Should I stay or should I go…

January 29th, 2009

That’s my question of the moment. (I like to have at least one burning question of the moment at any given moment.)

I have loved blogging. I’ve kept journals for as long as I can remember, and blogging has been a perfect grown-up journal. A friend of mine (and I am humbled to call her that… not at all sure I should take the liberty) reminded me to be sure to make back-up copies so that my kids wil have a record of these days of our lives.

When I initially began to blog, I did it entirely for me. Then, a handful of folks began to read (and seriously, I’m pretty sure it’s literally a handful), and it was kinda nice to be a part of that community.

In 2006, we moved from Louisiana to Florida, and blogging because more important to me for a variety of reasons. It became a way for people we had left behind to keep up with how we were adjusting, to what we were doing. For a time, I couldn’t so much talk on the phone without sobbing, but I could write.

As things settled, it once again, became a place for me to put my thoughts, to plan my goals. To hope. It is really important to me that my kids some day be able to look back at these posts and see the good and the bad of our lives, to see God at work.

So, I feel like maybe I’m making my case already, but …

I’ve discovered Facebook. And it’s been lots of fun. I’ve gotten to get back in touch with all sorts of lovely people from my past, both long ago and yesterday. It’s been a good to be able to connect, to chat, to visit and plan visits.

It’s a little addictive getting little snippits of information from friends - people I know in real life - about the minutia of their lives. I’ve always thought the the real import of life happens in the little details, in the ins and outs of our daily activities.

I find it comforting to know those things about those I love.

But I find that I’m having trouble doing both. And I don’t know which to choose.

Filed under Faith, Most Everything | Permalink | Comments (2)
Tagged with: •

Thankful Thursday - tired but thankful

October 23rd, 2008

It’s hard to believe it’s only been a week since last Thankful Thursday! It’s been one wonderful week! And I am sooo grateful and thankful for so much of it.

I’m thankful for…

  • Mandy, Josh, and Olivia - none of whom are related to us by blood and all of whom are related to us by love. These are the family of our heart, of our choice. Spending days upon days with them was bliss.
  • Sunny skies and pleasant weather.
  • Mike, who indulges me.
  • Love. Hope. This time last year, I didn’t much believe in hope any more, and I’m surprised and delighted to find that it’s back in my realm of vision.
  • Deals made between friends. I didn’t much follow the spirit of the deal in my head - sorry, Josh - but I did out loud, and sometimes that’s enough.
  • Books.
  • Jobs. Mike’s and mine. Mike’s because it allows him to follow his passion. Mine because it allows us good health insurance.
  • Compliments and positive reinforcement at work. I honestly thought they changed my job description because I was nurturing and nice. Turns out, my numbers aren’t as bad as I’d originally thought. When I got back from vacation on Tuesday, I discovered that my numbers are pretty good in the rankings. Out of 80 or 90 individuals in my division, I’m ranked #11. I was stunned. And very pleased.
  • Four and a half hours of enjoyment at work. A rarity for me. But I really enjoyed my time this afternoon helping with the training class. Who knew?
  • For old friends and new connections… through Facebook, I found an old college friend & we went to dinner with her and her husband last night. It was a super time.

And lastly, I’m thankful for a soft bed. In NO way did we mind our alternate sleeping arrangements in order to have dear friends here, but it was so nice to sink back into our bed this week.

Filed under Thankful Thursday | Permalink | Comments (5)
Tagged with: • • • •

one dismal disappointing month

September 13th, 2008

Well, I made it through the first month of my Before the 15th personal challenge, and it wasn’t just a stellar attempt. I can’t say I made much progress. Maybe next month.

Now, instead of dwelling on it, I’m going to go enter some Coke points and then go try to figure out how I messed up my brand new page on Facebook.

I got all of the house clean today other than our room, so I’m thinking I’ll pick it up tonight. Or maybe just watch this week’s “Burn Notice.”

Filed under Most Everything | Permalink | Comments (3)
Tagged with: • •