Week 1 Year 2024

Here we are finishing the first week of the new year. How is it going? It's a great time to check in. I didn't make any resolutions because I don't like to start out the new year with a lie. I made a couple of goals which I've been steadfast in so far.

We are just getting started though so anything can happen. I expect it to. Especially after all of the twists and turns of last year that I didn't see coming. Feels like this year may be one giant course correction. But at least I know what may be coming. I could move again this year. I could accept another job. Love could come my way. The world is my oyster.

Family situations may be the push I need to decide. My mom went into the hospital the week before I moved away. She was out and partially healed when I left. Now my dad has a physical situation that threw me sideways last week. They both will turn 78 this year so the realities of time tell me the possibilities there with their health are endless. I'd like to spend more time around them and they aren't moving here.

I have weighted decisions to make that no matter how they turn out someone will get hurt. The only way I know to decide is to follow my own heart. And prayer. Lots of prayer for wisdom. Love will light my way. I just know it.

Until then, I will work and write. I have to say, like during COVID in 2020, writing is my steady hideaway.

It's a safe, healthy, and productive endeavor that keeps me grounded when life is falling apart around me. I look forward to it everyday. Now that I'm back into my book, I'm happier than ever. Maybe that should be my goal this year above all...get that book finished and publishable. Hey, I made a goal to write it in a month and I did it. Anything's possible. Here's to hideaways and worthwhile goals!