I figured September would be a good time to get back in the swing of things. For the first time in YEARS I took a few months off. I joked that God gave me a sabbatical, but indeed He did! He gave me June and July and most of August off to write a novel! I am so excited about it!
But literally as soon as I typed "The End" I started getting calls to speak and do book signings. God has clearly taken me off my sabbatical and put me back to work! So it's gonna be a busy fall!
Helping Others is my theme for this month. Mostly, I'm focusing on my family. I've been so busy in the past doing this and that for volunteer work that I've once again let my own house slip. So I'm trying to get the kids more organized and take some of the work load off of my husband.
I've also experienced the help of others helping ME. I have a lot more to say about that, so will post that later, but sometimes we need to receive help instead of give it.
I'll be away from my desk for a few days....my sister-in-law passed away yesterday morning. She died with a smile on her face so we know she's with Jesus now. I have more to say on that too, when I've got the energy. Right now it's time to grieve and help where I can.
Blessings to you all.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Resolutions? Nope - it's More of a To-Do List!
I have taken on the task of being princess of my castle.
I usually work at my writing job quite a few hours per week but I've realized we are drowning in clutter and disorganization and perhaps for a short while my time would be better spent bailing us out. So I've made a check-list of things I want to do to help my family. (These are NOT New Year Resolutions. Been there, done that.)
1) De-clutter the house. This is harder than you might think. I've found I have an emotional attachment to certain "things" and that makes it difficult to part with them. But... I gave eight garbage bags of clothes to charity and transformed one of my closets into a new work space. What do you think?
2) Make a meal plan. I used to do this, coupled with a weekly grocery list. I've re-started by making a meal plan for the month of January and actually put together several meals and froze them. I feel AWESOME about that!
3) Get our finances in order. We've always worked off of a budget, but I'm thinking of getting one of those fancy computer programs that tracks your every dollar. ( I have to be diligent about entering all my expenses. Am I expecting too much from myself?) What programs do you like best?
Empowered by the King of Kings, and a whole lot of prayer (will you pray for me 'cause I need it!) , I strive to be a more organized and calmer woman by the end of the year!
I usually work at my writing job quite a few hours per week but I've realized we are drowning in clutter and disorganization and perhaps for a short while my time would be better spent bailing us out. So I've made a check-list of things I want to do to help my family. (These are NOT New Year Resolutions. Been there, done that.)
2) Make a meal plan. I used to do this, coupled with a weekly grocery list. I've re-started by making a meal plan for the month of January and actually put together several meals and froze them. I feel AWESOME about that!
3) Get our finances in order. We've always worked off of a budget, but I'm thinking of getting one of those fancy computer programs that tracks your every dollar. ( I have to be diligent about entering all my expenses. Am I expecting too much from myself?) What programs do you like best?
Empowered by the King of Kings, and a whole lot of prayer (will you pray for me 'cause I need it!) , I strive to be a more organized and calmer woman by the end of the year!
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