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Lindsay It's September, and I'm just reading this post from July. I'm sorry for my major lag, but I'm so so so so so happy that I read this today. I needed these words more than ever today! Thanks J&M!!!  Sep 3, 2010, 10:14am

Susannah Thanks for always being real. I don't know how else we do what we do...it does take love.  Jul 1, 2010, 10:07pm

Alison I allowed myself one of those moments last week when I did my annual bloggging for berries trade with my husbands family. I compared the photos from last year versus what I was able to get mostly SOOC and took a moment to be thrilled with how far I have come. When I have been on overload and that doubt moves in, I needed that moment to see how much I have done. THanks for the reminder!  Jun 23, 2010, 2:10pm

molly this post came at a perfect time... thanks  Jun 23, 2010, 10:29am

Mary Dunlap Wow. Thank you for this post. It has my name written all over it. Fear, excitement, the unknown....and LOTS to learn. Made my day.  Jun 22, 2010, 11:20pm

jessica oh wow! how I needed that today! thank you so much for the raw feeling...you definitely had me crying...good tears of course because the words are just beautiful!  Jun 22, 2010, 4:37pm

Sandra Costello Your words seem to come just at the right time. Tears and love, a savory experience:)  Jun 22, 2010, 4:12pm

Ray Another beautiful entry to add to your collection of many, on this here blog. I love how you live by, "LOVE." That's awesome! =o)  Jun 22, 2010, 4:00pm

Jil like everyone else, i really needed this today! neither my husband or me are currently employed, but both of us are chasing our dreams... life is amazing, but a little stressful right now. thanks for sharing your hard-won wisdom :o)  Jun 22, 2010, 1:06pm

Christa Pancake sessions are my favourite, but this one is extra special "smiles"  Jun 22, 2010, 1:04pm

Ronnie Was questioning my decision to get in to photography in the first place, and your post said all the things I needed to hear today... Thanks for the uplift :-)  Jun 22, 2010, 11:35am

René Tate Oh, Mary Mary Mary... I heart you. Sometimes I swear we're a sister from anotha motha. Love you friend.  Jun 22, 2010, 10:56am

Cait Mary you just made my day. You couldn't be more dead on with today's Pancake Session. Thanks for putting that extra little spring in my step today!  Jun 22, 2010, 10:48am

Stacey Thanks Mary... This is what I really needed to hear today... I've been feeling so down and out since i've been laid off...  Jun 22, 2010, 10:40am

Michelle Clark Whooohooooo, Amen!! You are seriously a mind reader today. As I sit here looking at starting a website and putting it all out there, the fear is creeping in. I reread my notes from STL last night and gave myself a good kick in the pants. ;) Thanks for just being the fabulous you that you are!! You inspire me daily.  Jun 22, 2010, 10:37am

Michelle Thanks, Mary. Exactly what I needed to hear today. You guys are inspiring to all of us who feel like we're maybe not on the right path yet - either we're too afraid to realize it, or we're scared to put ourselves out there. I recently started freelance writing again; it's nerve-wracking and I'm full of self-doubt, but I need to face the fear. Thanks again.  Jun 22, 2010, 10:32am

Brenna Lees I am always amazed when I turn away from my goals. I have all but given up. Then I turn the corner and someone not directed at me alone will send a message through the air. Inspired I will pick myself up and turn back to my goal. Thank you Mary you were the inspiration need!!!!  Jun 22, 2010, 10:20am

Eileen Broderick Amen.  Jun 22, 2010, 10:18am

dawn beirnes oh my gosh...this is EXACTLY what I needed to hear today! Thanks guys you are the best!  Jun 22, 2010, 10:12am