Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Happy New Year!

Sorry y'all! 6 months without updating this blog is without excuse! I had started another blog on a site hosted by a non-profit who very graciously is allowing me to use their server space/hosting site for a fundraising blog for Leon's veterinary expenses. So I had been posting regular updates there, but forgot to post them here as well! I apologize!

The other blog is here (this is my latest post--you can see previous posts in the links on the side):
http://blog.workndog.org/sheenar/2013/01/09/happy-new-year/

I plan to still update this blog as I can. I am kicking myself for completely forgetting about it.

Updates on life:

I am doing okay. On the other side of a bad viral illness I had in Nov/Dec. Finally feeling well enough again to venture out more! Still have to be careful to not over do it (and listen to my dog!)

I am starting a Masters program in Public Administration this semester. I hope to be a better advocate for people with disabilities and help get policies changed. I believe this program will help equip me to do that.

I am also in talks with my church about starting a ministry for people with chronic illness in my area. I see a big need. I have also met with several people who are very interested and have been praying about starting such a ministry themselves!

God is going to do great and marvelous things in 2013! More than we could ask or imagine! It's going to be a GREAT year!

Something I've found very encouraging is Rest Ministries. If you struggle with a chronic illness or have a friend or loved one who does, check it out. Very helpful articles as well as devotionals with words of wisdom and encouragement.

Leon is doing okay. He is happy to be working more again now that I am feeling better. He and I played mini golf with a friend a couple of weeks ago and he did SO well --NO flirting at all! And there were children around (his weakness).

Leon has been taking good care of me. :)