Finally, Vacation Bible School is over! Whew, I was exhausted every night. It’s amazing how dealing with 6 and 7 year old boys can wear you out. But it was also a very rewarding time. I was the “cool” teacher who let them sit ON the table instead of AT the table. Except the last night, which was punishment for being rowdy the night before. I know, I’m so mean. Imagine punishing first and second graders by NOT letting them sit on the table. LOL. It was a fun week, but I’m glad it’s over.
Now it’s time to get back to writing. I have NO excuses not to do it now. Hubby is back at work and doing well. VBS is over. Work is slowing down, and I’m caught up from being on vacation. NO excuses. Plus, the two good reviews I posted about yesterday has upped my motivation a bit. So I look forward to start back on my WIP. It’s a complicated plot, and it’s going to be hard and slow going, but I can DO this.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who contributed to the fund for me that Kait set up when my husband was in the hospital and then out of work. I keep trying to find words that are adequate to express my feelings, but they all just fall flat. Many of you contributed. Some of you bought my books. And so many of you sent me prayers and/or good wishes, and that means so much to me. I just can’t say enough. I don’t know HOW to say enough. Hospital bills have started coming in, and the $1800+ that was raised really helped. The writing community is made up of good-hearted people. And the readers are awesome, too. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Oh now that’s marvellous. You are all fired up and your hubs is all well and back at work too. I’ve been out of it all for a few weeks (holiday etc) so it’s great to pop back pinch a slice of your positivity. Best of luck with your WIP! X
Thanks, Shah. I think things are looking up. 🙂
A wonderful update. How good to have life nearly back to normal — hubby safely well and back to work, and you with VBS behind you, happily able to focus on your own writing now. I too feel nourished by this online writing community. Have fun with that writing project. Yes, it may be a big commitment, but the story will bring you rewards along the way. Beth
Thanks, Beth. I need some normal for awhile. I’m very excited to get back into my WIP. It’s going to be a challenge.
Ok I’m going to hold you to that! Daily texts from yours truly asking if you have written anything. 🙂
So glad hubby is doing better and that you do have this wonderful community to help others when it’s needed.
Now go write!!!! 😉
Bug me to death, Anya. Seriously.
I love the writing community!
Now get back to writing so I can read this book! I’m anxious to read it. LOL
That’s awesome that your husband is doing well. I hope you two don’t have too many bills to worry about.
Yes, ma’am! Lol. I hope I can keep up a momentum.
I have no idea how much we owe. The insurance company made a mistake on one bill, so I don’t know for sure now. I can guarantee, whatever we owe, it’s not going to get paid all at once.
Great to hear that hubby is doing better, and you’re motivated again. I need to run off and find my own motivation. And it’s nice to hear the fund raiser was such a success.
Thanks, Chris. Go find that motivation!
The fundraiser was such a nice thing that Kait did. The outpouring of love was amazing.
Enjoy getting back to your writing. No better time to knuckle down than summer. Hope your husband is healed.
I’m going to try to be disciplined and make plans for what I’m going to be doing. I need to get back to treating writing like a real job.
The clot caused scarring in his lungs, and I think the clot in his leg is probably still there, but with the blood thinners, it shouldn’t build up again and have clots break off. Eventually, it will adhere to the vessels and stay put. So they say, anyway.
I’ll say a prayer for him.
Thank you. That’s the best thing one can do for him.