Thankful Thursday
This week, even as I'm devastated by what happened in Boston, I do have much to be thankful for.
My daughter is now a paid intern at Skyhorse Publishing. She interviewed a couple weeks ago and received the good news Monday morning.
My daughter's BFF from middle & high school, who lived with us for over a year, has been accepted at the local state college. She also received that good news Monday.
I heard from both of them within the space of an hour. I could not have been happier.
I would have been thrilled anyway, but for both of them, these successes came at the end of a long process. My daughter has been in New York, applying for jobs, since last summer. Her friend has been trying to get back into college for at least three years and has been thwarted largely by bureaucratic stipulations that didn't take her personal situation into consideration.
So I am extra thrilled for Lydia and Kiki because of the persistence they demonstrated. They kept faith with their dreams and goals. They are remarkable for that and I am so glad I know them.
They remind me of this post:
http://writerunboxed.com/2013/04/14/burning-the-manuscripts/
It does come down to desire, deep desire that gives us the faith to keep on trying.
What are you grateful for this week, difficult as it has been?
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