1. October was our Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators Conference. It was wonderful and I learned a great deal from the speakers. I sent out several of my manuscripts but responses thus far have been rejected. I'm hopeful that I can get more out soon.
2. November 22, 2011, the call came that my mother had died. It was a shock. We managed to preform the service in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. My life was turned upside down. It had only been 18 months since we buried my dear Sister. I have never been depressed. God helped me to keep moving.
3. My husband and I purchased a home in Arlington,TX. It was such a good deal. Now we have a huge back yard for our garden.
4. Our youngest daughter had a baby girl February 19, 2012. She did good and the baby is growing nicely.
5. My left shoulder has been giving me trouble. After a MRI and a visit to a specialist, I will have surgery to have it repaired. There are some tears in my rotatory cup. I said, "I will do anything to release this pain.
6. Preparing to present a workshop next week at the TEJAS Convention. I will work with my students on ways to collect Oral History. Read More http://www.tejasstorytelling.com/festival/workshops.html
7. I've prepared two stories to present for the Fort Worth Libraries for March and April 2012. I enjoy my job and I'm given special opportunities to tell stories. I just presented a personal reflection at the "Big Read" for Fort Worth. It's a program to have the community reading the same book, "The Grapes of Wrath". The community will donate canned food to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
8. A staff writer for the Dallas Morning is writing a feature article about storytellers to help promote our conference. He will include information about two other storytellers and myself.
9. I will preform in the upcoming Vagina Monologue on April 13 and 14, 212. Tickets will cost from 15 to 25 dollars. Raffle cost $5 for a chance to will an I Pod 64g Nook, gas card and a Kindle.
10. Keeping my wits about me. Read More at http://vdayfortworth.com/
11. I've lost 25 pounds and wearing two dress sizes smaller Yea!
12. So thankful to the Lord for keeping me here to Serve Him,
It's been a busy four months and I thank the Lord for His many blessings. Hopefully He will continue to bless me to keep my blog up date.
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