Writing Down My Story

Hello m'dears! I have to apologize for being MIA the last week, between a sick kiddo, being covered in poison ivy, and my internet being out for almost two days, this week has been a bit hectic. But, M is better, the internet is back, and even though I'm still itchy as all get out, I'm back to blogging!

Today I wanted to share something very special with you. I was recently contacted by Katie from Making This Home about the journals that she makes. She owns Gadanke, a handcrafted journal shop. She asked if I would like a journal of my own. Now, here's the thing, I believe in fate. I believe everything happens for a reason, and at the exact time it's supposed to happen. I used to love journaling, in fact, I still do, I just haven't been doing it lately. Life kind of got in the way. But, a few days before Katie contacted me, I was researching my family line, and wishing I knew more about my ancestors. My great grandmother was a published author, yet all I know about her are her books. I know nothing about her life. I started to think that maybe I should start journaling again, so M would have a way of remembering me, and she could pass it on to her children and grandchildren. And then I got the email from Katie, and I knew it was fate. 

See, Katie has a very similar story. This is her's:

A couple of years ago, NPR's StoryCorp was in town. It was also my grandma's 90th birthday. The two of us decided to hop into the recording studio to capture some pieces of her story. I had all sorts of prompts to help her. The only problem? My grandma couldn't remember. Too much time had passed. Later, my dad turned to me and said, "Katie, I need you to write down your story." I knew he wished he had his mom's stories. So I started writing.

I started wondering about all of the other women who have stories deep inside of them. Gadanke was born with fabulous writing prompts and recycled papers.

So after reading her email, I clicked over to her shop to check out her journals. Y'all? I immediately fell in love. First of all, Gandanke's motto is "celebrate your story!" I love that. Secondly, there's everything from baby books, to prayer journals, to travel books, to diaries. The journals are filled with creative writing prompts and tidbits to make you think (and laugh!) and make your writing process more meaningful and fun! Plus they're totally eco-savvy with 100% recycled papers. You know I'm all about going green! They're a perfect way of documenting who you are and what you crave and believe.

I sent Katie an email back, and told her I'd love to tell my readers all about her journals. She emailed back and within a few days, I received my very own journal. I went with the She 1.1 in turquoise, and it's so..... me. It just fits, you know?

I love the inscription on the front!

I am already yearning for more journals! I'm thinking I need the Seeking Grace prayer journal (It would go hand in hand with She Reads Truth!),

the Become journal (a journal for finding your direction), 

and the Love Letter (a minibook for someone you love).

But until my new journals come in, you can find me writing away in my She journal!

You can find out more about Katie's story over at her blog, or you can catch her on twitter, facebook, or pinterest. She's also offering a discount code for y'all!! Use code 

OHHEYSUMMER10

for 10% off your order through next Wednesday! Trust me, you definitely want one of these journals!! 

Happy Wednesday, my loves, I hope y'all are having great ones!!

I received a free She 1.1 journal in exchange for this review, but, as always, all opinions are my own. I wouldn't tell y'all I loved something if I really didn't!