Christian fantasy literature, and commentary on assorted subjects
Felt lousy all day.
I truly don’t know why I can’t seem to have two good days in a row.
Did a little today, but not all of what I wanted to do.
Felt very tired and weak.
Tomorrow has to be better.
Have a good night, all.
See you tomorrow.
God bless everybody.
Patty
This is from 3 years ago, but is still a wonderful story. What a lovely fellow.
If you’ve been following my progress, as reported here, I’ve really been sweating it, trying to come up with a climax for Bell Mountain No. 14, Behold! The question gave me no peace: “Behold what? What’s there to behold?” And I’ve been praying about it, asking the Lord to give me the story that He wants me to tell. That’s what I always ask Him; and so far, He always has.
So I was out there in the cold yesterday, too cold to write, finishing up my cigar… and the idea just sort of drifted into my head. Sometimes it comes with a bang, as when the gunslinger in a movie shoves open the doors to the saloon. Sometimes it’s like a flashbulb. Sometimes I get the climax first and have to find the way to it. But this time it just drifted quietly into my head; and when I went back indoors, I got distracted by other things and didn’t think of it.
Until I woke up this morning!
Gee, it was still there. I don’t know how to tell you how unusual that is for me. I get a lot of ideas that don’t amount to anything. But this one was not only still there: now it was much clearer. It was better. It ties together the strands of the plot that were just sort of whipping in the wind.
Hallelujah, I can finish my book! I asked the Lord to show me how, and He did. Now all I need is some friendly weather–and a lot of energy–in which to write it up.
Oh–and I still need some good ideas for cover art for No. 13, The Wind from Heaven. Kirk DouPonce is a great cover artist, but he prefers the author (which is me) to come up with the ideas. I’m still wondering how he gets my characters so real: you’d swear they posed for him.
This is taking place in Virginia, but I am sure it won’t be the last place where a problem develops.
Surprisingly, all went well at the doctor’s today.
My lung function has improved. I am “deconditioned” (it used to be called “out of shape”). I go back to see her in six months, but in the interim, I MUST get on a program, even if just walking , before the weather gets really cold.
I’ve decided to seek a counselor to cope with this anxiety, which sometimes can be unbearable (no kidding, folks, it’s a beast). She said I can probably find one right over at JFK Medical Center. She said they have many programs there.
Now tomorrow, I have to check out the car. If it won’t start I will have it towed to my mechanic (who is only a few blocks away) and he can start trying to find out what is killing my battery.
Those things being lined up make me feel like I’ve made some progress.
Tomorrow should be a relatively normal day.
Have a good night all.
See you tomorrow.
God bless everybody.
Patty
This man got truly fed up with customers being rude to his employees (who are kids). He’s gotten a lot of support. There is far too much rudeness today.
Bless these people for the work they do. No rush, kept the dog comfortable . Just great work.