Blog Ahead happens three times a year and is hosted by Anna @ Herding Cats and Burning Soup. For me it was fate.
It's funny how things work sometimes, those who know me know that I had to retire early to care for my disabled husband who suffers from Parkinson's disease and unfortunately the disease is progressing so that he's now a 24/7 job and as a result sometimes after a day of therapy and multiple doctor's appointments I'm asleep on the couch at 8pm and find I'm formatting the next day's blog post a few hours before it's due, aka, by the seat of my pants. Anna often talks about blogging ahead and how it's save her tush many times and I was just about to give it a try when I saw her Blog Ahead for March post – fate I decided.
I participated all four weeks and on most days posted two blog entries and before I knew it I was two weeks ahead. WOW! I am amazed at how freeing it is to actually be not only caught up but so far ahead that if something came up I could take a week or so break from blogging. I am now a true Blog Ahead believer!
Thank you Anna for hosting blog ahead March 2019!
I can't wait for the next one
Way to go, Debbie! Yeah with your world involving someone else who depends on you, it could mean scrambling at times so I can see where getting a buffer of future posts in place would be great peace of mind. Super job doubling up like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sophia Rose it seems you can teach old dogs new tricks! :)
DeleteI love blogging ahead. It helps so much when I can't think of something to write about that day.
ReplyDeleteso right Mary
DeleteDebbie so happy you were able to blog ahead and I hope its given you a stress release. Take care of yourself, you have such a big task and while I am sure its done with love, nevertheless very tiring for you. No wonder that couch looks appealing.
ReplyDeleteit has Kathryn and thanks
DeleteIf you can then do it, if not then we can't all blog ahead :) I am only ahead cos of I read so much when I was on sickleave before S was born
ReplyDeleteI agree it's not for everyone but I"m glad I gave it a try
DeleteI didn't know that you care for your husband. If you get in a crunch and need a guest blog post or something, feel free to contact me. I'd be happy to help you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dianna :)
DeleteThere's no job more difficult than taking care of someone you love :) My grandfather and uncle have Parkinson's as well. I need to schedule posts ahead like you! I'm flying by the seat of my pants also. Good job on getting ahead with your blog posts :)
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
Thanks LIndy it's nice to know I'm not alone :) Good luck to you too!
DeleteIt really helps. When I was ill, that backlog of scheduled posts save me. Do what you can, blog when you can and when things are quite blog ahead :)
ReplyDeleteOh Yes I remember when you were battling constant stuff Kim and yes it really does. I've finally come into the light LOL
DeleteYay, Debbie! I'm so glad it's help and you got so much done with the challenge. That's awesome! It really is freeing not having that little worry on top of everything else.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, too. I didn't know it was full time care now. That is very taxing, I know. We had that with my granddad and it wore us out. Sending lots of virtual strength your way :)
thanks Anna xo
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