Friday, May 26, 2017

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Coming Into A Community Changes From First Visit To Long Time Connection

I visited Five Minute Friday because I found the writing of Lisa Jo Baker. She gathered me in with many others. The first post I shared was three years ago, almost to the day. The word prompt was hands and I was reveling in the joy of using my hands to hold brand new twin grandchildren.


I searched for other Christian women who could share the journey they traveled,  writing about their exemplar, Jesus Christ. I was shy at first to write candidly, but each visit made me bolder. I made friends, some I follow to this day. It was uncanny how I could see the growth in these women from week to week. Improving my writing voice was second to learning about all of you. Thank-you, Lisa Jo and Kate for keeping us together.




 I have been writing with the Five Minute Friday Group for three years and I really enjoy the talented writers who share themselves each week.

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  1. Bethany VitaroMay 26, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    Five Minute Friday has been wonderful for me as well. It's kept me writing when I wanted to quit and helped me connect with other women when I was afraid to reach out. I'm so glad we are both part of this community.

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  2. SueQMay 26, 2017 at 9:23 AM

    I stumbled upon Five Minute Friday last week so I'm very new to the community. I can see that it will be a treasure! :-)

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  3. UnknownMay 26, 2017 at 10:23 AM

    Congrats on your three year anniversary! I look forward to connecting with everyone over time. Nice #fmfparty post!

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    1. BusyBMay 26, 2017 at 1:37 PM

      It was fun to find you as you relaunched your blog.

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    2. UnknownMay 26, 2017 at 1:50 PM

      Thanks! I'm excited to see how God grows my ministry. What so you like best about my new blog? I'm always looking for feedback. :-D

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  4. Tara UlrichMay 26, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    Amen!

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    1. BusyBMay 26, 2017 at 1:34 PM

      Thanks for dropping in with a cheery word or two.

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  5. hudsoncrafted@gmail.comMay 26, 2017 at 12:19 PM

    Your posts always seem to be filled with grace, Gabriele. Glad to have met up with you on this journey that is becoming community.

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  6. Tondra DeniseMay 27, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    "Improving my writing voice was second to learning about all of you"... pretty much sums up what I believe we all feel in this space. This is such a refreshing community experience!!!

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  7. Lesley CrawfordMay 28, 2017 at 12:59 PM

    I'm glad our visits have turned into a regular connection and I'm grateful for the way this community helps us grow and the friendships we have made.

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