Earlier this week I posted a saying on my web site from the Reverend James Cleveland – “A Delay is not a Denial’. The minute I saw this comment it resonated with me. As a writer, struggling towards publication, I had to learn to accept rejection. It’s part of the process. Overcoming the disappointment and continuing to pursue my goal took an amazing amount of courage and tenacity. There were times when I wondered if it was worth it. Instead of hovering over my desk, writing, I could have curled up on the sofa with a bag of cookies and watched reruns on television.
This week I found the true meaning of Delay does not mean denial. I received a call from an editor who wants to publish one of my manuscripts. I have been grinning since getting that joyous call. After so many years and so many roadblocks, this moment is pure magic. (YEAH!)
While working towards this goal, delays tried to hinder my momentum. Real life stuff got in the way, work sometimes slowed me down and other times uncertainty caused me to pause. But none of that meant my dream was denied. I still have a long way to go before I see my name on the New York Times bestsellers list. This is only the beginning for me. How about you? Are you waiting on something?