“All of it and then some…” – (see end of post for the rest)

Year Mark Update

Last August, I began this blog with the following posts: One Way To Overcome Fear -After Another… It is hard to believe it has been a year. To commemorate this marker, I decided to do this blog update on what we have accomplished during this time.

Thank You

First off, Thank you for being the MAIN part of this journey. Without you – THE READER – this blog would not be possible!

Comments

I wish I could share every comment/conversation, but for privacy reasons and space here are two:

“You changed my life I want to thank you.”

“… love reading your posts. Before we realize it, we are reflecting on our own lives in between the lines. Refreshingly honest. Thank you.”

Making It Count

Within a year, we’ve had over 10,000 unique views from ongoing/new readers from all over the globe (including 5 new countries picked up since January, for a total of 15 countries). Thanks faithful readers and WELCOME to those joining!

Off

The numbers grew while taking the month of June off and pulling back to posting twice a month so I could rotate (between Wildcard, Inspirational, Diary Review & Update Posts) and focus on some other projects.

Dream Trip & Team

One project began when I was sponsored for a trip to Florida. While there, I partnered with others to fulfill the dream of riding a horse again after physical rehab. I am so grateful for those who provided the following:

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Photography, Purple Dress, & Brown Horse, Maxwell: Max & Maxwell Equestrian Photography (to read more about the lady with the incredible talent and the main coordinator behind this project visit): “Picture Perfect Dream”

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Videography (MORE INFO COMING SOON!): Chiola Films

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Horses (Pickles & Golden): Equestrian Adventures of Florida  (to read more about this amazing, entreprenuer, lady visit): “Dreams Collide For A Ride“

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Nails (they were amazing): Emerald Spa & Nails

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“Poetry” White Dress (this company went out of their way to ship the dress to location): Don’t Stress The Dress

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I recommend all of these talented individuals!

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Shout Out

Also a huge thank you to my moderator (the absolute best), business group that I met with regularly (their encouragement and feedback is priceless), my editor/weekly accountability partner (amazingly, talented and so much more…), and those that have reached out to offer feedback/ideas. It means a lot!

Featured People On The Blog

I was also privileged to feature the following people and their heart-touching stories on the blog this year:

Amber McCutcheon see Skeleton In The Closet

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Michael Johnson (& fiance, Megan) see Climbing For Your Dreams

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Carvell Lockett see Words Cross An Ocean…

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Joseph Atherton see The People Factor (Fact/Or)

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Cyndi Burch see 2 People + $7 = “5000 Blankets” Of Dreams +…

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Tim Holmes see Creating Dreams

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Keith Wilson see Honey-Moon Dream Turned Cold

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Eli Schostak see Priceless Dreamer

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Rosetta Ann see Dreams By Design

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Debbie Lee With America’s Mighty Warrior Organization see Daring Dreams

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Debbie Lee With America’s Mighty Warrior Organization see Fourth Of July Dream

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Bethany Atherton see Unlikely Friend

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Check out the stories above and follow their endeavors!

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Go After

This upcoming year, I’m excitedly setting new goals. In the meantime, I hope you choose to go after your unique dream (like so many of you already are) or dare a new dream.

As you do, I’ll be here encouraging you to go after your dream

(all of it and THEN some)

to reach your unique destinations

(even if they seem unlikely)!

– Grace Atherton –

The Writing Rider