Time to get going

There are a few blogs that I check almost every day. I enjoy reading them and they always provide something thought provoking and often times funny. I think I feel a bit intimidated - do I really have anything to say? I think I might - I have to remember that even if no one reads this, maybe it will still be helpful for me to develop the discipline of writing out my thoughts . . .
There are so many things that I am truly passionate about - God, my family, kids, worship, leadership, health, creation care . . .
I am thankful for the friends that God has given me - however they are all so different and have different areas of passion. I'm hoping that perhaps this blog can be a way to connect with some kindred spirits?

This is just like my journals . . .

Over a year between entries! Actually, I've gotten a lot better at journaling through the years - it used to be that each entry began with "wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've written . . ." Now, I just journal when I have something to say and don't worry about the space in between. I suppose this will be the same way. . .

Joining the 21st Century

Wow . . .I'm now officially blogging - feels a little weird. I'm not a real trend follower, let alone a trend setter so I feel like I'm joining in a few years too soon to this type of thing! :-)
I'm also the one who edits her writing in her private journal for fear of someone finding it and reading it - my will must include a stipulation that all my journals must be BURNED . . . so I'm not sure why I think writing in this way is such a great idea. I also don't think I'm a very good writer - your are now officially being warned that you will find no great and profound crafting of words here! I read my friend's (that great and wonderful family of Texans - you know who you are!:-)) blogs with such amazement at how they express their thoughts, feelings, ramblings, and struggles so eloquently and beautifully. So why am I here? Why am I adding yet another load of words and ideas and information to an all ready overloaded society? I don't know - because I can?! Because we all long to show our truest selves, our deepest thoughts and longings, and have someone listen without judgement or contempt? Frankly, I don't care if anyone reads this - I can't even imagine who would want to . . . but it doesn't matter - I still get to pour out my heart, my thoughts as crazy as they may be with at least an imagined ear listening on the other end.
So here goes . . .