Enter…….2024

Well 2023 was difficult for me - how was it for you? It started with dealing with the death of a relative, moved into finding out information that I struggled believing and then dealing with and then moved into depression. I continued trying to create but it was like wading through deep water or walking through deep snow. I created some things but there was no joy, I needed a LOT of rest and though I tried to keep as stress free as possible I still felt enormous pressure. Thank you Lord that I sought help - and got it. Finally I am finding my joy coming back. Finally I am starting writing again (even if it isn’t much). Finally I am beginning to hope again.

2023 also saw me changing my craft fairs and trying out new markets. I learned a lot, but unfortunately didn’t sell a lot. I maintained my contacts and took as much in as I could. So for 2024 I have goals to continue writing in the books in process, to downsize my market stock - not in numbers but in size, and to continue the exercises that helped me through depression. I also do community work - it’s fulfilling but very flexible. I’ve taught English, tutored children, worked with teenagers, helped refugees, helped women in day to day tasks and listened. I listen a lot.

I was gifted with a canary (needed rehoming) and named him Mozart. I love hearing him sing and he gives company to my last surviving zebra finch. However, his enthusiasm for song can drown out phone conversations (on both ends) at times.

I feel it’s time to move forward with the future - and I’m thankful to feel that! I wouldn’t wish depression on anyone - but help is out there! Seek it! Fight for it! I know I’m going to! God bless!!!!