Beginning Again

It's been three years since my last post. Why such a long time? Was I ill? Busy? No, none of that. Not really. Maybe it was laziness or depression or both. But in the end, I think it has been a journey of self discovery. In the last three years, I've:

• Rewritten my book
• Sought Christian counseling
• Lost my beloved dog, Daisy
• Said goodbye as our good friends moved away
• Weathered a financial downturn 

But hasn't everyone had similar experiences? Still, I think going through these challenges gives us a great deal of perspective when we come out on "the other side." I've learned a lot about myself, and let's face it-- not all my discoveries were good. But the Lord has been beside me all the way and has forgiven me for my error-filled life.

  
And so, I begin again. My book, Words Will Never Hurt Me, is ready to send to agents and editors. I have a new focus in my life and a new purpose-- to reach others for Jesus. I'm kind of feeling my way through this new adventure, but I'm trusting God to lead me through it. 

The other day, I engaged in small talk with a woman in a book store, and she told me I was an interesting person. Frankly, that surprised me because I haven't felt interesting for most of my life. But it caused me to think that maybe what I consider ordinary about my life might be just the opposite for others. Maybe I do have something to share. 

So although it's not even New Year's Eve, I've taken stock of my life and I'm ready to begin again. I hope you would like to follow along. So, dear readers, let me know what you think. Have you taken stock of your life lately? What have you discovered?


Until next time! 
Toni
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