Monday late morning

I am drinking my coffee and my sister calls.  She has been out of work now for over a year with little prospects.  The world is such a different place.  We used to be able to always get "some" job to get by with, but with the economy plunge and being too close to retirement age, you can be shoved completely out of the job market, especially in your own home area.  It reminds me of how grateful I need to be that I am under a warm roof by my wood stove, using a nice MAC, talking to my husband and looking out the window onto a beautiful snowy foothills landscape.  Thank you, Lord, for all that you are, all that you have given to me and all that you have taken from me.  You are always looking out for me and seeking my best.  I love you for watching over me and leading me to keep my mind and heart stayed on you.  Keep my heart soft and help me to repent of my evil thoughts as I continue to live in the flesh.  Please help me to be more productive and others oriented.  Thank you for each day until you come.

Sunday A.M.

I have decided to stay in this morning.  After traveling for almost 3 weeks, I am tired, cold, and need to nest.  I am getting ready to see if I can find a good message on TV or Podcast.
The fire is roaring and the dog and cat are put out.  I am so glad to see the sunshine this morning.  The old snow is still lingering in the hills, but the sun makes up for it all to me.  I praise the Lord for all I DO have.  I am confused about how to proceed with my writing, except to keep on keeping on.  Maybe the story will begin to flow in another area and I can save the main draw.  If it doesn't, I may have to start again.....oh, well, I will not be the first to do that, I am sure!  I look forward to a productive week and seeing my mother and daughters in town.

Writers Conference in Boise

Attended my first writers conference today in Boise.  Donna Fletcher Crow was one of the speakers for IdaHope Writers.  I met with an agent, learned some tricks, and met some really nice people.  I will try to attend the next monthly meeting on March 24.  I haven't had time yet to look over my notes, but I hope some of the things that were suggested will be helpful to me as I review my story and decide if I will continue to make it a novel.