Update

I haven’t written in awhile. Time for an update.

We are all reeling from the sudden death of my brother. It hasn’t completely sunken in. Covid has truly complicated the grief process. I am feeling closer to many family members and helplessly far away from others. I feel the weight of responsibility for my parents and my sweet sister in law. Much to do in the upcoming weeks. Much sadness.

My practice has opened in a temporary location. I am seeing about half my clients in person with many precautions and the others by telehealth. So I only go to the office here and there. It is serene in there and is a great temporary solution even though there is no internet and we have to use the restroom at suds ur duds. I am not filling up quickly but that’s perfectly fine. Summer is slower and I also haven’t done any marketing or promotion. I don’t really like being in practice alone. This isn’t how this was supposed to be. I am trusting that Life Coaching and Massage Therapy will pick up eventually and that we will go into the larger office at the right time. I would like to find another therapist to join me then. So many unknowns.

The book sales have slowed down. I have an event to talk about the book with “Sophie” in September (Kansas Association of School Social Workers) and I assume I will promote the book at the Homestead Salina chapter fundraiser in October. I am hoping to co promote the book with the song “She’s On Her Own” through a music video but that’s sort of on hold.

I am on hold indefinitely on the book sequel as the gal writing it with me was not as ready as we thought. That’s ok. The other gal wasn’t either. I completely understand as I’ve attempted to write a little of my own memoir. Its a difficult process! I am writing a book about covid but it’s mostly just for me.

The music is getting tons of views and good feedback on all outlets but the sales aren’t happening. The vinyl is being pressed. Obviously concerts are unknown. And Chad is super caught up in his business right now. We will press forward in making more videos and get them out there slowly.

The fam is good. I miss them. Hannah and Kent are staying in Lander while job and house hunting in Denver by long distance. Joel’s game won a design award. We will get to see Leah’s family next weekend. She is getting quite pregnant. I would go and help her more but she is still being very covid cautious and also managing her stress level. The boys have been pretty cute on FaceTime lately. Henry is talking so much. Emmet has actual conversations.

We have three gals at Homestead. I haven’t gone horseback riding or to the beach with them lately and missed group last week. We will have a bbq this weekend. They are calm, lovely people.

A final decision about purchasing the coffee shop will be made this week. It would be a slam dunk decision without the complication of covid. It could go either way and I am ok with that.

Scott is well. We are doing well. Growth, healing, learning continues. He recently went on a fishing trip with his buds. We have been playing ping pong and walking and trying to find new adventures.

I’m doing well personally. Lots of learning and healing and personal growth. I need more social connection than is possible right now but I try to go for walks and have people over for “distance coffee”. I think I’m finally getting a handle on this annoying skin rash. Erg. I’m learning to give myself lots of grace during this time of grieving. I will do a professional blog about all the resources I’m discovering lately.