IWSG: A Thankful Heart . . .

The Insecure Writer's Support Group is a community of writers who share ideas and encourage other writers. It's a great place to express doubts and concerns as well as offer and receive tribulations and guidance from other writers. IWSG posts the first Wednesday of every month. I think you'll find it to be a great writer's resource that's well worth your time. Be sure to stop by and visit with some of the other IWSG writers/bloggers at IWSG Members.

Our awesome co-hosts for October are:
Joylene Nowell Butler
Jen Chandler
Mary Aalgaar
 Lisa Buie Collard
Tamara Narayan
Tyrean Martinson
Christine Rains

A Thankful Heart . . .  
With the changing of the seasons and rapidly approaching holidays, my thoughts have turned a bit nostalgic.  Remembering past holidays with family members that are now gone makes me wish I could revisit those simpler times and once again sit around my mother's Thanksgiving table as each family member in turn offers thanks - sharing what they are most thankful for before diving into a scrumptious meal including roasted turkey with all the trimmings.  It's a tradition that I continue today with my extended family and friends as we welcome all into our home to share a traditional, Southern Thanksgiving meal and give thanks for our many blessings.  Family, friends, health - all things I give thanks for every day.  Our home in the rural southern countryside, the many sights & sounds of nature, the breathtaking view of stars twinkling in the night sky - all blessings.  Laughter, love, and yes, a few tears - truly a blessing.  

Finally having the opportunity to devote time and attention to my writing career is another thing I am so thankful for.  It's been a long time coming with many real life detours and roadblocks along the way.  It's still a journey in progress - one filled with both the thrill of success and the agony of defeat.  Which leads me to this month's question:

What is your favorite aspect of being a writer?

This is a simple question for me.  My favorite aspect of being a writer is having the ability to do what I love to do which is write!  That's the bottom line.  A person who loves their "job" is a lucky, blessed person indeed.  And while I wear many hats and titles - "writer" is the one I have dreamed of the longest, the one I knew I would own someday.  I love sitting down at the keyboard and bringing a story, article, or post to life.  And I'm so thankful that I am now at the point in my life where I get to do that.  I'm also so grateful for the amazing writers/authors I've met on this journey who have generously shared their expertise and friendship.  Both are priceless!  Thank you.

 A Thankful Heart is a Happy Heart!  Writing makes me happy.  What makes your heart happy?