'Must do's' push out 'want to's'

After I started the challenge of writing a book in a month, I realized the list to get ready before my surgery was waaaayyy too long to allow me the pleasure of writing this new book about a new adventure.  I kind of got waylaid in the story, as it turned a corner I hadn't planned on; which in turn set writer's block into play.

I also discovered that I needed to be so productive getting Christmas complete in 3 weeks, presents bought and wrapped, Christmas setup completed, all implements to help me cope with the imminent surgery procured, that time was not going to allow me the luxury of devoting so much of it to writing.

The two books that are waiting in the wings that are books two and three in the Coming Home Trilogy are buzzing around in my brain, plus this new project I have started made me think that there needs to be some priorities set and time-management used (which to any of those who know me well, is not one of my forte's).

I have looked into the future and realize I have a 12 day diversion from my regular activities when Brad and I go on a long business trip.  Brad has 3 meetings that meet in a similar latitude, and we are able to combine into one long trip.

We start by flying into St. Maarten in the Caribbean, stay for 5 days, flying to Puerto Rico for 2 days, flying into Miami for 5 days then flying home.

The St. Maarten part will be very difficult to really devote to writing (due of course to the amazing turquoise water, the call of the snorkel, the need to be out on the 'beach',  but the Miami part could be a very productive time.  I am also going to be spending time with my sisters in San Diego in January, which could allow a little bit of writing to creep into a time-slot.  I can definitely tell that 'writing' is going to have to be planned and calendared to make room in my schedule.

I've also been going around and around with myself, concerning the time for writing versus the time for other beneficial activities.  It is a conundrum.

Who knew the debate between writing or not writing would end up part of the 'adversity in all things' encounter.  I imagine I will make sure there are enough spiritual outputs to balance the writing outputs, that will manage the time into something I'll agree with.  I'll make sure God is part of my decision, as he is the master planner in my life.

The healing process of my knee drama is unfolding.  It definitely became a 'must-do' and now the importance of flexibility is the adversity in my life as I speak.  I have about 5 1/2 weeks to make sure I have 100% of what I want it to be like for the rest of my life.  Not an easy realization.  So life hands you 'adversity' in all phases of your road.  Don't ever take a blessing for granted because not far behind is a test of your mettle you just learned.

I love my life.  I love that I can CHOOSE.  I choose to serve God and Jesus Christ, and choose to try to have good influences on others through my 'adversities'.  I pray I will achieve those goals and achieving them will bring me JOY.