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Celebrating the Small Things

What a whirlwind week it's been! Up one minute and down the next. It's been a roller coaster for sure.

If you read my ISWG blog post this month, you saw where I was on the rejection team this week. Yea, and more have come in, so... NOT thrilling.

BUT!

Everyone was right! I'm not going to give up. I'm going to keep going and and keep trying and keep writing.

So what am I celebrating this month? I'm celebrating because I had a burst of encouragement from all my wonderful readers. You guys are great! I can't thank you enough for you cheers and hugs.

Thank you!

Aslo, I'd like to share with you my son's success in reading. He has dyslexia and has had a hard time reading. But this week, he has read two new readers and he's so proud of himself. I am too!

Have an AMAZING weekend, beautiful guys and dolls!

Thank you Vikki, for hosting this blog hop. I truly love reading about the small celebrations in life. It keeps a smile on my face and a thankful spirit in my heart:)


Comments

  1. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    That's wonderful about your son! Now, keep writing.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Glad you feel reinvigorated with your writing. Yay! I worked at a college in disability services for years and years and saw many bright, hard-working students with dyslexia have great success. Sounds like your son is seeing that same kind of success-- that's great.

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      Yea, I found a pretty little package of index cards. They tempted me. I surrendered to their calling...

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  3. Al DiazFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Excellent for your son and great that you won't give up! Success is the only result to accept. :)

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:38 PM

      I appreciate your support and words of encouragement. Thanks for being her for me, even when I feel so down and out:)

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  4. Julia ThorleyFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Big thumbs up to your son. And well done you for keeping the motivation levels up. Aim high!

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:39 PM

      Sometimes it's hard, but with friends like you all, I always seem to bounce back. Thank you!

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  5. Yolanda RenéeFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I knew you wouldn't/couldn't walk away. You're hooked!

    I know how happy you are for your son, my husband and both sons are dyslexic. But my youngest really tries hard. He wants to be a reader like his mom, and has made some progress...I too, am so proud!

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      i love it when I see my son;e light up with "I read it, mom!" It's always exciting!

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  6. VikLitFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    What great news about your son! Go him with his reading!

    Thank YOU for joining in!

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      Hi Vik! Thanks for visiting and ALWAYS making me feel better. How do you do it?

      Cheers and happy writing:)

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  7. M PaxFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    I consider rejection the writer badge of honor. You're producing and submitting, that's a great thing.

    Yay for your son's progress!

    Have a great weekend.

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:42 PM

      That's an awesome way to look at rejection. I think I'll make a badge to represent my success at rejection...Wait. That's not what I meant...!!

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  8. michelleFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Your son has made great progress! Well done to both of you!
    Keep on writing!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Kudos to you and your son! These are wonderful things to celebrate, and it's such a pleasure to read about them:)

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

      Thank you:) I enjoyed writing them. Even now, it brings a smile to my lips:)

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  10. Julie FlandersFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Kudos to your son!! I can imagine how proud you must be and how excited he was to read those readers. Yay for him! :)

    And kudos to you as well for moving on in spite of the rejection. I think we can all relate to how hard that is.

    I'm glad to meet you through the Small Things hop, your blog is beautiful!

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:45 PM

      Nice to meet you too, Julie! Thanks for the follow:)

      I may pout for a little while when things get hard, but its not long before I'm back on my feet, smiling:)

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