Looking Ahead
December 30, 2011 by Lillie
This time of year, many bloggers and freelancers are posting goals for the coming year. Often the goals are ambitious, ranging from weight loss to income gain.
However, my plans for the coming year are simpler. As I age and have increased family caregiving responsibilities, I am slowing down.
I’m blessed to have an associate, Jan McClintock, who is taking over some of my freelance workload. I’m not totally retiring. I love what I do too much to quit, but by this summer, I will be working only part-time.
I’ll spend more time with my husband Jack. I’ll read more and continue to rate and review books on Goodreads. I’ll comment and occasionally post on Facebook and Google+.
And, of course, I’ll be right here on my blog, posting at least twice a week about books and authors, writing and publishing, Christian and patriotic themes, and whatever else captures my interest. I hope you continue to read and comment—it would get pretty lonesome and boring here without you!
Lillie hi, its good to hear that you are increasing your family care giving time. May God bless your family, but please increase your blog posting rate from twice to at least thrice a week. You are very helpful for us. Cheers
Barney,
I’m honored that you want to see more posts from me. I may be able to do more as I spend less time working, but I’m only going to commit to at least twice a week. I would rather promise less and post more than vice versa.
And with my other responsibilities, I don’t always have as much time for blogging as I would ideally prefer.
You are totally right about people going overboard with 2012 resolutions and tends to happen every year with almost everyone. Your aims for the New Year indeed seem simple and achievable. Thanks for pointing out that we all need to slow down at some point in our lives. I really love your posts and will surely be sad when you start posting part time, but I totally understand that your family is your priority at the moment. But I must point out that people who write about spirituality are quite few and with you not writing as regularily as you did, will mean a big loss to the blogging world. Anyways, all the best for 2012 to you and your family.
David,
I appreciate your interest in my posts. I will be posting as much as usual although I’m reducing my freelance workload. Typically, I post twice a week except during Advent and Lent, when I post daily. I plan to continue that schedule, and on occasion I post more often for special occasions
Your resolution for new year is very interesting. Good thinking of not giving up with writing your posts. This is good news for us. I agree with you that all bloggers during this time of the year are concentrating on similar subjects. They should also take some time out for their family. Its good to hear you are planning to spend a quality time with your family. Hope you enjoy your future life. Happy New Year!
jack,
Thank you for the good wishes and your interest in my blog.
Happy New Year to you and Jack, Lillie!
Thank you for sharing your heart here with this post and throughout the year. I understand the changes that you’ll be making and am certainly glad that we’ll still “hear” your voice regularly.
May 2012 bring to and Jack much peace and may Jan be a blessing to you in so many ways.
Thank you for your friendship.
Matt,
Thank you for the kind words and good wishes. May 2012 be filled with blessings for you and your family.
Hi, Lillie. This sounds like a good plan. It’s so important to know when to slow down and refocus priorities. I enjoy reading your blog and your determination to continue to post about such spiritual topics is something I have really appreciated. Not many bloggers continue to do this. I am glad you will still be posting on here. I will still be commenting on here.
I enjoy reading your posts. Happy New Year to you and your husband. May 2012 bring you all the joy and peace you hope it to bring.
Thank you for the good wishes and kind words, Dawn. I’m touched that several commenters have expressed an appreciation for my posts on spiritual topics.
Lillie, may 2012 be a year full of blessings. I’m glad that you get the opportunity to slow down and spend more time with the love of your life. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Deb. I wish you and your family one a blessed 2012, also.