Making a new bed

Some things are made to last for decades. I don't believe a mattress is one of them.

I've been sleeping on the same one for the past 20 years, more or less. It's time has come, and gone. I noticed on the last laundry day that it actually had a sag in the middle. No wonder my back hasn't been so happy. That's the old one in the picture.

So what? Is this really blog worthy? It is to me, when I think of the changes it has seen and weathered with me during the past 20 years. I won't bore you with the details. Not right now. The mattress served me well. Fulfilled its purpose. Took care of me when I needed it.


Today, the new mattress ordered online arrived. And tonight, my head resonates with the phrase "you've made your bed, now lie in it."  But rather than a negative tone, it is kinda exciting.

Because this afternoon, at almost the same time the mattress arrived, I uploaded the files for my next publication.  Titled "The 10 Things - an invitation to dive in." It's about as opposite from my novel as can be. It's nonfiction. Faith based.

If all goes well, I will have copies in hand and ready for distribution on March 16.  Possibly sooner. So figuratively, I made a new bed today, speaking out on behalf of God. The book is testimony to my faith journey of the past several years.And that's all I will say for now.

Tonight, literally, I make and sleep in a new bed.  Fresh.  No memories - good, bad, or otherwise. Just... peace. And rest.

Wishing blessings and love to each and every one of you. Much more to come in the weeks ahead...

​Mimi

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