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Have I ever mentioned how much I hate migraines? Man, oh man. I get them in clusters. I’ll be fine for a week, or two, and occasionally even as many as three weeks in a row. Then it’ll start up again, and it usually lasts for a solid month, if not longer.

Basically, I’ve had one long migraine for the past 22 years. I’ve got herniated discs in my neck, and while I had them diagnosed ten years ago, I don’t know when or how the original injury occurred. I was in a bad car wreck when I was 18, in which my car got broadsided and I was thrown across the car and knocked unconscious. I wouldn’t be surprised if my neck has been screwed up since then, with the bad headaches not setting in with their full measure of evil until I turned 30.

Who knows? And complaining doesn’t help, so I’ll stop now!

Wanted you to know that our “new life,” which consists of minimal spending, amazing advancement on debt reduction, shocking decluttering, darling redecorating, astonishing progress on my novel, and fabulous weight loss (for me—Doug doesn’t need to lose an ounce…) is still going strong.

I’m down 14 pounds. Only two more to go of the 16 I’d gained since last August. Then quite a few more beyond that, but first things first!

Getting my life in the kind of order that actually gives me time (and energy) to write is scary, folks. No more excuses. My mother is doing well right now, and I’m committed to not giving her more help than she actually needs. (No more co-dependency, in other words.)

So, the novel is coming along. Truly. I think it will be finished to my satisfaction (I’m not easy to please…) by the time I go to the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in September. When I really, truly put it out there for agents and editors to accept or reject, I’ll find out what I’m made of.

I think I’ve been avoiding that part for my whole life. You know, as long as you don’t finish the book, you can’t get rejected. So let’s just say I’ve manufactured a few reasons why I “couldn’t” finish the book.

No more! Excuses Backwards R NOT Us!

Now, tell me. What’s been going on with you???

Posted by Katy on 07/22/06 at 06:34 PM

Fallible Comments...

You have been on my mind quite a bit lately, Katy. I know that you have health problems but you seldom write anything about how you suffer. I'm sure there are other fallible addicts like me who also deal with pain and/or illness and who are very interested to read about how you are coping. So, don't apologize for 'complaining'. It's really just 'esplainin' (ala Ricky Ricardo).

You've taken on a lot of challenges all at once. Very inspiring! I hope that novel of yours is a huge success.
Posted by Sabine on 07/22/06 at 08:50 PM
Hooray!!!!

You bring that book to ACFW and wow them baby! I can't wait to see you there!
Posted by relevantgirl on 07/23/06 at 08:25 AM
Wow, 14 lbs! Way to go (she said, with a tinge of jealousy).

Changing habits is such an energizing and hope-filled activity, isn't it?
Posted by Ginger on 07/23/06 at 05:56 PM
Sabine--I am so glad you commented. I had lost track of your blog and I really enjoyed reading your recent posts. You have been through a lot, girl! Yikes! We are making a lot of changes, but for once, we're choosing of our own volition, rather than having "stuff" happen to us. It's nice, for a change!

Relevant Mary--Won't we have fun? And with our hottie, Jeanne, too..... :)

Ginger--Did I say 14? I meant 15!!! I am prone to staying in ruts for nigh unto forever. It's fun to turn the tables on a few things, and prove (if only to ourselves) than we can still choose to change and God's grace is right there, waiting.
Posted by Katy on 07/25/06 at 03:15 PM

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