The dog is barking, the pager has not beeped, I cannot figure out how to write my paper… I feel lost. Maybe more confused then lost. Today was an “ease in” kind of day. By ease in, I mean sleeping in. Usually wrought with guilt for not getting out of bed and getting on with the day - I let things evolve slowly and gave myself as much grace as I could. A glass of water, a walk to the morning coffee stop and pet shop for Bailey. Then home to a cluttered, dirty, and messy house - ADHD getting the best of me. I bounced from room to room tidying and cleaning. This afternoon, I found myself working or trying to. Revisiting old journals and revising old essays for an upcoming paper that needs completing. The journal, a welcome distraction. The art studio calls and I don’t know where God is leading my future. I keep taking steps forward and am open to many opportunities. Determination set for 2024 and a return to the classroom. A man may plan his steps, but God directs them??? I can’t recall the verse exactly. A lot can happen in the span of a year… May I be open, humble, trusting, full of grace and love for the journey.