Just A Little Update on Life Right Now

I've been wanting to write in here but I just don't know what to say aside from anything that would sound like a total downer.  It's the life we are living right now.  In the midst of a pandemic, tons of violence, history being erased, and the uneasy feeling of what to do about school in the fall, etc.  It's all too overwhelming.  I am so thankful for my faith because that's the only thing that's keeping my head above water.

I have been watching recordings of the superintendent's Zoom staff meetings and I am keeping an open mind and kindness in my heart knowing that this is new territory for everyone - staff, teachers, parents.  We are all overwhelmed with decisions on what will be best and how to go about reopening schools safely.  Today I heard the governor say that it's possible he'll toss aside the idea of allowing schools to reopen for in person in the fall, and I'm expecting it.  So, we're at an unknown right now and I'm doing my best to just take it one day at a time.  It will work out.  It has to.  This is a serious virus but I do feel the government is using it for their political motives and it's sad.  I am staying alert and listening to all that's going on around me and it fills me with anxiety until I remember that there is only One in total control over everything and I'm leaning on Him throughout it all.

"In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world" -- John 16:33

I've been filling my time with housework, time with the kids, and writing my book.  Ugh, this manuscript will be the death of me.  I'm still working through the first draft and have reached over 26,000 words.  I have goals set and I'm hoping to reach them by the end of this month.  My favorite part about fictional writing is that it transforms me into another life and as I'm typing away the real world around me fades away.  That is why, as a child, I wrote a lot.

The other day as I was sitting at the desk with my laptop in front of me, typing away at my story, my husband handed me a piece of his Dove chocolate.  I opened it and these were the words inside.  So, I keep this by my laptop as I continue to write.

Sometimes I feel like writing a book is silly and not worth it.  If anything, it's simply just therapeutic for me so if nothing comes from this and if I don't get it published at least it gave me something to focus on.  But as I'm typing I have already thought about how I can write the sequel to it.  I also have other book ideas.  Wherever God leads me I will go.

I have a personal Instagram page but decided to start another one, that will be kept open to the public, which will give me a place to share my writing journey.  You can follow me on Instagram at: dawnmariewrites if you're interested.  I haven't shared that information with anyone yet.

Well, I'm going to head off here and hopefully write at least 1,000 more words in my book and then get through the endless mess of housework that needs done all while keeping two kids entertained.  Hubby has been back to work at the office.

C'est la vie as the French say!