Sunday night, the night before my series, I didn't sleep at all. For hours, I stared at the ceiling fan and wondered what might happen. Would people read it? Will they share it? What if they hate it?
Monday came. Then Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and now, Friday.
"As a Girl Thinks" brought in emails, Facebook comments, messages, texts, tweets, and more feedback than I ever expected to receive. One of my tweets earlier this week read: "I am overwhelmed in the very best way possible."
It was so true. And it still is.
This series came together beautifully, and I have so many people to thank for that: my friends, who shared the link online every single day; my editors, who worked tirelessly to make sure the final product was perfect; my parents, who called and congratulated me each morning; my housemates, who constantly encouraged me and poured over the paper in the evenings.
And, of course, my Savior. Because without Him, this story wouldn't be a story at all.
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2 comments:
I just spent a few hours reading this. I cried, I felt pride, I felt everything you felt. You wrote so beautifully it made me, a journalist, envious of your brilliant metaphors and descriptions. You and all the girls in your story are so strong for sharing what you did. You've been in my prayers for months and I am so, so glad our Father has heard the cries and answered!
I've long struggled with my body image, though never taken any action (positive or negative). This story stirred something inside of me. Never had I thought of looking at my body through God's eyes. I was floored when I read each piece of this series. I feel inspired.
Melanie, you have truly inspired me. I am so blessed to have bee able to read this. I am absolutely certain it was in His plan for me to read this! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for this beautiful piece of writing and a message that may change my life.
I totally agree with most of what Genna said. You are so inspiring. And more importantly the Lord is using your story in such a beautiful way. You are now the means of God's grace to me and so many other girls. It's a really breathtaking thing!
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