I Shared My Story | Morning Gal – A Story of Morning Gratitude | Annmarie Ragukonis, USA

Story Title

A Morning Gal | Story of Morning Gratitude | By Annmarie Ragukonis | Inspiring Story #115

About the Author

Hi, I'm Annmarie.  I'm a Grandmother of nine, Mother of six, Married to my One and Only for over forty years.   I love life and it loves me back.  Hobbies include praying, reading, singing, and exercising.

I've just launched my new website:  www.variegatedviews.com.  

Come and join me.   I reveal the many colors of my soul—my personal thoughts, poems, photos, and occasional videos. Sometimes I share quotes that inspire me, suggest books I’m enjoying, songs that uplift me, or maybe even just one word that strikes my fancy.

I also post links to websites that encourage a joy for living. So grab a seat and breathe a menagerie of serendipity!

How did you feel when you were first invited to share your story?

Surprised and terribly excited!

Describe any personal benefits sharing your story has brought you:

I felt affirmed and proud that I my story was accepted.

Were you helped in any way by the process to develop your story?

Yes. It allowed me to look at my writing from someone else’s point of view and consider the effect others might feel when reading it.  From the start the publishing process was smooth. Communication was helpful and timely, which made me feel  truly cared for.

I felt like I’d met a new friend. 

Did sharing help you understand yourself more deeply?  What were your greatest lessons?

I learned how much I want to share my thoughts about my blessings and  this encouraged me to finally start a blog to express my feelings and ideas. 

Did you enjoy the response you received from others in relation to your story? How So?

I received a number of affirmations and encouraging remarks making me feel even more grateful for my many blessings.

Would you recommend others share their story?

Definitely!! What a beautiful and wonderful experience. I now feel like part of an international community of positive, inspirational people.

Anything Else You'd Like to Share?

What a wonderful experience! I look forward to reading many more inspiring stories.