This has been one of those weeks where I felt I was living a dream. I have started a dream job writing a book, and working on the marketing of said tome... I have been out on summer break from school and thus allowed to breathe and rest... and I have been exposed to some very influential people in the writing and publishing industry. The little girl in me feels giddy... and the grown up is struggling to stay out and play...
The kids are at day camp, allowing me time to work, and them time to play. This has proven invaluable. I love my kids... their whining, not so much. It is amazing how many times one can hear "I'm bored" or "Why can't we do ___?" or "Mooooooom, sissy's bothering me!!!" in a one hour period. And amazing how much I can wish to be elsewhere so I don't have to hear it...at a root canal, being crucified, having surgery without drugs...
I am coming off an intense week working on a new book. Bookwriting can be emotional. For me, the book makes me remember things of the past. Good and bad. But while some would think this to be a negative thing, I have found it strangely comforting. Sometimes you must examine the path you've taken to appreciate your journey. I have done a lot, been through a lot, and paid some dues. This project has forced me to bring a lot of that into perspective. I am a survivor. I like the thought of that.
Things are good right now. I think I am in for a great summer!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Last week of School... My Prayer
Dear Lord,
Thank you for blessing me and keeping me sound in mind, body and spirit. Lord, I ask that you place your mighty hand on others to bless them in the same way. And Lord, I ask that you visit twice, thrice, oh shoot, that you just never leave the side of our youth. Particularly those who are pining to get out of school this week. Please open their minds to know that their teachers are just as eager and just as miserable and resentful for being held calendar hostage as they are, and that they really don't care to deal with the sour attitudes, the crazy behavior, and the blatant zoo-like behavior (no offense to PETA or the NWF)... and Lord, I ask that you lay your hands of restraint upon those who have to deal with these children, that we don't give in to the temptation to lay on hands upside their heads to annoint them with the mark of goodness, casting out all evils... although at this point to do so would mean they have nothing left up there to spare...
And Lord, if we make it through til Friday, we know it will be because of You, Your unending love... a lot of GRACE... and lots of chocolate. Thank you especially for that. Amen.
Thank you for blessing me and keeping me sound in mind, body and spirit. Lord, I ask that you place your mighty hand on others to bless them in the same way. And Lord, I ask that you visit twice, thrice, oh shoot, that you just never leave the side of our youth. Particularly those who are pining to get out of school this week. Please open their minds to know that their teachers are just as eager and just as miserable and resentful for being held calendar hostage as they are, and that they really don't care to deal with the sour attitudes, the crazy behavior, and the blatant zoo-like behavior (no offense to PETA or the NWF)... and Lord, I ask that you lay your hands of restraint upon those who have to deal with these children, that we don't give in to the temptation to lay on hands upside their heads to annoint them with the mark of goodness, casting out all evils... although at this point to do so would mean they have nothing left up there to spare...
And Lord, if we make it through til Friday, we know it will be because of You, Your unending love... a lot of GRACE... and lots of chocolate. Thank you especially for that. Amen.
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