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.
You must be so proud of your sister. My sister wrote a book and I was so proud of her. What an accomplishment. I enjoy reading your blog.
Wow. I started crying 2 minutes into the video. Got my book pre-ordered. Please tell your sister that my future self already thanks her!!
I can’t talk about future selves without thinking of this scene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emUzZ92t4vs
I’m just glad I didn’t have Diet Coke in my mouth when I watched that…my keyboard is, too. ; )
That is the best show! Love that clip!!
Wow! I know you must be so proud of your sister!!! Both of you are just amazing…really :}}} I am definately going to preorder her book and I know my future self will thank you and Emily.
amazing.
guess I am a good girl. who knew?
you know me… the one who thinks very very hard before putting in the nail hole………and before I open my Bible.
a good girl who used to use old necklace boxes as beds for my Barbies….. {I had to smile big at that one!}.
I am so looking forward to meeting Emily at Relevant, and to reading her book. I know it is a joy for her to have such a supportive sister.
-{darlene}
fieldstonehilldesign.com
That’s ME! And probably several of my friends! Sounds like a book that needed writing!
I so excited to read this! I posted the video on my blog. thanks!
I can’t wait to read her book! I also have those thoughts when I lay down to sleep at night…. So excited for Emily and you for all the ways the Lord is using you and your gifts! Blessings!
Yeah, Emily!!! I am so genuinely excited and happy for her. I am ordering my book right now! I can so relate to what she is talking about and feel this book will be a huge blessing to me. I know you are so proud of her, Nester. As is your whole family.
I’m so happy for you all!! What an exciting time…
Many blessings,
Traci
That was lovely! Who knew? I am a good girl. Thoughts like those fill my head every night (and have for years!) Praise God there is grace for me (for us all!). Thanks for sharing this!
Wow…didn’t expect those tears. This book is already speaking to my heart. I’m off to pre-order! Thanks for the heads up!
Wow. Just…wow. Emily’s words spoke right to my heart. What a special, talented family you all have. :)
Congratulations to her on getting published! That’s awesome!
So thrilled about this!
I can’t wait!!!
Get out. You do NOT barely have words. You have words galore, all adding up to wonderful, not-perfect-but-beautiful communication.
But Emily? Emily has a special gift with words. Isn’t that video just too much? It’s like having virtual coffee with her. The way her eyes flash, the way she holds her head–it’s so true to life. I’ve know for a long time how talented she is behind the camera, but I’m amazed at how well she did in front of the camera! I know you’re proud. Didn’t you teach her to walk and talk and decorate Barbie houses? Yes, I think you did! But I think God taught her to write. :)
Richella, thanks for pointing that out, I agree, I have LOTS of words, I was meaning to say that I was “speechless” because I am so excited–so I changed it. You are SUCH the ever present encourager, thank you! Missing you!
Will definitely be ordering. My daughter and I have both struggled in this area, and as a matter of fact have been talking about how she never feels quite good enough. This sounds like it will really speak to us both. Can’t wait! Jackie
I smell a book study in my future! How fun to GET REAL with this book in the comfort of friends. I can’t wait. You both are such awesome women (even if I only know that through the internet and a yard sale). I’m blessed to have found your blogs. THANKS!
Beautiful….
I join you with pride for Emily’s accomplishment..
Looks like you are both blessed and talented.
Wow! I’ve never heard someone speak my thoughts quite like that. I’ll be ordering mine through B&N. I’m in there weekly and always feel like I’m helping to keep the brick&mortar store open with my patronage.
You must be so proud of your sis! Thanks for sharing.
Oh, on an unrelated note, your sister has really gorgeously luminous skin! I was watching that video, thinking, “Wow – she has no pores.”
wow. thanks for sharing. Looking forward to this immensely.
You are such a good sister and encouragement to Emily!
I am not surprised she has written a book. It’s just in her to write…
I can relate to Emily’s story, but only after I had become a Christian.
Before that, I was NOT a good girl.
But, after being saved, I put on the good girl mask and pretended I was a good girl.
Until, His grace rescued me from all my fears of people finding out my true past.
When I became a new creation, my past was forgotten and no one could shame me, since He didn’t.
Lord, I pray for Emily’s gift to be used all over the world for anyone who needs freedom through Your grace.
Blessings to you two girls as you minister to our hearts and homes!
~Leslie
P.S.
(I used my clock radio as the stage for my Barbie to sing! I had a Karaoke Barbie! Hey, Ken loved it!)
I pre-ordered my book based simply on the title and then I watched the video. Clearly there was a thirst in my that felt it’s first drop of water just by the title. After watching your sister’s video I was finally able to write a post I have tried over and over again to write to even begin to be able to articulate the journey that I have been on this last year and that am by no means done with. I’m a slow learner. :) Anyway, I referenced your blog, the book and your sister in my post just so you know. Thank you both for sharing in allowing God to use you in such a wonderful way.
so proud of her…can’t wait to get my copy!
I’ve tried to write a comment 10 times. I keep backspacing and starting over. This time, i’m the one with no words! Just – thank you – I’m your biggest fan, sister. Your words and this post are a treasure.
love you.
How timely that I should run across your site and the plug for your sister’s book. I don’t label myself a “recovering good girl” but rather a “recovering perfectionist” (which may very well be the same thing). It’s amazing how we beat ourselves up b/c we don’t have it just right.
Our pastor gave a sermon this past Sunday about Mary pouring the perfume on Christ’s feet while Martha was busy away in the kitchen missing out on the moment with Jesus. I am a Martha desperately wishing to be more like Mary — to enjoy my Savior in the moment and not be so worried and consumed w/ all the little things that really mean nothing in the end.
