Emerging Courageous Newsletter 47 temp Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel

Emerging Courageous Newsletter 47
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel, Editor
Jan 20, 2004

Message for Today: The manuscript for Women Emerging Courageous is now with the publisher!!! After eight months contacting over thirty publishers and a dozen agents, I decided to go with iUniverse with print on demand services. I decided to pay to have the book published myself and will order and send copies at my expense to all the authors who have stories included. I will notify you when all the details are finalized which will take a couple more months. I wish to thank all those who encouraged me along this process and those of you who shared your stories in Women Emerging Courageous. Your stories help us to realize that we too can overcome anything life throws at us and "emerge courageous". Marilyn

From the Mailbag:
*re newsletter 46: Ask for Help: "This was an especially relevant newsletter. I found more truth, peace and valuable insight in this one than in some others. I feel so positive right now and determined to stay that way. Thanks for always sharing and for giving me a great start to a wonderful new day." Tony DeLiso

*re forwarded newsletter 46: "Thank you for the newsletter. I find it inspiring and printed some of the articles to share with others." Sharon P.

*"Often times the restlessness and anxiety we find in our lives are caused by fear, driven by the need to "fit" in the world or live up to someone else's expectations. The true resolve is to be at peace with who you are and turn that restlessness into a desire to know God's will for you. That happens when you finally give all your concerns over to Him, leaving them there without taking them back again and again. Are you at peace?" Bob Perks

*re "My best Christmas gift on my worst Christmas ever" that appeared in New Stories Jan 15, 2004.
"Wow I am shocked!! I was amazed when you sent it out the first time and now adding it to your magazine. I am not a writer (although my mother always wanted to be one and I used to write poetry when I was young). Thanks so much. I will pass this on. I never told anyone about my "story" before so I am sure many of them will be surprised." Diane Bookwalter

*"Just want you to know how very glad I am to have found you...truly do enjoy your stories and those of others...enjoyed just reading YOUR story, very interesting...Keep the GOOD ones coming.........Best Wishes... "Eaglenest

*"Dear Ma'am Marilyn, Shalom! Thank you also for giving me an opportunity to share a story...It is highly-appreciated and it is my pleasure...May our good Lord continually bless you, your family, and your ministry as you faithfully serve our Lord
in every way that you can. Sister in Christ," Sally Laylo

*Story of the Starfish...http://whoohoo.net/starfish/
"You have been gifted with the ability to make a difference in this world and if you follow your heart -- the world will indeed be blessed!" shared by Toppazza

*"The fact that no one understands you doesn't make you an artist."--author unknown shared by Stephanie Pfanstiel

***Words of wisdom:
"The beauty that we see
Lives within us."
Donna Wallace
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***Thoughts worth imprinting on your mind...sent in by Sharon Coles
Somebody - author unknown

RIGHT NOW
Somebody is very proud of you.
Somebody is thinking of you.
Somebody is caring about you.
Somebody misses you.
Somebody wants to talk to you.
Somebody wants to be with you.
Somebody hopes you are not in trouble.
Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided.
Somebody wants to hold your hand.
Somebody hopes everything turns out all right.
Somebody wants you to be happy.
Somebody wants you to find him/her.
Somebody wants to give you a gift.
Somebody wants to hug you.
Somebody thinks you ARE a gift.
Somebody admires your strength.
Somebody wants to protect you.
Somebody can't wait to see you.
Somebody loves you for who you are.
Somebody treasures your spirit.
Somebody is glad that you are their friend.
Somebody wants to get to know you better.
Somebody wants to be near you.
Somebody wants you to know they are there for you.
Somebody would do anything for you.
Somebody wants to share their dreams with you.
Somebody is alive because of you.
Somebody needs your support.
Somebody will cry when they read this.
Somebody needs you to have faith in them.
Somebody trusts you.
Somebody hears a song that reminds them of you.
Right now...
SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU TO SEND THIS TO THEM.
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