Here I am again on to a new adventure.  Virtual Assistance.  Very different yet so much like the whole copywriting business.  This is going to give me a chance to share and use the skills that I have, so much better than copywriting ever did.  

Hubs is on board, a little.  He was trusting when I spent $ for the course but hasn't lifted a finger for a meal or even ask about how I'm doing or getting along in this class.  

Daughter is needy and I am flustered by it at times.  I'm trying to concentrate and she needs tucked in.  She's 23!  I get that she has special needs but oh my.  I can't seem to focus some days.  Hoping tomorrow will be better.  Sleep sweet my friends.

Saying NO!

We are gearing up at Church for our annual clothing give away and I already feeling the pressure of it all. There is so much to do! But at the same time I am amazed at the gifts God has given to me, allowed me to know how to do all of this. I know how to handle all of the press and all of the organization of it all and that task alone amazes me. I still can't believe I CAN do it.

And when it's all over, I'll be happy and tired and unwilling to do it again. For awhile.
Then I will be reminded of the good that was done for God's GlorY and I'll rethink my unwillingness.
I'm amazed every day with all that God can do. With us and without us.
We captured a caterpillar recently. Just watching that little creature is amazing. All of those legs working in unison. We as humans can barely get our VCR's to quit blinking 12:00 and there is God making multiple sets of legs all work so perfectly together, with what appears so little effort.
None of us should survive conception, full term in utero and birth but yet here we are. All begun with a single cell, joined with another and then divided over and over again in what you see in the mirror. A miracle!
So we push on, push our limits and keep others from pushing our buttons. Allowing God to complete another miracle through us, for us, in us. Just don't say no!

My first attempt at blogging & setting up shop.

Okay, I'm diving in. Blogging. Is it in a dictionary yet?
I am sure time I will find my groove but for now, let me ramble on about my week.

Yesterday was my 48th birthday. My typical birthday is usually disappointing. People seem to forget and I allow that to ruin my day.
A few years ago, my husband and I were out on his birthday and he was having a blast, in spite of me getting even and "forgetting" his special day. It was then that I had one of those light bulb moments. My day is what I make it. I can either be happy, celebrate and enjoy myself or I can count on others to make me feel that way.
The sad fact is, others let us down. At one time or another, every person in your life will let you down. But then again, how often to we disappoint those that we claim to love? By the way, I had a terrific birthday!

I know that I frustrate my husband. He jokingly says that I am not a freelance writer but a free writer because I have such a difficult time charging people for my work.
He was very encouraging when I asked for his help with my problem and helped me work it out.
We wrote up and posted a price list.
Now when I'm caught off guard or by surprise by a phone call asking about a price, I can look at it and at least have some idea what it will take.
Next on my list of things to do in order to be a real FLCW, get an invoice, contract and any other forms I need at the ready so I can work.
Of course the beloved husband doesn't know all of the details of what I do. He doesn't realize that having all of this ready to go is necessary. Getting down to business is busy work. Now if I could just make the time to do what I love....write and sew. Oh! And cook, cuddle and garden too.

Enjoy the day where ever you are.
Lea