Oct 3, 2013

31Days {Proving That I Can} Write

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 Thinking back to just four months ago my life was so much different. I was not a writer.

Well I was, but not in the way I wanted to be.

Then one day I got super brave and reached out. My stories were begging to be heard, my heart bursting with fear and hope.

I typed out my first post and then the next, and then the next.

I connected with other writers and began sharing those tough places that needed air and sunlight.

I opened my life to new experiences, new friendships and timeless promises.

As I wrote more I felt free. A freedom I had never knew truly existed.

Because reading about someone breaking their chains is completely different from experiencing it yourself. Like when I gave birth for the first time and in one moment I became someone others had talked about for so long but I didn't "get it" until that babe was in my arms.

And I'm still processing the whole writer thing. It's tiring and energizing at the same time. Some days I don't think I can and then others push me, support me, cheer me on.

So I'm taking these 31 Days to prove that I can write, that I can be free, that I can be me.

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35 comments:

  1. Hannah BoningOctober 3, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Yes! "As I wrote more I felt free. A freedom I had never knew truly existed". THIS. This, friend, this. I am so glad you write.

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  2. Kim@onerebelheartOctober 3, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    It's those stories begging to be heard that push me on, too. And if we don't tell our stories, no one else will. Keep writing, because I love to read your words!

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  3. Angi PrattOctober 3, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Girl. You preach it.

    I love that about you, that as you write you feel free. This, this is what God made us for. Being free in the gifts He's given. Being creative as we display His creativity. You shine Him.

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  4. Lindsey BrackettOctober 3, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    It's very freeing, I know. Especially when it leads to new friends :)

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  5. The Travelers WifeOctober 3, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Why is it every time you write I feel like we are sisters going thru these same things together...did you realize we even started our blogs at almost the same time? Oh how I admire your courage to write the hard stuff. I struggle with being free enough to write. To just let God use me. Because writing is freedom. And it is cleansing. And healing. But it is revealing. And raw. And really, really venerable. Oh Sarah....I am so thankful that God has placed you in my life as a friend, and as someone who will encourage and challenge me. Love to you!

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  6. Paula ClaunchOctober 3, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Awesome! That's great that you are doing 31 days! Great job!

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  7. Amy BoydOctober 3, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Amazing how just spilling out words on a screen (not knowing who or if they will be read) can be so freeing. I am loving your 31 days.

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  8. KellyOctober 3, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    "So I'm taking these 31 Days to prove that I can write, that I can be free, that I can be me." So.much.yes!!!!

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  9. Karrilee AggettOctober 3, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    SO happy that you are here - writing... proving it to yourself and letting us all get to know you along the way!

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  10. Ashley SkillmanOctober 3, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    It's tiring and energizing at the same time - AMEN! so true and I love that you are writing!!

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  11. designedwithpurposeOctober 4, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Our posts are so much the same today! I am inspired that you are writing for 31 days. Maybe next year I will get up the courage to do it!

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  12. ShellOctober 4, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    "As I wrote more I felt free. A freedom I had never knew truly existed. Because reading about someone breaking their chains is completely different from experiencing it yourself." Yes!

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  13. mummytjOctober 4, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    It is tiring and energizing, so true. I have been blessed by your words. Praise God you are a writer. Have a wonderful weekend. Tara.

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  14. Kimberly ThompsonOctober 4, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I'm so very glad you were super brave :) Your words help me be brave and He gave me a fabulous hand to hold :) Love to you sweetest friend!

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  15. JennyOctober 4, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Writing most certainly is "tiring and energizing at the same time". Sometimes I question why I'm doing this but then there is that glimmer of hope that the ones who need my words most will hear it. Keep on writing sister. You've got it!

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  16. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Thank you for reading Hannah!!!

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  17. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Thank you Kim, we are kindred spirits. Love you!

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  18. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Your words are special Angi, thank you!!

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  19. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Yes ma'm, I totally agree!

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  20. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    So thankful he brought us together JuliAnn. I love your heart and your courage.

    Xoxox

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  21. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Thank you Paula!!

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  22. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Thank you Amy, it is amazing.

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  23. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Oh Kelly, to be free is the ultimate gift. Thank you for reading!

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  24. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you Karrilee, I never imagined meeting such a wonderful group of women!

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  25. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you for reading Ashley!

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  26. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Sharee, 31 Days was a total last minute decision. I'm still on the fence about it :) thank you for reading!!

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  27. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Thank you for reading Shell!!

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  28. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Thank you reading every week Tara!

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  29. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Thank you Kim, I'm blessed to be part of this community!!

    Xoxo

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  30. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Thank you Jenny, glad I'm not the only one!!

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  31. Amy @ Coffee with the Mrs.October 4, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Sarah, I'm so happy you said "yes" to writing and sharing your heart. You are a blessing and a sweet, sweet spirit.

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  32. Holly Solomon BarrettOctober 4, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Yes you can!! Writing our stories is truly terrifyingly freeing!! Wonder what we would do if we couldn't write? :-)

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  33. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Aww, thank you Amy!!

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  34. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Wow, thank you Janet! I'm so glad you stopped by today.

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  35. Sarah KnepperOctober 4, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    I don't want to find out Holly! So grateful for the opportunity to share with others. Thank you for reading!

    Xoxo

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