I have forgotten the details, but I had a wonderful dream last night. Yesterday I told Rob that I wanted him to start writing checks for me because my handwriting had gotten worse. I have always kept a tight grip over things I feel are of vital importance. I definitely am weaker, muscle-wise and I can tell I am walking differently. So all day yesterday I had felt-self pity, isolation and worry. Luckily for him, Rob was out for the evening to play Trivia with “the guys.”
But, towards morning I had a dream that led me directly to my creativity. I had just made an appearance on one of the big talk shows. The emcee’s wife was there and they were both black.
I have no remembrance of what he asked me and how I responded, but it was about my life and losing a young child to cancer. I told him that I had written a book about it. After the show ended, I continued talking to the host and his wife, who was an actress. The main thing theyliked about me was my honesty and that it showed. He said he was going to some kind of event the next night and wanted me to come. His chat with Rob was wonderful, too.
I can still feel the hope the dream has given me. Not to be on a talk show, but to remember that God has given me a talent and someone somewhere will respond to my story told honestly.
Yesterday I had visited my neighbor. The funny thing is that neither one of us remembers the details of anything anymore. We just like each other. She is my opposite and that always helps. She is a people person and I am a people avoider. So here’s the detail. I got 4 donations when I asked for them. After I had that dream last night, I am emboldened to put it this way.
Yes, I write without getting paid, but it sure is fun to get the occasional donation. So if you, like that talk show host, enjoy what I say spontaneously, donate to my website. It won’t always be there, but my essence will remain. And this dream was about essence mattering more than your physical being.
Vicki Woodyard
(Five donations gotten, more needed to keep me writing this fall. Maybe my loyal Facebook readers will donate.)