how you can best serve. You will always be one of my favorite writers. Peace, Crystal
Sorry for the typos! Typing on a cell phone!
Congratulations on the new job and on acceptance to the MLS program!
CONGRATULATIONS on your library job! As if I needed another reason to love going there!! And on your son’s graduation! And prayers for your heart regarding grieving your precious mom. These milestone years are tough for sure. But God is so good to resurrect, renew, or start us on something new. XO
I’m so excited for you, Charity! Beginnings are so lovely but as I grow older, I’m recognizing just how valuable starting something new is—for joy, of course, but also for my health and well-being. Celebrating these new beginnings with you, and holding you as you say goodbye to some things too. Love to you, friend.