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I'm Anna. I'm the author of All of This, a young adult novel. I'm also a blogger, grad student, and Jesus follower (which influences all of the above). Thanks for stopping by - I'm so glad you're here!

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Five minutes before we lined up for the ceremony, we found ourselves alone in the Bride’s Room. So we did what we’ve done countless times over the years: we took a mirror selfie. It’s us being us. The last picture of the original three Schaeffer girls before Abby became a Puryear. Wherever we may go and whatever we may do (this week we’ll be in three separate countries), we’ll always stand by each other’s side - while one of us says her wedding vows or when one of us walks through difficult days. When we’re all piled up on the same couch just because we can, or when an ocean lies between us. In entire conversations that happen just by glancing at each other, and in long hugs goodbye. Although we each have unique personalities and are really good at stating our very strong opinions, we’re not completely ourselves without each other. Because we’re sisters. They're married! My sister has a husband! I have a brother! And one last third wheel picture for old time's sake because #professionalthirdwheel . Yesterday, Abby promised forever to the guy God designed for her. Not much tops the joy of standing beside my sister while one of her biggest dreams comes true and knowing she will be loved, honored, and cherished for the rest of her life. I can't imagine a better husband for her, and I can't imagine a better guy to join our family. The Sisters have waited a LONG time for a brother, and now we have a great one. Congratulations to Josh and Abby! When I was 14, I had this idea for a story. I planned and daydreamed and wrote a few chapters, but eventually set the project aside because it felt too big. Too complicated. Too risky. More than a decade later, this story hasn't left my heart. It still feels kind of impossible, but I'm diving back into it. I don't know if it'll work or if it'll ever sit on a shelf, but some dreams are worth chasing, no matter how big, complicated, and risky they may seem. 10,000 words down, and a decade's worth of daydreams left to write. Some of our talents include: knowing every lyric to every High School Musical song, choreographing moves, and entertaining/concerning the other cars at stoplights. There's nothing like riding with The Sisters. I looked out the window this morning and saw her splashing around the backyard, wearing popsicle pajamas and shoes that swallow her little feet. She twirled a rainbow umbrella while she talked to the dog, then ran to the porch when I asked if I could take her picture. It's a rainy day. She can't go to the pool with her friends and play in the sunshine. Everything is drippy and the sky is dreary. And yet she has joy. She sees rain as an opportunity to splash in puddles and dance through the cool grass. It's not an inconvenience; it's an adventure. May we all embrace whatever adventure comes our way today. Rather than staring out the window, watching life unfold in a way that's different than what we wanted, let's jump in the puddles and dance in the rain. Go grab your umbrella - there's life to live. Happy 20th birthday to my second little sister! Abby is one of the strongest and bravest people I know. She tackles challenges with grace, wisdom, and dignity. Anyone who knows her would agree she is creative and kind and always there when you need her. Although I'm always quick to point out that I chose to move to North Carolina before she did, I honesty can't imagine my time at Southeastern without her. In less than a month, she'll be a wife, but I'm thankful she'll forever be my sister and one of my best friends. Welcome to the 20s, Abby! I love you! Two years ago, I cried the first time I walked through this doorway because I was stepping into something big and unknown. I was moving into an apartment for the first time and living with total strangers. This weekend, I cried as I locked the door behind me for the last time. The apartment with so many quirks I'm sure maintenance rolled their eyes every time we called became home to me. And those total strangers became two of the dearest people in my life. I couldn't help but whisper a thank you to God as I looked back over my shoulder because I'm thankful for all of the memories that make me homesick for this little apartment. I'm thankful for relationships that make saying goodbye so difficult. And I'm thankful for a God who never changes with the seasons of life, but only proves Himself to be more faithful than I ever imagined. Happy Mother's Day to the one who has caught every idea, dream, question, and emotion I've thrown her way over the past 25 years. And a volleyball that one time at DNOW. She is THE best, and I'm so thankful I get to be her daughter. Mom, I loved getting to spend time with you today, and I'm SO ready for coffee and Gilmore Girls marathons this summer. I love you! Last Thursday, I turned 25. Today I finished my 2nd year at SEBTS. I don't really have words to describe all of it right now, except to say my heart is full of gratitude. From a surprise party (WITH A BISCUIT BAR), phone calls, to time with people who know and love me...it's been an incredible few days. And then I took finals in classes I love with professors who are so genuine, and finished it all off with a picnic on campus this afternoon. I still can't believe I get to be here, learning and growing and being a part of such a wonderful community. I don't know what's ahead, but I want nothing more than to live my life as a thank you to the God who makes all things possible.
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