Workshop

  My Murphy is the gray-headed gentleman.

I've just returned this past week from Atlanta. I was in "A One Day Intensive Writer's Workshop" led by Cec Murphy.  He ghost wrote "Ninety Minutes in Heaven" and "Gifted Hands-the Ben Carson Story," and about 108 other books.  I learned so much.  My friend Sue hosted the workshop.  I flew from OK, Sue's sister-in-law flew from Dallas, a pastor drove from South Carolina, and  another lady came from the Georgia area.  We'd all been writing  for weeks and sending Mr. Murphy five pages at a time.  He'd make comments and then send them back to us to redo.  I send one more five page set to him this week.  He's been so gracious and we've learned so much.  Now I must apply it and keep on writing!

Fun With The Boys

Christmas was a lot of fun this year.  Some of my most memorable moments will be:

I made Jack and Will fleece blankets a few years ago.  At that time I was able to buy panels...in that case with a big batman on it.  Sam wanted a Hulk blanket but I couldn't find any Hulk fabric .  I did find a patterned fleece with Batman on it. Sam thought that would work and I bought it and took it to him. When he saw it,  he cried.   The pattern repeats and is staggered.  I had cut off Batman's head every third batman all the way around the edge..he was heart broken. That blanket didn't work.

Will and Jack helped me write a little story.  Steph snapped a picture of Max last summer as he stood in the toilet. The boys made-up-story follows.

It was a hot July day.  Little Max was looking for a cool place to stick his feet. He saw the neatest little boat, just his size.  He climbed right in and held on tightly to the sides.  In came Mama,  "OH No" she cried as she ran to get the camera.  In came Will, "hey, what is Max doing in the toilet.  In came Jack, "let's flush him.  In came Sam, Nooooo, don't fwush baby."

The boys laughed and laughed as they wrote that little story and Mimi had fun too.  Then there is a UTUBE video called "Charlie Bit My Finger."  I played that for them on my lap top.  They giggled so hard then Will and Sam watched it over and over.   So much fun.

One of the highlights was playing "I'm Sorry" with the kids and then lots of hugs from Max.

There were no dull moments and plenty of food and fun.  I am blessed.  

January 1, 2009

wow, it is hard to believe 2009 is here.   I loved the holidays this year. It is the first time I can make that statement since Mike died.  My last Christmas with him was 2002 so it has been a long time in coming. This year I spent Dec. 23rd thru Dec. 29 with my son and his family. It was delightful.  It felt so good to be back in the midst of a family and family activities. It felt wonderful to kiss little ones good night and be greeted with hugs in the mornings.  What a special gift.  Thank you Lord. Thank you, Ben and Steph.