A to Z 2019 CHALLENGE REFLECTION

My A to Z Challenges/Blessings?

Now that the Challenge has ended, I am able to sit back and reflect on all that happened during the month of April. 

It was quite a challenge in more ways than one for me! To commit to blogging everyday except Sundays for the whole month. Guess what? I survived! 

Family History is a passion for me, but not exclusive to all other things. As I have said numerous times in previous posts, I still have a lot of research to do. But finding time is often my biggest problem as I have a few other hobbies! 

The month of April also saw me supporting my husband who is my carer while he underwent a few hospital procedures. He is recovering well and we are grateful to modern medicine, something that few of our ancestors ever had the chance to explore. 

During this time I was also being fitted for new callipers with trips back and forth to my Orthotist. Needless to say I could have done without these fitting appointments. But I am now grateful for my new set of "legs" as the other ones really need to be retired. 

April also brought the blessing of Easter. It also brought special family time with my son, daughter-in-law and 2 granddaughters visiting from another state, for a couple of weeks. This time was shared by all our family, 2 other sons and daughters-in-laws, 4 other granddaughters, 1 grandson and a beloved daughter. 

April saw me everyday except a couple, in my sewing studio making a Double Wedding Ring Quilt for a special couple's wedding. Was this a challenge? You bet it was! But once again I am grateful that I got it finished and gifted. 

While attending this wedding with all of my above family we were also able to have a mini holiday together. Precious time together and many precious memories made at a special wedding and at a trip to the Zoo!  I lost count of the number of times I answered to Mum and Nannie during April. Just another blessing to add to my memories of family and love!

I have posted on this blog before about my University studies in Family History. This allowed me to embark on a learning journey I didn't know I craved. It opened up a whole new experience for me, a "seeking knowledge journey" of unknown ancestors and history.

So what are some of the other things the Challenge proved to me?  

• That "nothing ventured nothing gained."
• That X really is the hardest letter for me. 
• You! To everyone who followed this blog Thank You!
• Thank you to all who participated, I enjoyed reading your posts. 

All in all it was fun. I hope you have picked up on my subtly placed "Bold" formatting.