The state of the estate (sale)

 What an experience! 

Now what?

An anonymous star

It was a perfect role for me: starring in a musical where principles come before personalities. I thank God for the opportunity. 

Key West!

 What wi I remember when I take time to write?

Oh my! October’s almost over!

This has been a wonderful & busy October & somehow I’ve managed to not post a thing. I may create separate placeholder posts for the three biggies, in case I decide to backtrack & write more about them.

These were the Key West trip w/Gene; starring in the recovery musical at a 12-step convention; & the French / Gilliland Estate sale. 

A key observation in this summary post is that it was very busy & I not only neglected blogging but also got behind on daily actions such as maintaining some order in my personal & shared spaces. I’ve also not taken as much time to enjoy & share sunsets, kitties & fishing! When things get to a more leisurely pace, the weather may become an obstacle. Time will tell.

Even though I haven’t been writing as much or sharing as many photos, I’ve mostly maintained an attitude of choosing joy. I pray it continues. 

One other thing I just want to note is that it caught me a little off guard as I was enjoying Facebook memories of celebrating Becky’s birthday & was reminded this is also the day of 2011 that Daddy died. It’s been 14 years now. Again this year, I’ll likely wait until tomorrow to post anything about that anniversary.

Or I may not post anything, because October wraps up tomorrow with another busy day, as the Goodrich craft fair & bake sale starts on Halloween. 

43 years

 Happy anniversary to us! 

43 years!

Love you, Gene!

❤️🥰😘❤️

We had a low-key day, going to the gym, then enjoying blueberry French toast for breakfast. We stopped by a garage sale with lots of fishing gear before heading to see “Hamilton” at the movie theater. Then we ate at Gaberino’s before a nice sunset walk! Life is good. #ichoosejoy #gratefultoGod

Mom’s birthday party & God’s goodness

Joyous  success. So much love!

Mom’s birthday party was a great celebration of family, friends & faith. She & everyone who came seemed to enjoy it. I’m grateful to God for that. God gave me peace & acceptance about my part & I’m very grateful for that too!!

I pray to remember what’s important to remember & share when I’m not so tired. I’m grateful to God I could keep going despite being so tired. Help me let go for now, including puzzles, altho I’m not sure I will. Help! Thank you. 

Checking in …

I’m not going to make my goal of four posts (or at least check-ins or placeholders) for July. I actually thought I might not put anything at all on here this month. I forgot about the belated July 4 copy&paste. 

I’ve been busy thinking up ideas & then being afraid to share or act on them. 

This week I finally took a little action. It’s a good thing, because I have a deadline & time is ticking. 

Maybe, just maybe, writing this little bit here will help me keep moving forward when the calendar flips to August. I pray it be so. And yet, above all, I pray God’s will be done.