The end of the year is here, and I realize I haven't blogged for 6 months. Don't doubt - I have had PLENTY to say, and yet, a variety of things have held me back. I ponder what to do with this blog -do I continue, do I end it? I've talked about that before. I'm not too great at being consistent. I find that flows into many areas of my life, that lack-of-consistency thing. But as the 31st of 2012 approaches, I ponder and ponder and evaluate and plan to move on ahead.
Here are a few random thoughts about where I am now.
~I have been in a bit of a funk for several months. I was released from my calling in my church, where I was serving as a leader of women in about 7 congregations. That was a tough release - and I have questioned the reasons why. Yet, it happens, I understand that, but I miss it. Because of that calling, I chose my words carefully here on this blog because I never know who reads what I write. I stayed away from controversial issues. I'm not sure I will do that now.
~About the same time as my release, we had our national presidential election. I am very politically passionate. Now, I am still in mourning about the results. Some days I can hardly breathe. I have chosen for now to ban all TV news from my home or at least when I am in the room. I don't listen to talk radio anymore for now. I am trying to live my life in my little home and am being involved in my church and with my family and friends I trust. That's the only way I can cope with it right now.
~We've done several home improvements. I will try to catch up on some of that. Maybe it will help someone else before they paint their kitchen cabinets WHITE!!
~My daughter L continues with health problems - it's been 15 months now. She will be 21 next month, and has hardly any college credits nor has she been able to work. I work with her daily on health issues, drive her to doctors' appointments, watch TV with her, and do all I can to keep her moving and feeling positive. I honestly don't always feel positive about her challenges, but we keep going.
~I've become obsessed with the Pioneer Woman. I adore her. More on her later!
These past six months since I last blogged I have endured disappointments, felt certain prayers are going unanswered, certain righteous desires go ignored, fought with people about politics and their views about certain Mormon Women's issues that I do not understand (ok, well, I didn't literally FIGHT with them, but there were a few discussions that I'd call more than a casual chat). I have also been blessed daily to have a husband who loves me and supports me always and forever, and two dear friends who keep me moving and who listen to my whining. I have lots of blessings, truly.
I think I'm ready for a new beginning and a new year.
I suppose I will have to WAIT a few more days.....
Here are a few random thoughts about where I am now.
~I have been in a bit of a funk for several months. I was released from my calling in my church, where I was serving as a leader of women in about 7 congregations. That was a tough release - and I have questioned the reasons why. Yet, it happens, I understand that, but I miss it. Because of that calling, I chose my words carefully here on this blog because I never know who reads what I write. I stayed away from controversial issues. I'm not sure I will do that now.
~About the same time as my release, we had our national presidential election. I am very politically passionate. Now, I am still in mourning about the results. Some days I can hardly breathe. I have chosen for now to ban all TV news from my home or at least when I am in the room. I don't listen to talk radio anymore for now. I am trying to live my life in my little home and am being involved in my church and with my family and friends I trust. That's the only way I can cope with it right now.
~We've done several home improvements. I will try to catch up on some of that. Maybe it will help someone else before they paint their kitchen cabinets WHITE!!
~My daughter L continues with health problems - it's been 15 months now. She will be 21 next month, and has hardly any college credits nor has she been able to work. I work with her daily on health issues, drive her to doctors' appointments, watch TV with her, and do all I can to keep her moving and feeling positive. I honestly don't always feel positive about her challenges, but we keep going.
~I've become obsessed with the Pioneer Woman. I adore her. More on her later!
These past six months since I last blogged I have endured disappointments, felt certain prayers are going unanswered, certain righteous desires go ignored, fought with people about politics and their views about certain Mormon Women's issues that I do not understand (ok, well, I didn't literally FIGHT with them, but there were a few discussions that I'd call more than a casual chat). I have also been blessed daily to have a husband who loves me and supports me always and forever, and two dear friends who keep me moving and who listen to my whining. I have lots of blessings, truly.
I think I'm ready for a new beginning and a new year.
I suppose I will have to WAIT a few more days.....
