Hello, friends! I hope you are having a wonderful month of May so far. Mine started out rainy, but today is sunshiny and beautiful... And I have a sunburn to prove it. ;)
Without further ado, my monthly update:
Without further ado, my monthly update:
Life Stuff:
Well, it has been an interesting month. I got married on April 4th, so it has been a month of growing and adjusting to my new role as a wife, homemaker, and life partner. It's challenging at times (stop laughing, married ladies), but very rewarding. I thank God on a regular basis for putting my best friend and me together. (Also, please bear with me as I get the website name, theme, etc. and changed over.)
I've also been adjusting to living in one place. In my previous life as a full-time RVer, the idea of staying in one town longer than a month was preposterous. Of course, there are times that I miss the constant changes of road life, but I'm adjusting well to stationary life, really enjoying it, even. :)
Honestly, the thing I miss the most is my family. My parents, brothers, and sisters have been my best friends, colleagues, and trusted confidants for as long as I can remember. I've lived with them for almost 26 years, so my roots stung a little when I was transplanted, especially when they left FL last week to continue their tour up north. However, while I definitely miss being able to sit down with one of them over a cup of coffee or going to a movie with them, it's okay. We still talk, text, SnapChat, and FaceTime every day. And my twin sister’s wedding is in June, so I’ll be able to see them then. It’s all part of growing up and following God’s plan for your life, I guess. :)
So, what has happened in your life this month? Any changes?
I've also been adjusting to living in one place. In my previous life as a full-time RVer, the idea of staying in one town longer than a month was preposterous. Of course, there are times that I miss the constant changes of road life, but I'm adjusting well to stationary life, really enjoying it, even. :)
Honestly, the thing I miss the most is my family. My parents, brothers, and sisters have been my best friends, colleagues, and trusted confidants for as long as I can remember. I've lived with them for almost 26 years, so my roots stung a little when I was transplanted, especially when they left FL last week to continue their tour up north. However, while I definitely miss being able to sit down with one of them over a cup of coffee or going to a movie with them, it's okay. We still talk, text, SnapChat, and FaceTime every day. And my twin sister’s wedding is in June, so I’ll be able to see them then. It’s all part of growing up and following God’s plan for your life, I guess. :)
So, what has happened in your life this month? Any changes?
Writing Stuff:
I took the month before and after getting married off in my writing to get settled and focus on the more important things in life. (I know, what kind of a writer am I?) Now, it’s back to the ol’ keyboard. This month, I am researching the location and solidifying the storyline for my inspirational romance novella. It’s set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Google has just enough pictures out there to start any writer drooling over the delicious possibilities. I'll be posting some pics in the next newsletter, but good grief! Can we say “INSPIRED?!?" No, just me? Ah, well...
I’m tempted to just start writing and see what happens, but I tend to write more productively when I have a guideline to follow. I seriously can’t wait to jump into this thing. Writers, what are you writing this month? Readers, does this sound like someplace you would like to visit?
I’m tempted to just start writing and see what happens, but I tend to write more productively when I have a guideline to follow. I seriously can’t wait to jump into this thing. Writers, what are you writing this month? Readers, does this sound like someplace you would like to visit?
Reading Stuff:
As you know, it was a relatively busy month, so I didn’t read as much, but here are the books that I read:
And I am currently reading:
Prayer Requests:
I'm a big believer in the power of prayer. I have my notepad full of prayer requests next to me as I type, actually. Here is my list so far, but if you have a request, please comment or tell me about it. I'd be honored to add it to the list here and to my personal list. Or I can keep it anonymous if you would prefer. As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing too small or big to pray about. Here are my requests:
Thanks, my friends. I appreciate your prayers more than you know. Again, if I can pray for you, please don't hesitate to let me know.
- for protection and grace for my family as they travel and tell the nation about our Savior
- for traveling mercies for my mom as she is in Alaska visiting her father, sister, brother, and other family members there
- for God's leading and direction in my writing this month
- for grace for my husband and I as we learn how to live together
- for God's direction in both of our lives, both personal and professional
- for the families of the Oklahoma tornado victims
- for my sister as she plans her wedding (and that my husband will be able to get off of work so he can attend)
- for several unspoken/anonymous requests
Thanks, my friends. I appreciate your prayers more than you know. Again, if I can pray for you, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Question of the Month (QOTM):
I like to learn about my newsletter readers and your likes, dislikes, expectations, etc., so I am asking a question each month. I want to give you what you want, and what better way than to ask you! So here goes:
Giveaway Time!
(Finally, right?) This month I'm giving away 3 books to 3 different winners i.e. 1 book per winner. The more you participate, the higher your odds of winning. Just enter using the Giveaway Tools form below and you're all set! Thanks so much for reading and God bless you all! Here's what we are giving away this month:
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