I just got a letter yesterday from the BYU Studies Journal telling me that my essay "Abraham's Tent" won 2nd place in their annual Personal Essay Contest! I am SO excited. Not only do I get $200 but they are going to publish it in one of the issues of the journal. It will be amazing to have it published and out there for lots of people to read.
This essay was the hardest thing I have EVER written. It took a piece of my soul. I don't know what compelled me to write it, except that I HAD to. I had to find a way to put into words the deep spiritual experiences I had while Jon and I were in Jordan. I had to put into words all the questions and struggles I had gone through. I had to write it to find truth. Writing it helped me to understand what the Book of Mormon prophets meant when they asked us to "forgive them because of their weakness in writing." There are somethings that words can not quite portray.
All in all I am really proud of this essay and am so thrilled and honored that it going to be printed! Thanks to everyone who helped me with it-- especially Jon who sat through a lot of tears and rantings -- and Steven and Nicole for staying up till 2Am the night before it was due (of course!) to proofread it for me.
Here is a link to it if you'd like to read it.
6 years ago
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hi heather... thanks for leaving a comment on my blog about my photography! that was very nice of you. i am way excited about this class, i am taking it at the clearfield high school, it's one of those community adult classes. after that one i might take another one, but for now i think i'll start with this one. i LOVE taking good pictures and i want to learn how to do that better. i am interested in reading your piece of writing. Writing is another one of my loves that i haven't quiet developed, yet, but am interested in learning more about. so, i am curious to read your article. congrats on winning 2nd place and getting it published. that is awesome!!!! i hope you and jon and asher can make it to our get together this sunday at my house. it's after the afternoon session. i sent jon an email about it. hope to see you there! love, naomi
I am really interested in reading your paper. I was unable to access it from the link. Will you email it or a link to me?
I loved your paper, I love your son, I love your husband, and I love you.
Your article was soooo good! No wonder you won 2nd place. ;-) Thank you for sharing it with me!
I'd love to read it, but couldn't access it. Can you email me the link?
I'd love to read it, but couldn't access it. Can you email me the link?
Congratulations! I am so happy for you, and so proud. It is a marvelous article and is so in keeping with your Peace Education training. Um...what MomF. says goes for me too.
Love,
Mommy T.
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