Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Carried

Okay you guys, I talked about planting things in the dirt before. Well, my sweetheart and I officially planted a little garden on the farm. From planting day and eleven days forward, I've suffered chiggers—the enemy of all mankind! If you ever get this - God help you! Tell me and I will pray. In the end, Listerine, Benedryl by mouth and Caladryl lotion became my closest companions. Amazing how such a little thing can throw a person's life into tilt mode. But I'm good now.

Working through edits on my book, which is a memoir once again, and readying for a conference at the end of this month. I'll attend with my friend Jeannine, who has completed her amazing memoir, done all the homework, even been on talk shows and taught classes on her topic. She's ripe to engage an agent and sell that thing! I'm mentally ready to be finished and begin marketing in earnest—but still in progress.

In reference to my memoir, my critique group, WHACKOS, and my book doctor, Robyn Conley, are literally carrying me across the finish line, so "Thank you! I love you!"

Since it's been a while, here's a peek into my life: I'm training as a nurse and counselor for Pregnancy Assistance Center North; getting ready for a much-awaited visit with my son Cliff and his family; Caleb, my youngest son—who you may read about at 247autism.blogspot.com, has been in Austin State Hospital for seven weeks; The colossal master bathroom remodel is due to conclude soon; I joined Melaleuca and got hooked on their stuff for life; My grand-daughter Annie turned 7, and had a delightful spa party put on by her loving mom (see Johanna and all of her babies on my pictures page ♥) and The talented Jonah (8 yr old grandson) played a "lost boy" in Peter Pan! Oh, I can't forget this—I joined Facebook and found five long-lost, much-loved cousins! ♥ You know it goes on, but I'll stop. ☺

I hope your summer is an especially memorable one and that it includes no itching whatsoever. ☺ May you feel complete and happy and may you fully appreciate the love of God, friends, and family as YOU are carried from one season of your life to the next.

Good surprises wait just around the bend, my friend. I'll keep you posted, and hope you'll do the same.

Love,
Rhonda