Thank you for sharing!
I totally relate to everything your sister said in her video and am going to jump on the pre-order! You must be so proud of her! What a talented family y’all are!
What a great video! How exciting this must be for you, for Emily, & for your whole family!! I am definitely interested in getting my hands on a copy of this book!!!
It IS like sending yourself a present in the future! A surprise! From me! I hope I forget about it between now and then. Doubtful.
I am one of those “tired good girls”. Your sister spoke to me when she said that the shame is deeply lodged…I have felt that for so long yet never realized why…until I saw this brief, 3 minute video. I anxiously await the release of this book. Thanks to your sister for writing this and thank you for sharing.
I think that’s wonderful for your sister! She earned it! Her books sounds just wonderful!
Is it shallow of me to say she is cute as a button :) ? She just has such a pleasant demeanor.
I definitely relate. I am also a mom and wife of a Youth Pastor. I did not grow up in a Christian home. I think that the way I grew up made me want to earn my salvation all the more. I always was trying to be good enough at home. I was the parent as long as I can remember and I took that burden into my relationship with God. I’m still learning to rest under His shadow.
I could have written this comment, Kristen. I feel exactly the same way. I’ve been the parent since I was about 5 years old. In addition, I always tried to earn my dad’s love by being the perfect daughter at all times, and I’ve carried that into my relationship with God. It’s hard for me to grasp that I don’t have to perform for Him–or anyone, for that matter. Looking forward to reading Emily’s book.
you must be so proud of her!!! I definatly wanna read this:) thank you for sharing!!!
what a treasure you have in your sister. i loved watching the video. i am so buying her book!
Kate :)
Wow! Great video. Great title. Best book cover, ever :) {And YOU could write a book, too}.
Wow. Emily~ you are warm, sincere, calm, confident, collected…everything I imagined you to be. What a beautiful video and what. an. accomplishment. Can’t wait for the book…mine is on my way! Congratulations~
I’m looking forward to reading it, as a good girl gone bad, transformed into a better-than-good girl, now just a real girl (or trying to be). You and your sister give each other energy — how wonderful! No one knows you like a sister. (I have two).
Yes, an incredible connection, Nester, between the nail hole fear and Emily’s good girl… I’m already holding my breath for the release of her book– it’s as if she wrote it for me and I suspect there’s thousands of other “me’s” out there, too. You must be so proud of her… you two are blessed to have one another.
Blessings for a wonderful weekend!
Wow, this book sounds amazing…and she made it sound as if she could see right through me. I can really relate to what this book is all about. I cant wait to read it!
XO
Wow! That just blew me away! Emily’s words spoke to so many things that have been going on in my soul. Feeling lost and disconnected from God; desparately trying to get back on the path. When all along He’s been right here, with me. I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!
Mary Ellen
Jimi says she’s trying to be a real girl. Me too. I think the book is going to be wonderful and I LOVE the beautiful cover. I would probably buy it for the cover alone, lol, but I know I’ll be blessed by the content.
I pre-ordered Seth Godin’s ‘Poke the Box’ and forgot about it. When it showed up in my Kindle app it was exaclty like that — Oh look! A gift to myself!
By the way, you’re a Poker of the Box.
Dad, just ordered the book a few days ago, I had a feeling you already had it. Thanks for calling me a poker. I don’t know what it means yet, but I”m taking it as a compliment.
how wonderful. i love how you love each other. that’s my favorite part. and i’m very curious about your family life growing up. i’d love to know how your parents helped you both become these incredibly brilliant and beautiful people. and that you not only are remarkable, but that you put it out there for the greater good…well, i love that part too. it’s risky. it’s bold. it’s art.
His Grace IS Amazing!
Can’t wait to read this book … When I became a Christian (as an adult), I started checking off boxes of how to do it and boy, was that exhausting. I know this book will minister to me. Love how each of your gifts were noticed early on and you’re both using those to bring others closer to the One who gifted you. Blessings to you both!
when I saw this video on her blog a few days ago, I cried through the whole thing, not knowing why. My husband ordered the book for me last night! I can’t wait to see what the Lord will do in my life through this message.
I think you two are just great-so sweet of you to bring the attention of your readers to her upcoming project! I love reading both of your blogs, but for such different reasons. And as I’ve already posted on Emily’s, I’m so looking forward to reading her book.
I watched the video yesterday on Facebook (Jessica had posted it on her Muthering Heights page), and now I can’t wait to get it, read it, and have Emily sign it at Relevant! : )
This is beautiful in so many ways. I am so happy for Emily. For the little I know her from her blog…and getting to know you from Nesting Place I feel like a part of this. I feel like I get a small glimpse into this magical moment of hers. To be a part of her journey…to have read when she wrote on blogger. It is a priviledge to be a part of daily posts that speak from the soul of such talented woman. Congrats to Emily! And thank you for opening your lives to us.
Wow, this sounds SO great and Emily’s video is just awesome and brings you in wanting to chat with her more. Can’t wait to get the book! What a special sister you have, and I know she feels the same about you. :)
Too religious. And, why not just talk about normal life?
Also, I think there might have been a time in the past when we women were hard on ourselves to be perfect. That time has passed. Seriously, in today’s world, if I still have a job and my husband still has a job and my kids are still healthy and our school is still good, we women are thrilled. I lay my head on the pillow at night and thank goodness we made it through another day. We don’t beat ourselves up over trivial things anymore. So much more is at risk now.
Btw, I think a mother of three is entitled to call herself “woman” not “girl.” Really, how old does a woman have to be?