So I've finally set myself down to start this blog and it seriously feels like pulling teeth. Not sure why it's been so hard for me to start writing. I think part of it is the desire to not blog just for the sake of joining the masses...and also to not be so naive as to think that just because I'm sharing my thoughts & stories, that people out there are going to run like mad to read it. Why do I enjoy reading others' blogs?? I'm reminded of a quote in the movie "Shadowlands" about C. S. Lewis where a student of Lewis' says that "we read to know we're not alone". I believe that to be true of myself. I spend time reading blogs and checking Facebook so that I can feel closer to those around me and be reminded that I'm not alone in this journey.
Well...I think the part that I'm struggling with is that I feel, for some reason, that God has been wanting me to start writing. I process my thoughts best when I write. It makes all that stuff floating around in my head much more concrete when put on paper or screen, and it helps me to remember God in my daily life. I'm not sure why God would want me to be another blogger among the many, but my hope is that by my sharing, my friends and family will have a little insight into our daily lives and just maybe, you will be encouraged when you see how God moves in our lives.
So, today is the day of our first posting...
Also, Elijah (who is now a strong 15 month old) had a few firsts today! We came home at lunch time from our Mom's Bible Study group and Elijah wanted to climb the steps up to our front door. I helped him since he's not really steady yet and concrete makes Mom nervous. He boldly climbed all the way to the front door and walked into the house by himself! I was so proud!
Then...this afternoon we opened our mail and found a package from Grandma with a card inside for Elijah. He grabbed the envelope and noticed writing on it so I read his name and spelled it since he's familiar with me pointing to the letters on his bedroom wall. He looked at me and pointed to his chest as if he was saying, "For me?" I literally broke into tears! It was too cute! He's never pointed to himself before in a moment of awareness. I can't believe how much he's growing!
Now if we can just get him to start using words instead of grunting for his food! :o)
So there...I've finally done it! Our first blog!
