THE MEMOIRS OF SUMMER RAY

It is so easy to get distracted. I look at the film side of things, and I want to start working on it again. But then God reminds me of my deadline. I need to get the books completed and released by, July 04, 2026. Now seriously, what are the odds of that happening in a normal situation? God knew the day I started the series and He knew the day it would finally be completed – on Independence Day! The 250th Anniversary of America’s freedom! INDEPENDENCE DAY! WOW! Yes! I am very excited. AND (enter in happy sound effects), the final book cover has General George Washington on it, portrayed by the amazing Curt Radabaugh!

So, I cannot be impatient and try to overlap the film and the books. At least not until the books are completed. I cannot get in a hurry. I must do what I need to do, to stay consistent. I am also working on adding the books to other platforms.

Healthwise, I am still dealing with Long Haul COVID. I am needing breathing treatments. So, I also have to pace myself, and figure out what I can do while I am working on healing. I don’t like feeling like I am a horse in a stall just waiting for that gate to open, so I can run wild and free.

But I also know that I absolutely need to pace myself, and to take better care of myself. I burnt myself out, got sick, and then ended up in a very large hole that is taking years to climb back out of. I am not where I was last year. Thank God! I am at least able to take walks – a mile at a time without stopping. It took a year to be able to do that. I have about 60% of my fitness level to still regain. But it isn’t just about fitness. It is also about diet, skin and hair care. Am I kind to others? Am I showing God’s love? Am I doing better at spending more time with my family and understanding how much of a priority they are? It is easy to skip taking in a beautiful sunset, or stopping long enough to smell the roses because of work, work, work! But I have learned that because God is with this project, He will help me get it where it needs to be. The same way He is helping me with the books. I don’t have to strive so hard. I just have to stay consistent, and do what I must do to keep myself in better health. Book signings are going to happen on a much larger scale. Am I supposed to say, “I am sorry! I have to decline your amazing invitation?” OH NO!!!!! I want to be present, meeting the readers. I want to be present at film festivals and premieres. I want to be present as much as possible, to thank those that I am so grateful for. So, I have to be very diligent to get myself healthier again. I do love cookies though. LOL!

I appreciate you so much for taking the time to read these blogs.

This is link where you can see the first two competed books. https://thememoirsofsummerray.com/the-summer-ray-books-authors-point-of-view/

I am working on the 3rd book now. I have five more to go. No pressure! Oh wait! There is pressure. But I am learning how to lean in better to trusting God’s timing. I am learning to compartmentalize my time better, without sacrificing what also matters! I am still working on my vision board too. Staying focused!

Thank you for being a part of Summer Ray!