Creating a new blog has been on my mind for a time.  It's the Ozarks Writing Project Summer Institute and getting back in school that has pushed me to "Get It Done."  I'm learning that I need a push.  Deadlines are good for me.

I'm calling my blog Conversations for the heart of the passionate souls because we only have a bit of time in life.  I just don't have time for the wishy washy.  The Lord says be hot or cold, but lukewarm he'll spew out of His mouth.

Actually I welcome anyone, but I hope in a short time, that any lukewarm friends will get on board and be passionate about something.

  Today I wrote three poems.  I edited several and cannot seem to stop.  I love learning.  I'm wondering why I stopped taking classes.  Oh yeah that's right...I have a life, a job and a family a wonderful family that needed me the last 5 years.  All of a sudden, they are a bit more independent.  We always said we were raising them to be independent.  Here is the place I'll sing a praise.  Thank you Lord
for helping us through.  Now our children each have a family of their own(some just married)!
It's 2:22 so I had better get some rest.

Tonight through writing, a friend blessed me by sending me a work of hers to read.  I was past exhaustion because I stayed up last night until 2:45...(I did come home and sleep all evening tonight) Would I read...yes of course...Stunned at the written word, stunned at the pain that people are experiencing.  I can't say anymore except I was honored to be asked to read.   I pray that I might be able to use the story for some to see validity.  I'll expand later.
Passionately yours,
Elaine