I’m beyond thrilled. My sister‘s been a writer her entire life. Growing up, I was busy sneaking my mom’s jewelry box out of her room so that I could use it as a Barbie coffee table while my sister worked on short stories. Short stories that were not assigned at school. Short stories that she thought were…fun? to write.
Now my sister writes words that we can’t help but relate to.
So watch the video. Maybe you are a good girl and don’t even know it. Maybe the fear to put a nail hole in the wall goes much deeper than a meaningless wall.
You can go ahead and pre order Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try Hard Life right now. If you’ve never pre ordered anything on Amazon, you are missing out. It’s kind of like sending a present to yourself in the future.
Your future self will thank you.
I found your blog through someone else’s blog (sorry, don’t remember which one). Then you led me to Ann’s blog and my own one thousand gift journey. And now, Emily too? Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, to all three of you!
WOW, thank you for posting the video….looking forward to reading her book and sharing with others.
I’m passing that video on to all the ladies I know who struggle with “Could I have done more?” “I really could have done that better.” Emily evokes such peace. Well, she points you to the one who gives it freely.
And, as a new step-mom who wonders all the time whether …
Well, you can fill in all the blanks, I think this might be required reading.
wow. I have tears here too. Emily’s video just really spoke to my heart. She and I are a lot alike. I considered myself a writer all my life too (although I haven’t done nearly enough since having babies – got put on the back burner, like a lot of things). the tired good girl…boy does that ever describe me lately. Sometimes I feel so guilty – I prayed so hard for these precious babies, and now that I finally have them, I struggle daily with raising them. I feel like I’m failing as a mom half the time, but I’m always prepared to put on my “i’m fine” face at church and around friends & family.
Emily has hit the nail on the head with this one. I’m sure many of us have these same struggles and I’m so thankful that God led her to write this book!
ps. love the cover too!
@maria – I’m still a girl. I’m God’s girl and thankful for it :)
Oh, wow! That sounds like such a good book! I love how you and your sister support each other.
can’t wait!
xo
You have to be so proud. I will definitely go on over to amazon and check it out. You have a beautiful blog here also. I enjoyed my visit. Happy weekend.
Look forward to reading it! Have loved Ann Voskamp’s One Thousand Gifts!! What gifts these writers are from the Lord, to us!!
I still remember hearing a sermon on Grace, I had already been a Christian for a number of years. I remember feeling like my chin was on the floor, and thinking why have I not heard this before. Walking in Grace is a daily battle for the thoughts to be right and Godly. Looking forward to getting Emily’s book!!
cindy
Amazing. Emily is amazing. I, too, can relate to that never-enough feeling, and look forward to reading what she has learned from God’s perspective. That video should have folks running to Amazon to order! xo
I cannot wait to read her book! She described me perfectly! When I was looking at pictures from Blissdom, I kept thinking, those two women look so much alike! No wonder! She is your sister! You are both such beautiful women!
I really need to read her book. Thanks for sharing it!
Wow! What a wonderful story to tell! Thank you for sharing. I plan on sharing it with several “good girls”!
I’ve posted about this video/book on my blog now, I love the message that it’s sure to deliver. I’m just sad it’s 6 mo out! :) I’ll be buying!
Emily’s words always help me find wings of grace… and I’m sitting here in this happy puddle of tears. You sisters help me nest in Him — because He means us to *fly.*
Grace, grace, GRACE!
So grateful for The Nester and Emily….
Ann
This brought tears to my eyes. I’m pre-ordering and checking out her blog. What a God send.
This has been one of my greatest struggles in my life, and something that riddled my marriage and has a lot to do with it failing. I am engaged to a wonderful man now who does not know how to deal with my constant deep down feelings of inadequacy and failure. After an argument last night, i prayed that God would help me with this problem.
Thank you for posting this.