September
Journaling
1. We had a joint service with the
Spanish and Mandarin sister churches that share our building. The preaching was
in Mandarin, and translated into English and Spanish. Even the songs were sung
in three languages. A foretaste of heaven. I wonder what language we’ll speak
there? Finnish? Haha.
2. Labour Day; it doesn’t mean much to
me since I’ve been off work for almost five years. Tidying up and preparing for
school.
3. First day of JK for our grandson.
They grow up so fast.
4. First day of teaching my
granddaughter nursery school featuring the letter Aa, the number 1, the colour
green, circles, and the story of the creation of the world. She’s easily
distracted and so we’ll probably be doing a lot more learning through play.
Also my mom and aunt came for the afternoon.
5. Chiro and massage.
6. Errands. Dinner at a Greek
restaurant. Ordered the tiles for our master bathroom renovation.
7. My radio interview has aired. Here is
the link. https://www.hopestreamradio.com/programs/author-interview
Benaiah: Mighty Man of God by P.H. Thompson. It doesn’t sound terrible. He made
me feel at ease.
8. Church. Our evening services started
up again.
9. Home alone today as my husband is
starting his next seminary course. Mostly getting ready for teaching school,
Bible study, and the writer’s retreat.
10. More prep.
11. School day brought to you by the
letter Bb, the number 2, the colour red, squares, and the story of the fall.
12. Back to leading women’s Precepts
Bible studies, beginning in the book of Acts. Then heading to Guelph for a
Christian writers’ retreat called Refocus which actually gives lots of time for
writing.
13. I sold a few books I brought with
me.
14. Coming home. It was a profitable
weekend. I started working on my new novel, which is always exciting. I was on
a roll since I had outlined and all I had to do was flesh out my scene cards. I
finished 4-1/2 chapters and wrote 6000 words. I also had good feedback on my
novel’s concept and first chapter at the critique corner. I had a good
roommate, the food and fellowship was good. Hearing excerpts from everyone’s
writing showed me there is a lot of great talent in the Christian Canadian world.
15. Church. I invited a few more people
to my book signing at Chapters next week.
16. We’re improving our curb appeal by
having our steps covered in stamped concrete. My husband started another course
at seminary. Our renters are moving out.
17. School prep. Getting the word out
about next Saturday’s book signing.
18. School day brought to you by the
letter Cc, the number 3, triangles, the story of Cain and Abel, caterpillars,
canoes, and Canada.
19. Scandal now because they discovered
pictures of the Prime Minister in blackface. First of all, he should’ve known
better. He was 29, and a high school teacher, setting an example to
impressionable teens. Second, he knew about it all this time, but never brought
it up because he was hoping it wouldn’t be discovered. Third, they will forgive
him because he’s their man, and the media will help him spin it. Fourth, if it
was anyone else in his caucus, he would have gotten rid of them right away. He
is being hypocritical, just as he was when he was accused of groping a woman.
He had his people hush it up, while he fired another member for a comment.
Fifth, the media are trying to say there are factors to consider, whereas we
know if it was the conservative leader, Andrew Scheer, he’d be calling for his
resignation, citing this as proof of his racism.
20. Getting my things together for my
book signing at Chapters tomorrow.
21. I had the book signing at Chapters.
I had eighteen people come to see me; most were already at my book launch, but
came to support me. I got 15 new signups for my author email list by having a
draw for a $25 Chapters gift card. I sold four books, two to unbelievers. One
is a Hindu lady, my pharmacist. The other saw my ad on facebook and came to buy
a gift for a Christian friend of hers. My husband was there all day for
support.
22. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I just got an email
invitation to be a guest on the 700 Club Canada to talk about my book! It will
be recorded in November in St. Catherines. Of course I said yes, but I’m
terrified. The radio interview was scary enough, but t.v? The daughter of a
friend at church works for the person who decides who comes on the show. She
had read my book and here we are!
23. Dental appointment.
24.Pain clinic.
25.School day brought to you by the
letter Dd, the number four, the shape rectangle, and dragonflies. My granddaughter
can hear a song once and remember it perfectly. On her first day of school, age
2-1/2 she already can recite the days of the week.
26. Bible study. Renovations starting on
the master bathroom. Our renters have moved out and we rearranged the furniture
that’s there.
27. My husband is going on a men’s
retreat weekend, so I’m going to spend the night at my daughter’s so they can
go see the Downton Abbey movie while I babysit.
28.Brunch with the family at Cannon,
then driving home. Nap and salad from Freshii for dinner. I just discovered
this restaurant and now I’m trying all their menu items.
29. I’m two weeks into a weight loss
program called noom, which tracks calories and exercise. It is sustainable
because its sensible. It doesn’t make sense to cut out an entire food group. So
far I’ve lost seven pounds. Also, great news! A man was saved this morning at the mens' retreat.
30. Home day alone. I bought food, did
laundry, went for a walk, napped, worked on my Bible study homework, and worked
on my novel research, which is basically listening to sermons on the life of
Joseph. Allistair Begg has about twenty sermons on it which I mostly listen to
while I walk. Fascinating. I’m so excited for this project. Movie night at
church, watching the movie Breakthrough with the women’s ministry group.
