Don't Stop Believ'n

Time to reflect on the week.  And, I actually made a decision, that tomorrow will be my last pandemic post.  It was a challenge to post every day during this time.  But, it flowed easily out of me.   Helped me express my grief.  And, time to sort through a lot of feelings.  But, tomorrow will mark my 40th post.  I would like to take back my focus for 2020.  And, that was to focus on the beautiful gardens I visited last year and post with uplifting quotes.  

As I reflect on my week and actually the month, I am happy with my follow-through.  I didn't miss a day in posting on the blog for the entire month.  I took the challenge of Write_On of writing a note orletter each day.  I ended up sending 34 cards and some were handmade.  I sorted through pictures.  I made 4 scrapbooks out of record album covers.  I posted thirteen items for sale on eBay.  

So, this weekend I would like to spend some time outdoors.  It is also National Scrapbooking Day.  So, I would like to make as many pages and albums as possible today.  I have so much on hand, it is great to actually use it.  And, to really come to terms of what I have time to complete is huge.  It became overwhelming.  I think I was conscience of what I was doing buying the supplies, but it really became unrealistic what I actually had time to do.  I am not being hard on myself.  I am just trying to move forward.  And, this is a really good feeling of using what I have.  Especially, framing and showcasing photos and some of my paintings.  I really loved painting a sculpture that has been hiding in a corner of the basement and giving her a facelift of color and getting it out in the garden.

Tomorrow's post will be about the patio and how it will be put to good use this summer.  We have lived here for nine years.  We have never enjoyed the space,  and so far it does bring a big smile to my face to see it full of flowers and new growth.

And, honestly that's a summary of what I feel this time at home as given me.  A great source of growth.  I was able to really feel grief and mourn, but yet accomplish some things at the same time.  As I get older, I realize how much having a purpose means.  And, I am looking forward to focusing on all that is good in my life and watching the goodness grow. 

Quote of the Day:  “Sometimes, the scariest thing you will ever have to do is trust God to fight the battles you can no longer fight.”   Shannon Adler

Song of the Day:  Don't Stop Believing by Journey