Writing a chapter - who me?

This past year I was asked to consider writing a chapter in a book with some amazing women leaders in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.  I accepted the challenge even though I was uncertain I could accomplish the task.

Humbled, excited, and scared I arrived at the beautiful Cedar Springs and met my "chapter friends."  We spent a few days writing, connecting, writing, encouraging, writing, inspiring, and writing again.  As I sat and put fingers to computer I began to find words for my topic.  I had spoken on the topic before, but it was dramatically different trying to capture my presentation in written form.  The days were exciting and challenging, but I pushed through and completed a rough draft by the time we left Cedar Springs. 



Returning home I jumped right back into both my daily and doctoral work.  The weeks ahead were filled with completing assignments and getting everything done before heading to class for a solid week. 


With my doctoral week behind me, I returned to my chapter to complete the missing pieces.  Today I am done and ready to send for editing and feedback.


I decided to capture this in my blog so that I can remember the journey.  I know there are a lot of revisions and changes ahead, but it is exciting to be at this stage.  I honestly didn't know if I could do it! I suppose I still wonder if my chapter will make the "cut" which is another reason for the blog.  No matter the outcome, the experience has been amazing so far!