Changes

So here I am, at 11:30 on a Saturday morning, drinking my coffee in my home office instead behind the counter of in the store.

What have I been doing these last few weeks?

I've been enjoying most aspects of my "vacation", including coffee and crossword puzzles with my hubby most mornings.

My craft room is starting to take shape. (Finding homes for all that STUFF is taking time.)

We've taken Grandma to several medical appoints. I've had a few of my own, too. I've started physical therapy, and I'm starting to see progress.

All those books I've been meaning to read? They have been read.

The one I've been meaning to write? I'm writing it.

What comes next?

We're riding the rails in February.

The last time I took a train trip was with the girl scouts when I was in elementary school. We got as far as Red Wing. This trip will take us to Memphis. (Yes Memphis. Yes, we will tour Graceland. Touring Graceland is a requirement if you visit Memphis, right?))

I plan to take lots of photos of our adventure and will share them with you upon our return.

When vacation, self imposed or actual is over, Grandma's babysitting service will open for business as I take on childcare for the two youngest grands three days a week.

I'm also going to help as needed with the Anderson's new business, the National Impala Association. There will be a huge event in Indianapolis later this summer, sponsered by the NIA. I'll be there. (Race You To Indy!)

I'm also working with my pastor to develop a new "love in action" ministry through my church.

If you are one of the friends I made on Marie Avenue over the years, please know I miss you and would love to hear from you. It was hard to get used to not being there each day waiting for you to drop in an visit.

But I am happy, busy, and loving this new season of my life.

Yes, there is life for me beyond the Caprice Paper Arts store, and it is good.