10 Years Post Reboot!

Ten years ago today, (as I’m typing this on Dec 27) my husband had been set to go on a business trip, but it was canceled at the last minute. With our kids safely tucked in their beds, we decided to watch the new Transformers movie in our basement living room.

Not long into the movie, I started having a seizure and my heart stopped. My husband reacted quickly and called 911. First responders arrived in minutes.

If I had been alone, I probably wouldn’t be here typing this today.

I won’t go into all the medical details of the event, but I’m very fortunate that there wasn’t a worse outcome even getting help so quickly.

I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have been gifted ten more years with my husband, boys, and our family or how appreciative and thankful I am for those first responders and for our family and neighbors that helped us and prayed for us during that time.

That event made me reevaluate my priorities.

I want to encourage y’all to cherish your moments. Even when things are crazy, be present in them.

It’s easier said than done, I know.

Slow down and take time for yourself. Make a list of your top priorities and focus on them rather than every thing that comes your way. It’s ok to say no.

Things have been a little crazy here lately, so while I have been writing and doing other writerly things, I haven’t published my goal of 4 books this year.

That’s ok. I’ll get there, good Lord willin’. Instead of focusing on things I didn’t accomplish, I’ll think of the things I did. And I hope you will do the same. If all that was accomplished was making it through the year, you did it! I’m rooting for you.

Have a blessed & happy New Year!

~ T