It's the first Wednesday of the month,
the day that members of the
Insecure Writer's Support Group
share their writing struggles
and writing successes
and offer their encouragement
and support to fellow writers.
To visit the IWSG website, click here.
To become a member of the IWSG, click here.
Our wonderful co-hosts who are volunteering today,
along with IWSG Founder Alex J. Cavanaugh are Joylene Nowell Butler, Jacqui Murray, Sandra Cox, and, Lee Lowery!
along with IWSG Founder Alex J. Cavanaugh are Joylene Nowell Butler, Jacqui Murray, Sandra Cox, and, Lee Lowery!
I hope you have a chance to visit today's hosts and thank them for co-hosting.
I'm sure they would appreciate a visit and an encouraging comment.
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Every month the IWSG announces a question that members can answer
with advice, insight, a personal experience, or a story in their IWSG posts.
if they aren't sure what to write about on IWSG Day.
Remember the question is optional.
This month's featured question is:
This month's featured question is:
Is there someone who supported or influenced you that perhaps isn't around anymore? Anyone you miss?
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This month's question is a poignant one, because it speaks to the holes in my heart
left by the deaths of my parents and two of my best friends in my life.
Each of them absolutely supported me, influenced me, inspired me,
and encouraged me,
especially with my writing and with reaching for my dreams.
They were there for me in the darkest hours of my life and in the happiest.
I miss them every single day, and sometimes my heart aches with their loss.
Mom and Dad with Newborn Me ~ Believing in Me from the Beginning
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
March 1950
© M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue
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so I can't share photos of my beloved and greatly-missed friends.
Fortunately, I am supported and influenced by amazing, living people:
my husband, our extended families, and my special friends.
I feel surrounded by love and I float, buoyed by their encouragement.
The Best of Friends, Cheri and Gary with Terry and Me
The Wigwam, Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States, USA
December 25, 2017
© M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue
All Rights Reserved
My Siblings and I: Donnie, Bertie, Roy, Barb, and Me
Mega Support and Influence for Me
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 1, 2018
© M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue
All Rights Reserved
Terry and Me
Escoba, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
December 11, 2021
© M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue
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Speaking of special people who encourage and influence others,
I want to remember a wonderful supporter of the IWSG
who is missed greatly by our Ninja Captain Alex and many members:
Jeremy Hawkins (Blog: Being Retro).
Rest in peace, Jeremy. You will be remembered with love and gratitude.
On January 3, we lost an amazing guy – Jeremy Hawkins.
On February 2, we are going to pay tribute and give back to one who was so giving and involved in our community.
To honor his life and support the family he leaves behind, on that day:
• Post a story or memory about Jeremy.
• Post photos of Jeremy.
• Share some of the graphics he made for you.
• Post a photo of you wearing one of the t-shirts he designed.
• And to support his family, between now and then, purchase one of his t-shirt designs, one of his books, or one of his prints. (He also created the IWSG t-shirt.)
Spread the word and let’s pay tribute to one of the most supportive and loyal guys ever to cross our paths, Jeremy Hawkins.
On February 2, we are going to pay tribute and give back to one who was so giving and involved in our community.
To honor his life and support the family he leaves behind, on that day:
• Post a story or memory about Jeremy.
• Post photos of Jeremy.
• Share some of the graphics he made for you.
• Post a photo of you wearing one of the t-shirts he designed.
• And to support his family, between now and then, purchase one of his t-shirt designs, one of his books, or one of his prints. (He also created the IWSG t-shirt.)
Spread the word and let’s pay tribute to one of the most supportive and loyal guys ever to cross our paths, Jeremy Hawkins.
My thanks to everyone for their kindness, understanding, and get well wishes
over the past two months.
I'm finally feeling like me again ~ Definitely much, much better!
I have some happy news to share!
Terry and I are thrilled about our new great nephew born in London (UK)
on New Year's Day: Jackson Arthur Taylor.
© Krista Mundry and Dean Taylor
All Rights Reserved
His parents are our niece Krista and her partner Dean.
My sister Donnie and my brother-in-law Martin are the happy grandparents.
Welcome to a huge family who will support you and surround you with love,
Jackson Arthur Taylor!
Krista and Dean with One Month Old Jackson!
© Krista Mundry and Dean Taylor All Rights Reserved
And influence you, Jackson ~ LOL!
Dad starts Jax off right with his favorite Chelsea team colors,
but I fear a pile of packages with different teams and kinds of football outfits
are landing in your parents' mailbox because of this photo. LOL!
You are destined to be an avid sports fan!
The Chelsea Fans
© Krista Mundry and Dean Taylor All Rights Reserved
Wishing you love and happiness this month!
I hope each of you has fun visiting around today.
Happy writing to each of you in February!
Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com
My next post will be on Friday, February 11.
