Hey, there! I’m Dawn Camp.

Welcome to It Dawned on Me! I’m an Atlanta-based author, mother of eight, Mimi of seven, photographer, and regular contributor to DaySpring’s (in)courage site. After retiring from thirty years of homeschooling, I’m working on my first novel.

I’m hooked on Earl Grey, Braves baseball, essential oils, and the Beatles. Movie date nights with my husband are my love language, I prefer the mountains to the beach and tea over coffee, and I never pass up a chance for ice cream.

I never cease to be amazed by God's creativity in answering prayers, and am thankful for a God who “is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).

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🌸 Christian mom of 8 & mimi of 7, movie buff, (in)courage contributor 🌿 Author of It All Began in a Garden and My Essential Oil Companion @HarvestHouse ⛽️ Fueled by Earl Grey, the Beatles, good books, close friends