I‘ve reached a decision that has honestly been very difficult for me. I need to start focusing more time on the compiling and editing of my book. I also need to spend more time trying to make myself stronger. I’ve noticed small things that are encouraging to me and I want to really focus more on getting better. I thought I would have completed the compiling of the book by now. I really underestimated the time it takes to edit and proofread a book. Also, something Jonell said to me tonight which made me so happy. You see there’s a new couple we met recently named Melinda and Brad. Brad has already worked on our driveway for us. Jonell spent a good bit of time talking with them tonight. Brad is coming over tomorrow to sit and talk to me. Actually, Brad will be doing most of the talking, and I will mostly listen. Occasionally, I will peck out a few comments. Brad told my wife today that once I am ready for it, he will help me get my shop situated so that I can get back in there and piddle around. Melinda has offered to spend some time with Jonell as she tackles cleaning and organizing our shed. They are really good people. My plan is to still write the BLOG posts, however, they will not nearly be as often as I have been posting. As much as I enjoy writing my posts, I have to bite the bullet and set priorities. While I was editing today, I realized that I’m the one who has to do it. This will be for as long as I need to get my book finished. I only finished a single chapter today. It took me a little over ten hours. I do contribute some of that time as the result of poor internet coverage, but that is something I will always have to contend with. I may get a little faster as time goes on, I’m sure as I learn the program and shortcuts I can use. I figure I will be an expert by the time I am finished. I worry about my internet holding out, but we aren’t really in a position to do anything about that. I imagine the upcoming holiday will also have an effect on my writing. One feature of the program I’m working on is that it gives me the ability to see my book as it will appear and function as a Kindle book. It’s very exciting to me to have this option. I plan to make the book available both as a paperback and as a Kindle book. I realize that some prefer the textile experience of a real book, while many others are beginning to embrace the convince that the Kindle offers. You no longer have a need for a wall full of books. Used to be that I barely even touched my Kindle, other than to play games. Now it’s all that I can use. It’s been interesting thus far, to reread my words of over two years ago. My head was in a different place then. I believe I have grown as both a person and as a writer. Of course, I still can be rather corny.
I’ve created a Go-Fund-Me account to help with trying to get physical therapy and help to cover the other expenses not covered by insurance. Click on the picture below and you will be taken to the page. Thank you and God Bless!
