My husband and I are big on setting goals. Every January, we sit down together and type a list of our goals for the new year according to category—family, career, personal development, spiritual growth, financial. Some years, we reach them all. Other years, we forget half of what we put on the list until we dig it up again the next January. Really? I said I was going to exercise? Pass me those Doritos, will you, honey?
Last year, however, my husband added a bonus category—“new frontier” goals. These are the big pursuits, the stuff we dream of. There’s no chance we’ll forget those since they’re always on our minds, tugging at our hearts, filling up our calendars and streaming through our prayers. We’re keenly aware no frontier goal is going to come alive without God’s blessing.
And when he says yes—it makes for a really fun announcement.
Like this one.
I’m writing a book.
Earlier this year, I signed my first book contract with Barbour Publishing. My husband took pictures to mark the occasion.
Notice the recycled hair in a ponytail and my home office glasses. What you can’t see here is the dinosaur coloring book and crayons parked on the end of my desk because I share my space with a couple short co-workers. Yes, the life of a mom writer is so glamorous.
What’s my book about? For now let’s just say it’s about you and me and the evil women we become when we’re tired, worried, overscheduled or grouchy. When we compare ourselves to other moms or our kids to other kids, when we neglect that guy they call Dad, and when we give and give and give until we just can’t give no mo’. We moms turn into nasty versions of ourselves at times, do we not? This book will empower you to slay those villains.
And I am so thankful I get to write it for you.
“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4).
Much love and gratitude goes out to my amazing agent, Blythe Daniel, for opening the possibilities on my new frontier goal. And to my husband, my greatest support, especially since he’s been taking over Dad duty with our girls many Saturdays so Mom can “do her boring work” as my five-year-old calls it.
One thing I promise you—this book will not be boring. So stick with me here each week for more mom-to-mom encouragement, and I promise to keep you updated on book news. And be sure to subscribe if you want to get weekly posts in your inbox plus my new monthly newsletter. Thanks so much to those of you who are already on the list. I appreciate you dearly.
So, then. Who wants to celebrate with me? Pop a handful of M&M’s in my honor today, okay? I’ll be here—writing, dreaming, and praying for you all.
Blessings,
Becky
Congratulations Becky!!!!! How wonderful writing a book. Big hugs to you and I can’t wait till it is published and we can read it. I bet you want to shout this news from the roof tops. I am excited for you. Love Irene
Thank you so much, Irene! It’s been a long-time dream and I’m still pinching myself. Much love and hugs back to you!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to get myself a copy! Do you have a pub date yet?
Yay, thank you, Laura! Tentative is December 1. Eek!
Yes! Yes! All praise to God, and kudos to you for answering His call in your life! I’ll be first in line to get a copy! 🙂 I’m sharing this on my Facebook page so my readers can see it too. Hooray!
I love you, Sara! God blessed me with an amazing prayer partner!
Squeeee!!! I am so, so happy for you. And, I can’t help but say that I totally called it! In fact, I remember leaving you a comment one day to that effect–that I just knew I’d be reading a book from you one day 🙂 Blessings to you!
Ha ha, Crystal, I think you’re right! I do remember that now! Thanks for the big smile tonight. Hugs!
Congratulations, my friend!!! I am so proud of you! I will be first in line to buy your book…and with any luck, I might even be able to get a signed copy?!?!
Count on it, my friend! Hugs to you!
That is awesome! You are one of my two favorite bloggers that I have discovered since I started mine. I will definitely be buying your book!
Yay! Thank you so much, Crystal! You bless me!
Congratulations Becky! May this be the first of many. xo
Yay! Thank you so much, Joanne! xoxo
OH such WONDERFUL news!!! Such an exciting time for you! I can’t wait to read it when it’s done. 🙂 *Beats exercising, amIright?* lol
Thanks so much, Chris! I’m excited for you to read it, too. 🙂 And YES, girl, anything beats exercising. 😉