Monday, September 17, 2012

Where I've Been

I'm back! Well, getting there anyhow! I hate to ignore my buddies in the blogosphere, but it was worth it. I'd like to introduce you to Annabel, born August 13. She's a real spitfire. I'm overwhelmed, but in the best way possible. I had to compromise because I don't believe in putting my kids' pics online or talking about personal things here. So you have an adorable foot. :D

 It's a wonderful thing really, because now I know without a shadow of a doubt I'm doing the right thing by pursuing my love of writing. It was the missing link that brought balance to my life. Now I have a beautiful, albeit fussy, new person to love, but I also know that I don't have to give up on what fulfills me.

 You knew I was going to relate this to writing, right? It's a lesson for all of us really. So many things can eat our time and energy (like a newborn baby that doesn't let you sleep). But if it's important enough, you find a way. Don't give up. Even if you're sidetracked for a while. Keep at it. Because if it's as important to you as it is to me, it's worth it. 

 Ironically I won't be able to comment for a couple of days due to the Jewish New Year. Those of you who celebrate it - happy Rosh Hashanah! Those of you who don't, to quote Arnold - I'll be back! And be sure to come back next week for a giveaway and review you won't want to miss.
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  1. SarahSeptember 17, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Congratulations on the birth of Annabel, Lisa. Judging by the perfection of her foot, I have no doubt she's utterly gorgeous. The first six weeks are kind of like being underwater, aren't they? If you can find time to write now, you can find time to write, period.

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  2. Kristen WixtedSeptember 17, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Congratulations! That is wonderful and the more future readers, the better! :)

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  3. Meredith McCardle September 17, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Congratulations to you! Babies are wonderful. :)

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  4. Jemi FraserSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Congratulations! I'm glad you and Annabel are well :) Enjoy all those precious new baby moments that seem to disappear soooooo quickly! Take care :)

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  5. Jim CriglerSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Kudos! But when my kids were little, what they spit was not fire.

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  6. Charlie RiceSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Congratulations Lisa. Babies are awesome. They make you discover things about yourself you didn't know. You'll see...

    I'm just as pleased to read that you now know without a doubt about your writing. If I've learned one thing, is that life it way too short not to pursue what you love. Never say someday. Attack!

    PS. I named my MC's daughter Annabelle. She's awesome too.

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  7. Ghenet MyrthilSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Congratulations!! I love her name and her little feet. :)

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  8. LTMSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    How SWEET!!! Super congrats to you! What a wonderful little foot! And you're so right. Never give up~ <3

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  9. Kate Avery EllisonSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Congrats on your new baby!!!! And fun stuf--she was born on my birthday.

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  10. Barbara WatsonSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Those are perfect little feet. Enjoy your time with her and your time writing too.

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  11. Tricia J. O'BrienSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Such cute feet. ;) Enjoy her and all the goodness in life. Congratulations!

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  12. Tina MossSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    What adorable little feet! Congratulations on this wonderful new addition to your family!

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  13. Vicki TremperSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Yay! Congrats Lisa, and welcome to Annabel!

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  14. Natalie AguirreSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Congrats Lisa! I'm so happy for you. Annabel sounds like a cutie. Enjoy your time with her.

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  15. Susan Kaye QuinnSeptember 18, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Congrats on that adorable little one (even if I can only see her foot, I can tell... :))!

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  16. Julie MusilSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Cutest. Feet. EVER!!! Love, love, love little Annabel <3

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  17. elizabethfaisSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Congratulations on the newest addition to your family! And sometimes a hiatus is needed to clear the head and remind the soul of its true purpose. Writing! :-D

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  18. Laurisa White ReyesSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Awww! Babies are blessings. BTW - I got my copy of Journeys of Wonder in the mail and I'm reading it. Creepy!

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  19. Angela AckermanSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Congratulations! So excited for you. People always complained about the newborn stage, but I absolutely loved it. It's gone so fast, and you can't get it back. So enjoy it! And get some sleep ;)

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  20. Leslie S. RoseSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Annabel is six plus pounds of perfect. BEST distraction ever.

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  21. Anna StaniszewskiSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I'm late to the party, but yay congrats!!

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  22. Margo BerendsenSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Oh congratulations and those adorable tiny feet my heart go all pitter pat; my youngest girls (Twins) just started kindergarten (sigh). It was after my twins were born that I really got serious about writing again even though I wondered how I would ever be able to do it. It's been slow and sometimes I reach a full stop when life gets too demanding, but I always manage to pick back up. So I love this post! Happy New Year!

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  23. HeatherSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Congratulations!!! Those are the most adorable feet ever! I'm so happy for you.

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  24. AkossSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Congratulations!!!

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