2021 was going to be the year that I put my nose into my own writing-not in a “this is my year” kind of way, more of an intentional forcing out of my comfort zone. I knew I needed to dust my editing hat more, prepare the oldest for university, school the younger guys. I thought the easiest way to do that would be to cut out all the extras and staunchly stay on task to complete multiple to do lists. I’d spent month of stacking journals into chronological order, color-coding themes with post it notes, trying to ignore the stomach churning over two areas that I just couldn’t put the soulwise words into yet.

In the early hours of the morning, before the pitter patter of growing feet can be heard, you’ll most likely find me hidden in the living room with an animal (or two) curled up on the couch. The coffee pot will be heating up, the sun will be rising, and I’ll be on the Youversion Bible app. It’s one way I streamline my days to insure the Word gets in. It keeps me consistent and helps me focus my thoughts and plan my approach to the day