God Directs Me

I just received word that production for my book starts in January. How exciting! I just have to stay focused and do as much as I can now preparing for marketing. If I can get a jump start on this I feel that when I meet my marketing director we will just have to finalize all I have already done. That's my plan anyway.

I continually pray for those that have lost a loved one to suicide. It is so devastating. I hope to reach out to as many people as possible to try to help them with their pain OR help someone from taking his/her own life. That's my goal. I have had a great response to those I have already talked with. God directs me in the way to go and I just hope I can give Him all the glory.

A Life Too Short: Matt's Story

Praise the Lord! I have signed a contract with a publishing company and my manuscript is now in the hands of my copyeditor. This is so exciting. Even though I have not spoken with the marketing department,  I have a long list of what I would like to do.

We finished middle school tennis last Thursday. For me it was a great season with super fun kids.

We went to our daughter's home Fri-Sun. We haven't seen them for almost two months so it was time. They were super busy with, gymnastics, birthday parties, soccer, times two kids, ( and believe me, it was FREEZING). Girl Scouts, pumpkin patch, a little shopping, food and finally a little sleep. Sunday we went to church and then to one of my high school/circus friends memorial service. He will be missed

I'll try to keep up my blog with the process of my book. Stay close to the Lord for He is Great!

Tennis and flooring

Middle School tennis has one more week. We will start our final tournament tomorrow. I am amazed at how my group has improved. It is so fun to watch their faces light up when I compliment them or when their serve actually goes in. I will certainly miss this group of kids. We were rained out yesterday. It is dry today but is cloudy, a bit breezy and not very warm.

Our new tile floor is in the works. Hopefully it will be set tomorrow and then grouted early next week. We have quite the maze to get around the house.

HEY! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!

Book

I am beginning to get pictures ready to add to my book, "A Life Too Short: Matt's Story." I have some pretty cool pictures and am excited to see how they will fit in. I'm also going over my manuscript again to make sure I have no mistakes. What a process. Hopefully soon I can share my story.

The tile guys have started our flooring - what a mess we live in. Today I spent the day cleaning the garage. Hated those cobwebs so used the shop vac. It now looks pretty good - at least the half I could get to. The other side is full of closet doors. Oh well, I love the process.

The weather is beginning to change. We have nine days left of middle school tennis and I hope we escape the predicted rain. I plan four days of practice and five days for the last tournament. I love my group of kids. We have so much fun at practice.

God continues to hold me up and gets me through all the challenges of writing my book.