Funny How Time Slips Away

I can't believe it is already the end of July. Where does the time go? It wasn't long ago, I was fretting over the prospect of turning fifty, and now, in the blink of an eye, I am quickly approaching another year.

Oh, but what a year! Since that immortal date of 09/09/2009, life as been a virtual roller coaster. Things seemed pretty bleak in October when the owners of the office product store I worked for announced that after 126 years in business, they were closing the doors in December. Of course, I fretted over the loss of employment in an economy that was struggling, but most of all, I mourned the loss of the family I had come to love. My coworkers and customers that shared my life and allowed me to share theirs. Oh, we swore to keep in touch, but I have walked this road before. In truth, many of them will fade from my life, but never from my memory. Thank you all for some of the best years of my life.

If that weren't bad enough, November brought more bad news. Hubby was laid off from his job. The prospect of both of us being unemployed was terrifying to say the least. Still, it wasn't all bad. We had some savings in the bank, we both qualified for unemployment, and we certainly had skills to offer in the working force. Life goes on...

In December, my 86 year old father was hospitalized with an infection. He was stabilized and moved to a nursing home. I was afraid. More afraid than I ever realized, to face the possibility of losing him. But I swear the man has more than nine lives. Like the Phoenix, he rose again. He is back home, driving his car and doing what he does best, flirting with the girls. Thank you God for listening.

Unemployed, with plenty of time on my hands, I had no excuses. It was time to put my BIC (butt in chair) and finish my second novel. I am pleased to announce "Lavender Girl" is completed and I am now in the process of shopping for an agent. I plan to keep you updated on this nerve-wracking experience. Let the rejections begin!

Could there be more? Decidedly yes. See ya next time.