When I was writing my poetry book, I met up with my grandma to hear some of her stories (with an alcoholic husband), and she read me her stories through poems she had written then! Turns out when my grandfather was sober, he had invited her to take a poetry class with him, and they had both written poetry. Tears streamed down my face as I listened. THIS WAS WHERE I HAD COME FROM. And I had no idea. I love that you discovered something new (and old) about your own grandmother🫶🏻
I’m reading this while at my grandmother’s house and this blessed me so much! Thank you for not only giving us a glimpse into the life of this special woman but for also encouraging us to press on faithfully committed to stewarding whatever God’s laid out for us!
Wow - I have not read that 1 Corinthians verse that way before, but love that. Definitely encouraging to think about when entering new seasons and wondering how to do all the things God has called us to!
When I was writing my poetry book, I met up with my grandma to hear some of her stories (with an alcoholic husband), and she read me her stories through poems she had written then! Turns out when my grandfather was sober, he had invited her to take a poetry class with him, and they had both written poetry. Tears streamed down my face as I listened. THIS WAS WHERE I HAD COME FROM. And I had no idea. I love that you discovered something new (and old) about your own grandmother🫶🏻
What a gift! To work through the hard parts through poetry too. How incredible. Thank you for sharing.
I’m reading this while at my grandmother’s house and this blessed me so much! Thank you for not only giving us a glimpse into the life of this special woman but for also encouraging us to press on faithfully committed to stewarding whatever God’s laid out for us!
That's so encouraging to hear. Keep enjoying your grandmother and all the things we have to learn from the generations before.
This is so beautiful, Whitney. The "myths about creativity" section is gold. And CONGRATS on working on a new manuscript--I can't wait to hear more :)
Thank you Alicia! I know. If I'm honest, I low-key believe these sorts of myths all the time.
I love this...what a wonderful glimpse into your grandmother's world.
Thank you Catherine! Grandmas are the best.
Wow - I have not read that 1 Corinthians verse that way before, but love that. Definitely encouraging to think about when entering new seasons and wondering how to do all the things God has called us to!