Don't you just love this song?
Yeah, I’m still here. The
last month and a half has been crazy busy that I’ve slacked off from this blog.
Sorry about that. I know you all are just on pins and needles about my life.
Let’s see…early October I
went to the Emmaus Walk, which for those who aren’t familiar with it, it is a
Christian spiritual retreat. I’ll be honest; I went in there with a sour
attitude. The last thing I wanted to do was cry, do group hugs, sing and dance,
etc. You get the picture. Well, I ended up doing all that and more. I actually
opened up about my personal struggles with anxiety and depression, which is
something I never do. I figured that I’d have nothing in common the ladies
because they would be the perfect Christians and I am horribly flawed. I ended
up finding my soul sisters in Christ. I came out of Emmaus a stronger person.
Since then I have been more vocal and have taken risks. When they say it is a
life changing experience, they really mean it. I think every believer ought to
try it.
I was home for a little bit
and then spent a couple weeks with my cousins and aunts. That may sound simple
to you, but believe me, it is nothing sort of a miracle. Because of my anxiety
and depression, off and on for about ten years I was agoraphobic (had issues
with leaving the house). That’s not to say that I don’t still have struggles; I
don’t think an agoraphobic is ever really cured. Anyway, I had a lovely time
visiting and catching up with loved ones. Meanwhile, our kitchen is being
remodeled. It should be complete next week sometime.
Still writing. HIDDEN PLACES
(got a fan page for it on FB, though haven’t done much with it) is plugging
along. Had to rewrite the ending. Currently working on a Regency Romance, so
that has kept me entertained. And I am having two more short stories published
next year: one on my beloved Basset Gracie Belle and the other on anxiety
attacks. If anyone can write about anxiety attacks, it is yours truly. I am an
expert on the subject. Well, at least my experiences can be fodder for my
writings. More on those later.
Oh, and awesome news: “Miracles and Moments ofGrace: Inspiring Stories of Survival,” has gone through its first edition!!!
So, please check it out! Thanks all.
Until next time, lovelies.
wow, you have been busy! but that's a good kind of busy, visiting and just taking time to get refreshed is sometimes really needed!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! I am so happy that all your experiences have helped you to grow. No one could be prouder than we are of you! And incredibly amazing that you MOG sold out! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you opened up and made some new friends! It's hard for me to open up to new people too, afraid I'll be judged or criticized. But a lot fo times those people I open up to are very kind and understanding. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm also glad that you were able to get out of the house some. Every little bit helps. :)
Ashley