tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post8287943592194204671..comments2024-03-28T03:02:16.508-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: Reaching For Our DreamsJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-89112202886868424192011-12-01T10:05:09.208-05:002011-12-01T10:05:09.208-05:00Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience, y...Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience, you're truly amazing and a reminder for all of us that we can truly accomplish anything we put our minds to. Certainly, you're an exemplar.<br /><br />Cheers<br />AlvaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951499611792032584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-43448777473865069312011-07-09T20:09:16.949-04:002011-07-09T20:09:16.949-04:00Awesome blog. As a mother of four, I like to encou...Awesome blog. As a mother of four, I like to encourage my children as well. Even if I have to sacrifice something or time.. they are more than worth it. My dream is to be an author more than anything. I want to make it happen, so WHEN I get published I will send you a copy of my book! <br />God Bless<br />HeatherMePlusFourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16437176542725992503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86674952551222898252010-03-18T00:23:34.280-04:002010-03-18T00:23:34.280-04:00Sometimes I wish I didn't dream so big and tha...Sometimes I wish I didn't dream so big and that I could let some of those dreams go...Or at least figure out if my dreams are indeed God's dreams for me!Gina Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647753231391009981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-7044863456664212122010-03-17T14:31:18.929-04:002010-03-17T14:31:18.929-04:00I had to fight for my dream to become a nurse. I c...I had to fight for my dream to become a nurse. I chose to give it up to concentrate on my writing. Both dreams were not going to be taken away from me at any cost.<br /><br />I am standing tall this week, lol I have just blogged about my positive mind.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-30968619911641536642010-03-17T14:04:11.360-04:002010-03-17T14:04:11.360-04:00My parents always believed in me. I've always ...My parents always believed in me. I've always sensed that they have always known I could do ANYTHING I put my mind to.<br /><br />Now I just need to put my mind to it and believe in myself.<br /><br />Thank you for this,<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-62505808008839286792010-03-16T17:30:21.220-04:002010-03-16T17:30:21.220-04:00It's so true. When I told my dad I wanted to w...It's so true. When I told my dad I wanted to write, he said "now what do you really want to do."<br /><br />My boys want to play in the NBA and although that dream is slim I'm not taking it away.,Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31122402408255374702010-03-16T16:21:11.863-04:002010-03-16T16:21:11.863-04:00This was a beautiful post to read. What an amazing...This was a beautiful post to read. What an amazing mom you are. I was not given the gift of dreams in childhood, but managed to cling to them anyway. Now (after years of hard work) I believe that I can achieve whatever I came here to do - even though the doubt voices do get loud from time to time.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-47738993039988187952010-03-16T13:53:50.925-04:002010-03-16T13:53:50.925-04:00Hello! I'm your newest follower. (I learned ...Hello! I'm your newest follower. (I learned about your blog from Alexis Grant's blog.) I'm an aspiring writer myself, and I definitely DO NOT have that confidence. I've wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember, but I always brushed it aside as being a silly dream. It took starting a blog to realize that I want to truly pursue writing. Thanks for the pep talk!Roller Coasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183668808628272381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-19212975546586688482010-03-16T11:37:52.080-04:002010-03-16T11:37:52.080-04:00Almost everything I write finds a home eventually....Almost everything I write finds a home eventually. Some pieces just take more work than others, or more submissions.<br /><br />It's hard not to take some of it personally. I can handle publication rejections, but grant and residency rejections are much harder to handle, beause those ARE personal -- and so often, the decisions are made by people with fewer publishing crednetials than I've racked up.Devon Ellingtonhttp://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-6736295926677357892010-03-16T11:03:52.544-04:002010-03-16T11:03:52.544-04:00Awesome post, Judy. I love reading yours, because...Awesome post, Judy. I love reading yours, because they are usually so upbeat. I, too, have always said "when." My husband always corrects me, but I just correct him back. And I think that helped get me past the hard parts. Thanks for posting.J.A. Soudershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460557430817566294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-60830346113421339162010-03-16T10:27:18.996-04:002010-03-16T10:27:18.996-04:00I really needed this today. I grew up with very su...I really needed this today. I grew up with very supportive parents in every area except writing. They told me I could "do anything" but were very suspicious of anything I let them read. "Where did you get your idea for this?" Not in a good way, but in a "should we be taking you to a therapist?" sort of way.