I am doing it, finally. Blogging. Putting my thoughts and words "out there" for more to read other than my very close friends and family. I don't know whether I should thank my cheer team, who have not ceased to encourage me to WRITE, or curse them. But more than those telling me to get this going already, I cannot deny God's nudges, whispers, and SHOUTS to put it all out there; let the world know who I am and what drives, fuels and sustains me.
For those of you who don't know me, I look forward to getting to know you through this odd cyber world that defines so many relationships in this modern age. For those of you who do, well, you already know that I am an all over the place, passionate, sometimes scatter-brained, laugh one minute, cry the next type of a gal, so you will follow along with this blog and get some extra insight into those crazy ups and downs of the life of Jen! And hey, you were the ones who told me to do this in the first place, so here we go!
Life is not easy. It is downright painful at times. In the past few years I have had more moments when I want to RUN away, yet I never could figure out where to run to, so instead I stick around and keep on keeping on. In doing that, I have discovered a depth to life that I never thought I could experience. I feel more than I have ever felt. With intense sadness also comes intense joy, yet it takes seeking that joy out. Trusting in the promises God has made to reveal our joy in Him. Trusting that the tears will pass and laughter will come. Trusting that my soul will grow through it all.
For tonight, I will end there. My stories to share will piece it all together, one at a time. And thrown in, you may even get some random recipes, crafting or gardening tips. It's what us girls do; tell our stories, share our secrets, cry together and laugh together, making this life a little easier to bear and enjoy. Praise God for it all.
You go Jen!! I'm not a writer but i'm a reader of blogs for the same reason you're writing, to grow my soul. Not to replace relationships but to add. Good for you! I look forward to reading! Love you, Michelle
ReplyDeleteAwesome Jenny, looking forward to your posts!
ReplyDeletePTL, you are going to bless so many! Your words of encouragement that you have shared with others, the hope that radiates around you, and the willingness to bare your soul to all of us is going to provide healing for people from all corners of the world, from this place we call cyberworld. I am blessed and fortunate enough to not only know you as one of my bible study girls, at a very intimate level, to a friend for the past 7 years and of course thankfully as a neighbor which brought us together. I am proud of you for doing this and will continue to pray for your words of wisdom as you write and delve into this journey! My friend told me last weekend after singing at your little sweet 20 month year nephew's funeral that God didn't whisper, nudge, or SHOUT at me to start using the gift he had given me, but he used a lasso! LOL! Well, now that you have started, don't worry girl, your bible study group is holding a lasso on you and there is NO STOPING NOW! Love ya xoxo
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Yeh Jen!!!!! So glad you started blogging!! You have a beautiful gift for writing and offer so much comfort and inspiration to those of us lucky enough to know you. It is only fitting that your gift be something shared with the rest of the world. May God bless you on this new journey! Signing up as a follower right now:-)
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Katie