I know you’re in the midst of Thanksgiving preparations…me too! I can not wait until Wednesday night when the family tromps in, ready to hang out for a long, lovely weekend. (Bringing my adorable granddaughter with them!)
I know the joy of spending time with my people will be worth the cleaning, shopping, cooking and decorating now. Which makes me enjoy the preparation all that much more.
Waiting, longing, preparing for something is actually part of the joy of the event. Anticipating the joy as my guests walk into a house smelling of gingersnaps and apple pie. Listening to the giggles of little girls as they decorate a gingerbread house. Or the cheers of my men (and me!) we watch our team win a football game…
And, speaking of football—how about those Minnesota Vikings, breaking their losing streak this week? (Sorry, if you’re from Arizona).
Anticipation and the preparation makes the joy of the moment all the better because you know what went into it. And in that moment, you know the work was worth it.
Recently, I received word that one of our hard-working Novel.Academy students finalled in a big contest for pre-published novelists. I am so thrilled for her because I know the work, the dedication, the study she’s put into learning how to write a novel. This is a sweet moment for her.
But, about a year ago, she was struggling—she hadn’t gotten good scores in a previous contest and wondered if she’d ever nail this writing thing.
I told her—the only way you’ll fail for sure is if you quit. All you can do is keep pressing forward, working hard, stay focused and believe. She did, and today she’s one more step closer to her dream of being published.
Your time will come. And it’s worth the wait.
Apple Pie. The big win. The hug from a loved one.
The day your book is published.
Don’t give up. It’s worth that work.
It’s worth the wait.
Your story matters. Go! Write something brilliant.
Susie May
P.S. Have a fantastic thanksgiving!