Hi, I’m Rebecca. I write books and I write here at This Joyful Mess to inspire everyone to find JOY in the everyday messes of life. Here you’ll find inspiration, educational resources, and so much more. Please explore and connect—I’d love to hear from you!

Rebecca Grabill 9/25/15 Rebecca Grabill 9/25/15

Two things lost, one thing gained

Today my sweet daughter had a bit of pre-orthodontic tooth removal

Rebecca Grabill 9/4/15 Rebecca Grabill 9/4/15

When the FedEx truck comes and goes and comes and goes

Yesterday afternoon the FedEx truck parked in my driveway...

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What Publishing Will Do For You

In Bird by Bird Anne Lamott describes publishing as the golden eagle on your credit card that only seems to soar, and she writes, "Almost every single thing you hope publication will do for you is a fantasy."

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Just When you think It'll never happen...

It does! Like what my husband says his parents said when he was a kid (follow that?) - when you're waiting for the pizza to come and you don't think you can take it one. more. second...