If

Posted by Apr 10, 2013 6 Comments

Welcome to my blog. I am currently participating in the A to Z challenge. 
Blogging my way through the alphabet one letter at a time. 
For my theme I have chosen to give you a peek inside the journal of Karen, 
the main character of my soon to be released novel, Bruised Reed. 
Click on the Novel tab to learn more. Enjoy!



From Karen’s journal…

I was listening to the radio this morning and they posed an interesting question for the new year. If you could do anything you wanted in the next 365 days, what would that be. If money and time were no option.

I don’t have a clue. I used to have all kinds of dreams and wishes. When did I lose that? I don’t even care. I told Megan about it – the eternal optimist in my life – and she challenged me to start a list. Choose some things I could do. She thinks maybe it will get me out of the down-at-life rutt I’ve been in lately.

Thinking. Thinking. If I could do anything, I would…return my marriage to its early days. But that’s out of my hands. Megan doesn’t get it. Her marriage is so wonderful. Her husband is so perfect.

Note to self: Ignore the optimist. 

Check out Karen’s Pinterest board.

If you could do anything you wanted (no obstacles) in the next year, what would that be?

About Angela D. Meyer

Angela D. Meyer writes fiction that showcases God’s ability to redeem and restore the brokenness in our lives. She is the author of This Side of Yesterday, The Jukebox Cafe (a part of Hope is Born: A Mosaic Christmas Anthology) and the Applewood Hill series. Angela is a member of American Christian Fiction Authors and has served on the leadership team of her local writers’ group, Wordsowers. Angela currently lives in NE with her husband. They have two children, both of whom they homeschooled and graduated. Lucy, a green eyed, orange tabby, who loves popcorn rounds out their family. Angela enjoys sunrises and sunsets, the ocean when she gets a chance to visit, and hopes to ride in a hot air balloon someday.
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6 comments on “If”

  1. Great and insightful question. If you have difficulty answering I think that is indicative of a life deeply buried in 'shoulds' and 'must do's'. We women are so likely to loose sight of our dreams. Lose the forest for the trees.

    Your friend's suggest is excellent. Get in touch with your inner dreamer. Bravo.

    What would I do? Easy. Travel Europe–staying a month at a time in each locale so I could immerse in the local culture and daily life (no tourism allowed) *sigh* That would be heavenly.

    Thanks for the 'escape'.

    Regards,

    Christine London

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  2. Christine, Thanks for stopping by.

    I think you understand Karen-the main character in my novel Bruised Reed, quite well. Stay tuned to catch the release this summer and see how she finds her answers.

    I like your travel idea. I would most definitely want to spend time by the ocean.

    Blessings!

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  5. I tend to get stuck when there are endless options, too. I like to plan too much – I'm trying to learn to just jump in. Don't over think it.

    Thanks for stopping by – I hope you find a what if that catches your imagination!

    Blessings.

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  6. I understand. The "must dos" often crowd out the more creative things. Give me a cottage by the ocean and I would be quite content to write and write and write. But for now, I keep a notebook with me at all times to jot down my ideas. I work on the ones I have time to, and let the others rest. For now.

    Thanks for stopping by on the A to Z. I'll be over your way before too long. Blessings!

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