Sometimes Life Gets in the Way

  It has been quite some time since I was last here. Life got in the way, and I just haven't made the time. I hope to do more as times continues, but, we all know how easily we can just fall away from things like this. And let's face it, fewer and fewer folks are taking the time to look at blogs of others, there are just too many other things pulling for their attention. But that's okay too, I can and do use this as a bit of a journal to keep some of my memories alive.
  Since my last post, so many things have happened. One of the most exciting was being crowned Ms. Wheelchair KY, 2018 in January of 2018! It was a very special honor, and I was thrilled. As Ms. Wheelchair KY 2018, I was then expected to go around the state as much as possible and advocate for all Kentuckians with disabilities. I spoke with local leaders, our state governor, classrooms full of students from kindergartners to middle school age children. I eventually even made my way to Grand Rapids Michigan for a week of conferences, talks, etc., to compete for Ms. Wheelchair American 2019. While I didn't bring that particular crown home, I did bring home a notebook full of information on how I could continue advocating for those in our country with disabilities. While I've not been as active since then, I do continue to keep my eyes open for such opportunities.
  I've also had the honor to have been writing for the children's devotional booklet, Living Faith Kids since late 2014. I truly enjoy trying to make daily Bible reading for Mass a bit more clear to children. I do hope that I've helped in some way.
  I continue to try to keep art in my life in some way. I do love to draw and paint, but, just as with any other muscle of the body, in order to keep it strong, you must exercise it. I've not been oil painting for some time now, and when I tried to jump back into it, I found out just how much that particular muscle had atrophied. Being in a wheelchair for almost 21 years now, I do know a bit about atrophied muscles! So, I'll be trying to get in more practice in the future. I've managed to keep my acrylic and water color muscles going, but they could use work as well!
  Well, I've checked in, and hope to do so again soon. Forgive my absence dear readers, please, and I promise to try not to let life get so much in the way in the future. God's blessings!