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Last I blogged, it was from the Mediterranean waters off Istanbul at the end of the Guideposts Holy Lands Tour.
Two weeks later I find myself marooned at Washington National Airport with Amy Wong, enduring an unplanned six-hour layover on our way from New York to Charleston, S.C., for a Guideposts "mini" writers workshop. Rick Hamlin is still stuck back at Newark. He probably will get there even later than us. This is very frustrating.
The reason given for the cancellation of our original direct flight was "high winds," which to me sounds like, "We don't have enough passengers to pay for the gas." But apparently it's true and there are a lot of people in our situation, so I should probably shut up and count my blessings, which is so often the case with me.
I'm worried, though, about the 10 or so workshoppers who are also traveling to Charleston, so say a prayer for them and their safe and hopefully undelayed travels. The workshoppers are our editorial lifeblood, our eyes and ears around the country, and we like to meet with them as much as possible to discuss potential stories.
Do you aspire to be a workshopper? Our next contest will be announced this April for the following fall, a whole week in Rye, New York, at our expense learning everything we know about writing true, first-person inspirational stories. Start thinking about your story now. We're waiting and waiting and waiting ...
But first say a prayer that I am given a bit of patience today. Thanks.
P.S. Do you have a travel travail to share? Post below!
P.P.S. Thanks again to the wonderful Debbie Macomber for making these workshops a dream come true.
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Edward Grinnan is Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Guideposts Publications. Edward lives in New York City with two blondes—his wife, Julee, and Golden Retriever, Millie, who has been featured in his blog and popular videos. Edward loves cycling, hiking with Millie at his house in the Berkshire Hills and Wolverines that hail from Michigan.
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I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your editoritals in the Guidepost's magazine. Also, I read your book with the devotional book, as well. I really got a lot out of both.
You did a great job.
I have bi-polar disorder which is treated with medication. I see my psych. dr. every 3 months or more if I am having a flare-up with either depression or hypo-mania. I am thinking of writing an article about what it is like to go off in an ambulance in a very small town and to stay at the psych. hospital for 2 weeks and what the response was and is to my hospitalization. It would make an interesting story and would perhaps help individuals and community members know how to act around someone like myself and what things they can say etc. Actually, since my hospitalization, I have been quite isolated. But, I fill my time and days with many hobbies. The internet was a godsend to me, as I found many helpful bi-polar message boards and support online. Also, the church services that they have on TV have been a tremendous support for me.
Gossip has not been helpful. Many things have been made up about me which are untrue. These have brought tears, I must admit. But, now, I just figure that if the gossipers are spreading falsehoods about me, that at least they are leaving someone else alone. One year ago, I did join the American Legion Auxilliary group here in our small town. Their reception of me was wary initially and some in the group tend to stick their nose up and do not talk to me other than to say Hello and that is it. But, other members have been welcoming and warm and understanding if I need to miss meetings. I do the volunteer work for veterans at home and it gives me a sense of accomplishment to do so.
I also knit and crochet for a Christmas radio show that they have in a nearby town in December and donate those items such as warm scarves, hats etc. for children.
So, I will work on writing a story about my experiences and perhaps it will get published in Guideposts or at least I can enter it in your writing contest and make it to your workshop. I was happy to see when we need to submit our STORIES for the possible selection to attend the workshop.
I pray for you and your staff daily. I also gave a gift subscription of Guideposts to my friend in Wisconsin, who is disabled, and she absolutely loves the magazine.
Have a blessed week! joyhav49@yahoo.com
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. I have both friends and family members who are battling bi-polar conditions so I sympathize with you. Hang in there. We'll pray for you. -Edward
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