11.17.2009
honestly
I was thinking today that I do not blog because there is just so much going on. Like everyone, life is busy. I just looked at several other blogs and just get overwhelmed at their ability to document everything. I am not there right now. I know I have been in the past. There really is a lot to say. Probably almost daily I think about blogging a thought, something the kids said, something I read, something to pray for. But then I don't. To be honest I think I was discouraged by the number of comments on my post about laundry verses the vulnerability about our finances. Even then I feel guilty about saying that and wonder should I erase that, will that offend somebody. I think I just at this point in my life feel better and maybe safer with my journal. I had no idea this post was going to go there. People that journal or write process as they write. I am that way. I thought I was just going to say that blogging overwhelmed me. I guess that was only partly true. I guess now I know how I really feel. to post or not to post, POST
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Okay- you have to POST. I am not on facebook and this is how I see your kids and know your life. I'm sorry I didn't comment on the financial stuff, but we'd already talked about it in person. I know what you mean though. I get discouraged about blogging too sometimes- but I LOVE YOUR VULNERABILITY in your blog- you keep it real and I can tell how you are doing even if we haven't talked. My vote- keep on keepin on. Love you!
Thanks for posting and for posting honestly. :)
I know how you feel, Shelley. I have lots more I would love to blog about, but it takes mental energy to allow myself to process stuff enough that it can be understandable for others to read. I think I have finally just given up the thought that my blog is a glimpse of my heart and more of just the stuff going on (mostly for family to read about) and I then I can save journaling for my heart.
Shelley I know there are people who are reading my blog and are encouraged by my honesty and vulnerablity. The same is true for you. I think our culture doesn't know what to do or say when people put there heart out there. (even among christians) I hardly ever get comments about my heart issues but I think it is not because it does not encourage others. I think it is because they just don't know what to say. For me, my blog is a place to process and think and God has made me in such a way that I am ok with putting my heart out there for others to see. Some are not and I understand that. But just this morning I had a conversation with a mom in which I said - you are not abnormal feeling these things - most mom's feel these things they just don't say them out loud. So having the freedom to say them out loud is a sweet gift from God and if you are ok with it then do it!!! It encourages my heart to hear yours!!!! Just a thought
sometimes people comment on whats easier to comment on. when we're challenged, enlightened, motivated, persuaded, or running scared....just tougher to flesh that out into a comment. at least thats my take. way easier to comment on a silly picture or story, ya know. at least that's what i've come to realize with our blog. i still want to continue it, because i love to keep our family updated, and our friends...especially about whats going on with J. but i'm with you. hard to post sometimes. i love your blog, and your transparency!
I have to agree with what's already been said... that it is just easy for people to comment on what is lighthearted than on what is serious heart stuff. That doesn't mean that it isn't read or isn't used as great encouragement for those who read it. I love that you are open and honest in your blog and would love to see you keep blogging that way. I would say the deciding factor for how you blog would be your heart motivation.... does how you blog depend on how others respond? Part of the vulnerability of it all is the fact that you can't control how people respond.
I, for one, am loving your blog and encouraged by others sharing in the same journey of motherhood and being a christian wife and mom. Hope your heart is encouraged by the only One whose comments matter. ;)
Such beautiful words from your sweet friends. Moma
Keep the posts coming! I check your blog alot...it's on my list of favorites. You are not alone in your feelings of guilt/frustration. I am often feeling the same way. I admire your courage to put your feelings out there. It's definetly a risk you take each time you post. Just know that there are other women who laugh, cry and praise the Lord for all He is doing in the life of your family.
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