tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post8229282121897014167..comments2023-12-07T08:42:44.505+00:00Comments on Wendy's Writing Now: The Day My Life Changed DirectionWendy's Writinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-58049897295016960732016-02-25T20:02:12.482+00:002016-02-25T20:02:12.482+00:00That was dreadful, but you got through it and beca...That was dreadful, but you got through it and became a writer, so their loss was the reading public's gain. ;-)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-85351575229336349712016-02-24T09:06:28.601+00:002016-02-24T09:06:28.601+00:00Thank you, Maggie.Thank you, Maggie.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-22018748965893639652016-02-24T09:06:05.895+00:002016-02-24T09:06:05.895+00:00Yup, got it... thanks, Julia!Yup, got it... thanks, Julia!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-77100046401368657622016-02-23T16:00:35.055+00:002016-02-23T16:00:35.055+00:00What a heart-warming story. It must have been deva...What a heart-warming story. It must have been devastating at the time, but things happen for a reason, and you should be proud of yourself.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-74822470696357523242016-02-23T10:14:34.234+00:002016-02-23T10:14:34.234+00:00I feel quite tearful, Wendy! Here's to the nex...I feel quite tearful, Wendy! Here's to the next five years, and the next, and the - well, you get the idea. Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-52631027995207717622016-02-23T08:03:35.021+00:002016-02-23T08:03:35.021+00:00Maybe I should turn it into a story, Sue :-)Maybe I should turn it into a story, Sue :-)Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-53440043906186545132016-02-23T08:02:30.131+00:002016-02-23T08:02:30.131+00:00It was exactly that, Simon. I didn't rush into...It was exactly that, Simon. I didn't rush into anything but took time out to think about how I could use this change for the better.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-49120078792461990072016-02-23T07:59:44.741+00:002016-02-23T07:59:44.741+00:00It shows we can never be too complacent, doesn'...It shows we can never be too complacent, doesn't it Nicola. Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-59614506861456440852016-02-23T07:58:47.342+00:002016-02-23T07:58:47.342+00:00Yes, it was a sad time for so many, RosemaryYes, it was a sad time for so many, RosemaryWendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-69969566281596162412016-02-23T07:57:46.866+00:002016-02-23T07:57:46.866+00:00... and less full of teacakes :-)... and less full of teacakes :-)Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-82983520208370426842016-02-23T07:56:51.332+00:002016-02-23T07:56:51.332+00:00Thank you, Rae.Thank you, Rae.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-30322200108709618422016-02-23T07:56:31.676+00:002016-02-23T07:56:31.676+00:00While I was teaching, the only writing I did was m...While I was teaching, the only writing I did was marking books!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-58699246154279839152016-02-23T07:55:38.337+00:002016-02-23T07:55:38.337+00:00That's nice to hear, Helen. Thank you.That's nice to hear, Helen. Thank you.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-50915433087050192592016-02-23T07:55:01.157+00:002016-02-23T07:55:01.157+00:00You never know what's around the corner do you...You never know what's around the corner do you, Susanna.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-75190710921222717192016-02-22T16:46:16.414+00:002016-02-22T16:46:16.414+00:00How devastating that news must have been for you, ...How devastating that news must have been for you, Wendy, and for everyone involved.<br />Yes you certainly are a writer and you do right to be proud.<br />Your life out of the blue changed direction and you changed direction with it and forged yourself a wonderful new career.<br />Magic :-) xxSue Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289238779017931338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-17475242491735220092016-02-22T14:08:17.548+00:002016-02-22T14:08:17.548+00:00How horrible for you, and the children. It just sh...How horrible for you, and the children. It just shows that it's how we deal with such adversity that is important. It's so difficult to think of these times as an opportunity but, given time, they can be a chance to reappraise life. Well done.Simon Whaleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17281341760411123469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-9464085310629688032016-02-22T10:59:10.345+00:002016-02-22T10:59:10.345+00:00Thank you for sharing, Wendy. Life's twist and...Thank you for sharing, Wendy. Life's twist and turns test us exponentially at times. So pleased that so much good came out of a bad situation. Wishing you continued success.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-42884457789841508842016-02-22T09:41:24.820+00:002016-02-22T09:41:24.820+00:00Inspiring post to share, Wendy. Although I knew ab...Inspiring post to share, Wendy. Although I knew about you having to change direction I also hadn't realised it was so sudden. Poor children too - that must have been hard for them, never mind all the teachers. You deserve all you've achieved so far - your determination and hard work will no doubt bring even more success. Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-64197504927901321582016-02-22T09:32:19.882+00:002016-02-22T09:32:19.882+00:00I had a little sniffle after this post, Wendy. Sad...I had a little sniffle after this post, Wendy. Sad news about the school closing (and so suddenly) but if it hadn't then I may never have met you. And my life would be far less fun :)TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-27764084818967503332016-02-22T09:22:12.780+00:002016-02-22T09:22:12.780+00:00Such an uplifting story, Wendy. You've worked ...Such an uplifting story, Wendy. You've worked hard for your success - enjoy :-)Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-87128901317535131472016-02-21T19:38:07.491+00:002016-02-21T19:38:07.491+00:00You've achieved a HUGE amount in 5 years. I kn...You've achieved a HUGE amount in 5 years. I knew you had been a teacher but not realised you'd been made redundant let alone so suddenly. How awful. I assumed you'd decided to focus on your writing! You are an inspiration, Wendy.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631254646368974136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-63427365389020568512016-02-21T18:38:55.201+00:002016-02-21T18:38:55.201+00:00Great post, Wendy! And you certainly are...A write...Great post, Wendy! And you certainly are...A writer! Keep up the good work, you're inspiring lots of us! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-17933046402715390192016-02-21T18:15:40.177+00:002016-02-21T18:15:40.177+00:00I knew that your teaching job had ended, Wendy, bu...I knew that your teaching job had ended, Wendy, but I had no idea it happened so suddenly. What a brutal shock for everyone. Well done for picking yourself up and changing the direction of your life. You have had such success since. Your story is an inspiration.Susanna Bavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716163626810832427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-13707030260127257942016-02-21T18:13:34.453+00:002016-02-21T18:13:34.453+00:00Thank you, Karen :-)Thank you, Karen :-)Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-16517866684326702732016-02-21T18:11:01.887+00:002016-02-21T18:11:01.887+00:00It was heartbreaking, Jan.It was heartbreaking, Jan.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.com