Believe and Begin
It is with some trepidation that I am beginning yet another 365 project. I have only successfully completed one so far and that was in 2011.
However, I know in my heart that it is not only okay but powerfully good to believe and begin again. Even though it is very difficult to complete a 365 project, I believe I am the best version of myself when I am seeking everyday beauty and writing about it.
It has been a hard season. I lost both of my parents within 2 years of each other. I have battled a physical addiction to an anti-anxiety drug and won (with God’s help). I broke my arm (after falling while carrying laundry) and photographed two weddings while wearing a cast. I still break out in a sweat thinking about all of that. And yet, God has been so very kind to me. Unbelievably kind.
I am here again to count the gifts.
Sure enough I may fail, but that is okay. I recently heard someone share a story about how we as parents never scold our children about falling down when they are learning to walk. Instead, we cheer and encourage them, our hearts bursting with their every step. This is how our God is. He is a good Father, laughing and cheering us on. I can hear him now saying, “Yes, Mary Anne, let’s do this. I am with you.”
And he is with you too.
Big deep breath. Let’s believe and begin again. Ready?
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Yep, we are all ready to be blessed by your incredible gift & encouraged to be brace ourselves👏🏻🙌😘
So excited to see what God will do through your blog this year. Thank you for saying yes to His prompting to do this, Mary Anne!
So excited to read and breath in your wisdom. This year your stories will be a precious gift to us.
Wow. You have persevered through such deeply painful circumstances. Thank you for being vulnerable and opening your story up to us. I have an incredible respect for your story and willingness to share.
I am so looking forward to this. Thank you.
You got this girl!! I can’t wait to see all the Marvelous Morgan Masterpieces that come out of this!!
He is with you, indeed, Mary Anne, and I look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. Happy New Year!
It is so good to see you in this space again, Beautiful MaryAnne. As always, your photo is beautiful and your words encourage. Happy New Year, may you feel His presence more strongly than ever in 2017.
I am so excited about this, Mrs. Mary Anne! I am and will be praying for 365 days of beauty this year, and I know that no matter what, 2017 will be good because He is. 🙂 Thank you, Claire
So ready to begin again. God is with you every step of the journey. Thank you for sharing with us. Love….