ruminations

So I'm trying to really give this blogging thing a chance. I suppose it is kind of cool 'cause my best friend Sarah can read my thoughts all the way from Minnesota, if she reads this....I think i gave her the link but now that I am sitting here writing this, I'm not sure that I did. It has been a month ups and downs. It has felt like it has been a month of downs but when I really focus and think about it, there were some ups too. For example, I pretty much have my book done. Eric is going to add illustrations and then we'll be to a point where we print!? Which I don't even know what to think. I guess part of it is exciting but it is also kind of scary to throw something you have worked on so hard out there to be critiqued by anyone and everyone. Second, I've really discovered who my true friends are and who stick with me through thick and thin. I've also discovered some who don't but by and large, I'm very thankful for both my new and old friends who are just incredible. Anyway, I guess the motto for this year should be "in all things give thanks." And with that, I'm going to bed.