Finally, I wrote one day last week! Saturday, I wrote 2038 words. So I’m breathing a sigh of relief. I was beginning to think I just couldn’t write anymore, but I think it was just all the stress worrying about my husband, worrying about finances, worrying about everything. Well, I shouldn’t use the word “worry”, I guess I should say concerned. Worry shows a lack of faith. But none of us are perfect, right? So, yeah, I guess I was worried. But hubby is feeling SO much better. He’s pretty much back to normal, at least on the surface. I know the clots are still there, but his last chest x-ray was better, and his blood is finally thinning like it should. That was a real concern. The doctor made him do some things like walk briskly up and down the hallway to see if he had shortness of breath, and he passed that test. So he is definitely much better. Yay!
Next week, I plan to get back to the gym for weight work. Then, in the evenings, I’ll either walk on the treadmill at home or ride my bike (if I can find the pump to air the tires!). I want to combine the weight and aerobic exercises and get back to healthy living. And I’m going to try to get back to writing at least three days a week, then go up to four. Hopefully, life will get back on track!
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Great job! It’s SO had to get back into the groove when you’ve been away for a while. Especially when you’ve had stresses to occupy your brain. Well done!
Thanks, Kait! I was so scared I had lost my writing drive. It’s good to be back.
I’m so glad your husband’s getting back to normal, Lauralynn. It’s so hard to be creative when you’re stressed. Sending good thoughts your way for both you and your husband.
Thank you, Lara. It’s nice to have him almost back to normal. His pain and illness consumed my thoughts when he was really sick, so I had nothing left for writing.
Yay on getting back to writing! And I totally sympathize. When my life’s a mess, I have a horrible time writing too. The best thing for writing might well be a boring life (after collecting a few exciting experiences … *g*) But there’s definitely something to that proverbial Chinese curse about living in interesting times …
Best wishes to both you and your husband!
Thanks, Ruth!
Interesting times…yeah I’ve heard of that proverb. 🙂
That’s great news, Lauralynn! Both your wordcount – 2K+ words in ONE DAY???? Way to go! – and your husband’s health.
Now, what nice thing can you do for yourself to create a little oasis of calm and rest (and perhaps fun?) after all the stress and worry? Even if it’s only for five minutes? You deserve it, and the better care you take of you, the better care you’ll be able to give to others.
All the best.
Thanks, Lisa!
I’ve kind of been trying to figure out what to do for myself. I had meant to start rewarding myself for every 10 lbs. I lost, but I still haven’t really done anything after 20 lbs. It’s time.
It’s like pulling teeth to get back into writing. Stress just aggravates it. I’m glad you got some words down. 😀
Sounds like things are going better, thankfully!
It’s hard not to worry. I know concern is a better word, but I have to admit “worry” is what I often do instead. It’s hard not to.
I really want to get back into this story. I think it has the potential to be pretty scary if it goes the way I think it will.
God tells us not to worry, but being human, it’s just what we do.