COVID-19 What is Going to Happen Next?

When I lay down at night, my mind whirls with thoughts of the day:

How long will our food last?
If my husband gets sick, will I?
Will hospitals overflow with virus victims?
Will we have enough medicine to get through this virus if we catch it?
What about those losing jobs?
In essence, what is going to happen now?

No one knows.

But I can begin to see good things emerging:

The environment in Italy is clearing of pollutants due to less traffic. Wild life is returning.

Children, home from school, are with their parents.

Parents are spending less time on their cell phones and tending to their family’s needs.

Many businesses are finding ways to give back to the community.

Less time is being spent commuting.

Many are cooking again because they have to and some are enjoying it!

Families are drawing closer together.

Older parents are receiving attention.

Neighbors are stepping up to help the elderly and those at risk.

You can probably think of more. 

I also believe our country will become more self-sufficient, which is a good thing.
We as a nation have endured hardships in the past. We have also revived and learned valuable lessons along the way. 
Yes, the worst may be yet to come. Let us hold onto our faith, our values, and most importantly, each other. For then we focus on what we can do each day instead of wondering what is going to happen tomorrow.

~Nancy Jill

Heartbreaking Justice

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Looking back at the second book I wrote, "The Ghost Orchid Murder," it's always in my mind how Jillian has pity on the victim's mother. Jillian Bradley is not a professional detective, she's a tenacious friend seeking justice for all parties involved. The story takes place in Scottsdale, Arizona but extends to Ocala, Florida, home of the victim, and where all the trouble began. Here is the synopsis...

It's been eight years since gardening columnist Jillian Bradley helped solve a string of murders in Half Moon Bay. But when a colleague in Scottsdale, Arizona finds a young technical assistant dead on the floor of his private office, Jillian doesn't hesitate to answer his plea for help in the investigation. After all, a $2 million research grant depends on it.

Together with Detective Jack Noble and Jillian's clue sniffing dog, Teddy, the three set out to track the killer who left a porcelain orchid over the wound as the only clue. Even though it means personal sacrifice for Jillian, she is determined to uncover the truth. A faith-based novel. 

 See you in my books!

~Nancy Jill

                                            

                                       

12 Days of Christmas Countdown

With 12 days left until Christmas Day I’m ready! It looks festive in our home. The house has been decorated since the first weekend in November. (We celebrated Thanksgiving at our son’s.) I made a master list of all the goodies and menus I wanted to make complete with an ingredient list then my sweet husband went to the store for me. I placed all the goods in empty Christmas storage bins and set them in the bottom of my pantry ready to go. It saved time and stress like you wouldn’t believe!

   All I had to do was figure out when to make what so everything would stay fresh over the holidays, yet available for our eating pleasure. The freezer came in handy. 

   The best part of planning was I had goodies on hand for hostess gifts, party contributions, and gifts for the neighbors.

   We give cash gifts to our family and service people which seem to be most appreciated and is a huge time and energy saver.  Our gifts to each other are personally chosen by ourselves so there are no disappointments. We give to our church as an added blessing to us because God has blessed us so much! 

   One insight I want to share. I love beautiful dishes but especially Christmas ones. I was spending so much time surfing for vintage Christmas teapots that it took a morning devotion on coveting to give me a wake up call. I already have seven teapots and one is silver. I don’t need a Christmas one. So here’s what I did. When I’m tempted to surf for dishes I get a book and read! It keeps me content which is a virtue and keeps my husband from worrying that I’ve gone off the deep end.

Merry Christmas to you all. May we continue to remember the birth of our Lord and Savior as we celebrate the season.

~Nancy Jill Thames