I know, I know. It’s Monday. So what gives? I didn’t do 3 C’s on Friday and since I’m taking a hiatus, I wanted to break with the 3 C’s.
Cares:
I woke up the other day and thought, “I should take a break.” I know all the blogging rules. They say to post regularly and all that. But the rules will just have to fall by the wayside. Not sure how long the break is going to be. I just know the rest of this month is BUSY! Report Cards. Parent Teacher conferences. Winter Jam. Not to mention revisions. So I won’t be blogging for awhile. Unless, of course, anything fun happens with my manuscript (gotta stay positive, right?).
Last night I finished reading Thin Places, by Mary DeMuth. These past few weeks, I’ve had such a run-in with amazing literature (an excellent problem to have). Well, boys and girls, this one takes the cake. Hands down, my favorite. I can’t even describe the beauty, the rawness, the honesty of this book. A month or so ago, I wrote a post about life-changing fiction. Thin Places may not be fiction, but it is most assuredly life-changing. Thank you, Mary. May God bless your heart for writing so boldly for Him.
Concerns:
Parent Teacher conferences coming up. I won’t get home until 9:00 p.m. two of the nights, which means I don’t get to see Brogan ALL day. It really is not fun. And it’s tiring. Probably my least favorite part of being a teacher.
Brogan is not himself. Teething? Bad cold? I have no idea. He’s coughing. And his nose is a complete faucet. He’s clingy and whiny and he can’t tell me what’s hurting. No fun. For me or for him.
Celebrations:
It’s President’s Day, so I have the day off work!
I visited two of my girlfriends up in Madison this past weekend. Had a blast. Ate a lot of food (and I mean A LOT!) We did our Christmas book exchange (yes, I know, we were a little late this year). I bought one of my friends Thin Places. I really can’t wait for her to read it.
People are getting book contracts! (Not me….not yet, anyway) But even though it’s not me, there’s something so inspiring, so uplifting, about people’s dreams coming true.
Question to Ponder: What are your cares, concerns, and celebrations today?
See you when I see you. Hopefully, when that time comes, I’ll be finished with revisions and ready to start book 5!
Okay. I totally miss your posts. And I came over to find out what is going on. I hope life is great for you. Please stay safe, grade those report cards (bwah ha ha ha), write like mad, and know we miss ya. Oh and kiss that little sweety for us, too. =) See you when you return.
PS. Gave you an award. π
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Hope you are enjoying your break – I just returned from one renewed. Good luck with the writing.
Happy writing Katie! I pray you reach all your writing dreams this year! Writing takes precedence over blogging- wise choice.
See you soon!
This time of year is so tough. I'm sorry your little cutie is having a rough patch. Don't worry. He'll get over it. Hope you survive the rest of this month!
Sick family and my sluggish progress on my manuscript. Ah, such is life!
Just checking in! I was missing you. π Hope all is well for you during this hiatus. Go get 'em!
Just wanted to let you know I linked to your blog today on mine. Thanks for the great inspiration! :O)
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Enjoy your break and happy writing. For celebrations, the family is adjusting rather well to our new home.
Breaks are definitely good. Hope you're having a great week!
Celebration: Winter has to end soon! Right? It does, doesn't it?
Love you lady! So great to see you this weekend…it's always too short, though. Hope Brogan gets feeling better soon…poor guy. Can't wait to read Thin Places!! Miss you already…
Hi Katie –
I'm passing along a Sunshine Award to you! You can stop by anytime to pick it up π
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I really want to read Thin Places too. Mary's very honest and has helped many people already through her blogging. I'm sure Thin Places is fantastic.
Katie, have a good blogging break! We all need them from time to time.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Thin Places. I'm humbled!
We all have a life to live and at times something just has to give to make room for something else. We'll be here when you get back. π
I hope you get a lot done over the next few weeks. I'm taking this week off, hopefully to find some time to finish this elusive MS.
And celebrations? I'm having a big contest on my blog! So much fun.
I so understand, Katie! I'm in a place of such busyness right now that I've considered one for the future. I'm sure my time will come. Get rest, be productive, have a great time with family/friends… happy writing. I'll definitely see you when you come back! Praying for you!
Ok then I guess we will have to keep up with each other via email or something! I hope you hear some good news soon! I don't even know what you have out there, but I know what you're going through. I don't want to see an email from Rachelle, I want A PHONE CALL!!!!
