Lila Johnson's Blog - Posts Tagged "blessings"
Oh No! Another New Year
Is it really that time again? Well, let me count the things I accomplished this year.
I started 2015 with a birthday trip to Wilson Ranch in Oregon and got my cowgirl on.
My book, THE FAT GIRLS CLUB, was released and although the sales I have to say have been slow, the reviews have been wonderful. As a new author, it's nice to know that my readers are relating to my girls which in turn encourages the writing of the next book in the series. To all those who took time to read my books I want to say, "Thank you."
As usual, Santa forgot to leave my man under the tree so I have to celebrate New Years Eve alone. Not to worry, it gives me something to write about in the next book.
I worked in Oregon and California this year and learned a lot. I visited several sites that served as the background for movies and television shows. The coastline of both states refreshed my heart and soul. I found waterfalls and various small towns that offered much in terms of history and variety.
I met many people, staff and patients, in the dialysis clinics I worked in that allowed me to occupy a small space in their world. To all of them I open my arms wide to say, "Thank you so much. You taught me how to be a better person in the world."
I visited Paris once again. Although I had a few ups and downs, I would return again and even consider living there.
In 2015 I cried, laughed, smiled and even had a few angry moments. In all, it has pushed me to the next level of growth and improvement.
So come on 2016. Give me whatever you've got because I'm ready! To all my readers, have a great, blessed and safe New Year.
I started 2015 with a birthday trip to Wilson Ranch in Oregon and got my cowgirl on.
My book, THE FAT GIRLS CLUB, was released and although the sales I have to say have been slow, the reviews have been wonderful. As a new author, it's nice to know that my readers are relating to my girls which in turn encourages the writing of the next book in the series. To all those who took time to read my books I want to say, "Thank you."
As usual, Santa forgot to leave my man under the tree so I have to celebrate New Years Eve alone. Not to worry, it gives me something to write about in the next book.
I worked in Oregon and California this year and learned a lot. I visited several sites that served as the background for movies and television shows. The coastline of both states refreshed my heart and soul. I found waterfalls and various small towns that offered much in terms of history and variety.
I met many people, staff and patients, in the dialysis clinics I worked in that allowed me to occupy a small space in their world. To all of them I open my arms wide to say, "Thank you so much. You taught me how to be a better person in the world."
I visited Paris once again. Although I had a few ups and downs, I would return again and even consider living there.
In 2015 I cried, laughed, smiled and even had a few angry moments. In all, it has pushed me to the next level of growth and improvement.
So come on 2016. Give me whatever you've got because I'm ready! To all my readers, have a great, blessed and safe New Year.
Drumsticks and Thanks
The last few months, August until now, have come and gone so fast that I think they were part of a half marathon.
Children went back to school, high school graduates started their first year of college and I thought I was losing my mind when my 11 year-old grandson said he was starting sixth grade!
I returned to Maui, Hawaii in September. How wonderful it was to see my former co-workers and hangout and talk and-cry. I completed the research for my new book, The Fat Girls Club Hawaii Five-NO, due out March of 2020. I also had a chance to spend time with my best friend, Martha. I've known her since the eighth grade. I showed her Maui from a non-tourist side since I lived there for nine months, six years ago. She loved it.
Halloween has come and gone. I've raked the leaves in my dads yard and with the help of his next door neighbor, we helped the elderly couple across the street, rake and bag their leaves also. It felt good. It felt right.
Now, in a matter of a few days, Thanksgiving will be upon us. I won't have the opportunity to go home because I have to work, but it will not keep me from saying a few words of "Thanks" for the blessings I have received from those who have supported my writing and the great doctors that have cared for me during my jaw dropping diagnosis, a brain tumor. I have a pending surgery scheduled for something totally different in December, before Christmas. And still, I give thanks.
So, to all of you, the readers of my blog posts and book series, I want to say thank you for your support and I wish you and yours a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.
Children went back to school, high school graduates started their first year of college and I thought I was losing my mind when my 11 year-old grandson said he was starting sixth grade!
I returned to Maui, Hawaii in September. How wonderful it was to see my former co-workers and hangout and talk and-cry. I completed the research for my new book, The Fat Girls Club Hawaii Five-NO, due out March of 2020. I also had a chance to spend time with my best friend, Martha. I've known her since the eighth grade. I showed her Maui from a non-tourist side since I lived there for nine months, six years ago. She loved it.
Halloween has come and gone. I've raked the leaves in my dads yard and with the help of his next door neighbor, we helped the elderly couple across the street, rake and bag their leaves also. It felt good. It felt right.
Now, in a matter of a few days, Thanksgiving will be upon us. I won't have the opportunity to go home because I have to work, but it will not keep me from saying a few words of "Thanks" for the blessings I have received from those who have supported my writing and the great doctors that have cared for me during my jaw dropping diagnosis, a brain tumor. I have a pending surgery scheduled for something totally different in December, before Christmas. And still, I give thanks.
So, to all of you, the readers of my blog posts and book series, I want to say thank you for your support and I wish you and yours a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.
