Surviving the Hodgepodge

For some reason, I forgot all about doing the Hodgepodge until 11:00 p.m. last night, so here I am with a very late Wednesday morning post.

But if you want to see how the earlier bloggers answered their questions, then hop over to Joyce's Wednesday Hodgepodge.

1. What's something you resolved to do this year? Have you done it?

I went back and looked at one of my January posts where I listed some things I wanted to work on in 2020.  Let's see how I've done so far.

I have started spending time doing a morning devotional that requires discipline.  I have not been consistent with this.  I also want to focus on my painting and try to develop a style that brings me enjoyment and best uses my abilities.  Nope, I haven't painted one single thing.  My blogging needs a new focus this year as well.  Same old, same old so far.  I also want to focus on letting go of expectations of others.  This of course is an on-going focus for me.  This may be the only thing I've even come close to accomplishing, but always a work in progress.

2. Where do you go to find quietude?

These days it isn't difficult to find that, even with Dick in the house 24/7.  We have both been able to find our own quietude and space.  I am either in the office with my laptop or a book, or on the back porch with the outside sounds of the bubbling water fountain and birds.  My daily walks also provide a sense of quietude as I am normally by myself.  I also believe that a sense of quietude comes from being content in whatever state one finds oneself.  And content I am!

3. A friend asked this question on her Facebook page and said I could borrow it for the Hodgepodge...you're only allowed to buy 5 things at the grocery store, and all must start with the first letter of your first name. Whatcha' buying?

"L" for Libby - Lettuce, Lemons, Lentils, Lasagna, Leeks

4. The television show Survivor, the Gloria Gaynor song 'I Will Survive', survival mode, survival of the fittest...pick one and discuss.

"As long as I know how to love, I will live and I will survive!"

I don't look at these days as just surviving.  In many ways we are thriving.  Dick and I are spending more quality time together and enjoying each other more than we ever have.  We are accomplishing some things inside and outside together.  We have learned we can be flexible and enjoy just being close by each other while in separate rooms.  We have become even more grateful for our family and friends and each other.  As long as we have love we will not only survive but thrive.

5. Share a favorite quote or saying about strength.

"You'll never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Our son will be opening the doors to his new rehab hospital after passing the inspectors inspection today.  It is a beautiful new building and staffed with some amazing healthcare providers not to mention an outstanding CEO.

This will be wonderful place of healing for Northern Indiana.