We will miss you of course, but your health, family and revisions are more important than blogsylvania.
I hope Brogan feels better soon. Teething is you-know-what.
I'm with Patti–your time management skills rock!
Katie, I think you're wise to take a blogging break. You've got lots on your plate right now. Being available for your hubby, Brogan, students, and having time to work on your revisions is important.
I hope your little fellow gets well soon.
As a former teacher, you constantly impress me with your time management.
May P/T conferences be a blessing for you.
Patti
Yay for having President's Day off!!!! I have it off too and I am glad I do! I understand needing to take a break from the blogging world with so many other things going on! I pray for good ideas with your MS as much as I am praying for mine!!!
I'm going to have to pick that book up, Katie! Thank you for sharing.
Katie, I think that's a great decision to take the pressure off yourself with your blog when things get busy.
Hope that Brogan starts to feel better soon. It's hard when they're too little to let you know what's wrong!
And you remember to keep me posted on how things are going, or I WILL bug you! π
I admire people who take breaks…especially when it is longer than unplugged week…which is THIS week! (I am unplugging btw! lol) I hope the little man feels better soon and that you have the energy and endurance to get through those teacher conferences! Those are a killer! Our teachers do them during their conference times, before school, and until 5pm…all in one week. Brutal…even on us in the office who have to keep up, sign in parents, and reschedule all those who "forgot" or had something come up. grrr. π
Get those revisions done and we will celebrate with you when you come back.
Enjoy your break! I'm looking forward to a little vacation soon and today I'm getting a pedicure. Now that's a cause for celebration. π
I can't wait to read THIN PLACES!!!! Am gonna look it up right now! I hope you have a marvelous month π
Will miss you. You're making me want to know what's wrong with the little guy. I remember going through that ominous time period of teething (not me teething…my kids, but of course you knew that).
Cares: Balancing writing/editing time with loving on my kids. I think I have a new idea blooming to juice up the tension even more for #5.
Concerns: Strain with a family member. I'm at peace on my end, but it's sad.
Celebrations: My husband bought me The Help for V day. Can't wait to start reading it. We had a good talk yesterday.
~ Wendy
Katie, I'm with you, rules are meant to be broken. I hope you get through the rest of February in one piece, sounds really busy, and may Brogan feel better very soon!
Blessings prayed for you, girl!
We'll still be here, so don't worry about us.
All the best to you during this busy month.
Poor little guy. π I hope he feels better. And I know the conferences are tiring for you, but I just want to let you know how helpful they are for the parent. I really don't know much about what Matthew is doing in school, or even how, so the conference really helps me.
Have fun with this month girl. I'll miss your posts, but I wouldn't worry about regular posting. Thanks to the following gadget, I just go by what's in my dashboard and not by what day of week it is. I kind of think regular posting isn't as important anymore.
Anyway, have a great day!
Oh, my care is that my butt won't grow too big after all the cheesecake and chocolate I've consumed this week! LOL
Cares; I have a huge party next Saturday at my house and I hope I can pull this off.
Concerns; that I won't be able to juggle all I have this week and clean the house till it shines. (It's not really suppose to shine right?"
Celebrations: I get to watch my children grow. The party is for my youngest son. =)
Enjoy your break Katie! No worries, we'll all still be here when you get back.
Oh, sorry: Cares – Find out what this little baby is HOPEFULLY tomorrow!!!
Concerns: I'm… TIRED. A lot. BUSY month, much more so than February should be!
Celebrations: My sister made it out of surgery okay and is recovering… HOPEFULLY I'll be celebrating the gender of my baby tomorrow! *fingers crossed*
Enjoy your break!!! Wow, a break sounds VERY nice. Something I'll have to contemplate. Hmmm, maybe a "once a week" month or something… not sure I can go cold turkey! ha!
Poor baby boy. Hope he feels better soon.
Enjoy your break–we all need to sometimes. I know my day is coming as I am finding it hard to write and work at the same time. How do you do it???
Concerns–that I can learn this job and do it well. Lots of prayer needed please!!
Oh, I remember parent teacher conferences! YUK! And I hated not seeing my baby too. Hugs to you. That is a tough week for all.
PS- you won the picture book on my blog last week. Congrats! Can you shot me you address? My email is tab[at]zaeya.com
I'm editing. Does that count as a CARE, CONCERN AND CELEBRATION? π