<br /><br />My biggest compliment from those who read my work is " I got so into the story, I forgot it was YOU who wrote it." My parents could never make that distinction. <br /><br />So, do I believe in myself? Sort of. Am I standing tall and reaching for my dreams? Not exactly. Have I let doubt and disappointment weigh my down? Absolutely.Dawn Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12812066956850617957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-90472596678939708742010-03-16T08:21:00.043-04:002010-03-16T08:21:00.043-04:00LOVE how supportive you are of your kids dreams. S...LOVE how supportive you are of your kids dreams. So many parents crush dreams without even realizing it. <br /><br />Very inspiring. :)kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4093973500022800402010-03-16T08:09:29.333-04:002010-03-16T08:09:29.333-04:00I had the same kind of parents and it has certainl...I had the same kind of parents and it has certainly shaped who I am today. What a gift to pass along to your children! I hope I can do the same. Thank you for reminding me to put my mind on things above not on doubt or despair.kd simingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667546001218006159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-74189951279689126772010-03-16T00:27:29.182-04:002010-03-16T00:27:29.182-04:00This is a wonderful and lovely post. I have very l...This is a wonderful and lovely post. I have very low self-esteem, especially when it comes to writing, where I am surrounded by those so much better than I am. However, that's because I <i>know</i> I'm not good enough yet, and I believe that I <i>can</i> be with enough practice if I work hard to make it happen. The journey to publication will be long, and I might give up a few times, but with God's Grace and preservation, I am determined to make it. :]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76140214298518588852010-03-16T00:24:09.620-04:002010-03-16T00:24:09.620-04:00I grew up in a 'you can't do that' env...I grew up in a 'you can't do that' environment. I think it made me want to prove something. I still have a lot of self-esteem issues, but I plug away. Nobody can steal my dreams!<br /><br />Your children have a wonderful mom! You had a terrific role model.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-39113225872524096332010-03-15T22:53:16.656-04:002010-03-15T22:53:16.656-04:00What a great childhood you had, wonderful, nurturi...What a great childhood you had, wonderful, nurturing parents. I want to be like that. I'm going to say, "Of course, you can. What do you need?"Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33406745711835570292010-03-15T20:53:23.052-04:002010-03-15T20:53:23.052-04:00Hi Jody -
I view all those preliminary dreams as ...Hi Jody -<br /><br />I view all those preliminary dreams as training wheels for the real thing. You learn discipline and get a taste of success. You also eliminate what doesn't work.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-61107110246906599932010-03-15T20:14:46.878-04:002010-03-15T20:14:46.878-04:00This post comes at a good time for me. I'm usu...This post comes at a good time for me. I'm usually plagued with doubts and I'm so impatient that I just want things to happen NOW, or even yesterday would be better. I have to be careful never to let the doubts and insecurities to take over. Thank you.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-18294356531104029962010-03-15T19:57:41.894-04:002010-03-15T19:57:41.894-04:00Can I echo the sentiment that you are blessed to h...Can I echo the sentiment that you are blessed to have had two lovely parents? You sound like an excellent mother as well. <br /><br />I'm standing tall and reaching for the stars. I'm hopeful beyond measure in all the Lords good promises and I think that above all else propels me in the right direction.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-12824825705622706092010-03-15T18:08:59.506-04:002010-03-15T18:08:59.506-04:00I had parents much like yours. I grew up believing...I had parents much like yours. I grew up believing I could be anything, do anything, achieve anything. I still believe that. And I do hope it's something I can infuse into my own children.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-36059420578084864232010-03-15T15:54:42.535-04:002010-03-15T15:54:42.535-04:00I love your perspective in this post. The word &qu...I love your perspective in this post. The word "if" isn't a very useful part of my vocabulary. The idea that whatever is depending on "if" is left dangling, leaves me feeling defeated before I even start.<br /><br />Even though a lot of my "whens" never materialize, the ides created with "when" do nurture my creativity and open up all of the possibilities. There is no room for doubt or insecurities "when" I have set my mind to accomplish something.Midnitefyrflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12407438351469606532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-68610817786167004542010-03-15T15:14:54.714-04:002010-03-15T15:14:54.714-04:00Wonderful post, Jody!
"Ah, but a man's r...Wonderful post, Jody!<br /><br /><i>"Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" (Robert Browning) </i><br /><br />My parents believed doing anything less than one's best in any pursuit was unacceptable. I was an only child and they had high expectations for me. I never doubted that if I worked hard I could achieve my goals and I hope I've helped instill a similar confidence in my children. I believe it goes hand in hand with a sense of self worth.<br /><br />My self worth won't be affected if publication doesn't happen for my novels, but I like the challenge of 'reaching' and I'll continue to work with that goal in mind.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-3914724309044234102010-03-15T14:47:30.973-04:002010-03-15T14:47:30.973-04:00Loved this post, Judy! I'm confident that if m...Loved this post, Judy! I'm confident that if my dreams are according to God's will for my life they can and will come true. Sometimes I struggle with doubts, but mostly I'm still trying to figure out exactly what my dreams are. Do I really want to be published or do I just want to write? <br /><br />And I was also blessed with supportive parents who did (and do!) believe in me and encourage dreaming big and never settling for second best. If I ever have children, I hope to be as supportive as they are :)Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847210876356844336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-64115528710412454142010-03-15T14:29:40.519-04:002010-03-15T14:29:40.519-04:00Wonderful, wonderful. I love this blog!
Yes, most ...Wonderful, wonderful. I love this blog!<br />Yes, most days I do believe. Sometimes, I need a little reminder. Like this post. Can't wait til next post! (it's what my book is about)TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31667049789271610832010-03-15T14:17:04.559-04:002010-03-15T14:17:04.559-04:00Beautiful post, Jody! I believe in myself in the s...Beautiful post, Jody! I believe in myself in the sense that I know I will put forth my best effort and not give up. I'm not certain where that effort will lead me professionally but I know that I'll give it everything I've got. For me, that is the key, to not sell myself short by slacking off. To believe in my ability to keep moving forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com