Aahh, the blog.
Clearly, I have been avoiding it. But I am not sure that “avoiding” is the word that I want. I, simply, don’t know what to write about. Truthfully, life has been hard the last 6 plus months and it is sometimes hard to write about things when you aren’t enthusiastic about them. Or worse, to find things to write about because what has made life difficult is something that I would rather keep within my family (or the VERY small group of people that are privy to that kind of information). Actually, it is easier to write a short, one sentence statement, to post on Facebook, then a longer, more detailed account here.
But there has certainly not been a lack of blessing. There have been many that I can think of quickly and I am sure that there are many more that I am overlooking. We are healthy. We survived the school year and all did remarkably well. Brandon got a new job; one that he likes. Both Brandon and I received callings that we love. I was accepted into the College of Education against all odds (only 25% of those who applied were accepted). The kids are content with our summer at home. I will have the chance to student teach at one the schools that I was hoping to teach at. We have wonderful friends and family. We will be able to take a vacation to Oregon.
So here is my pledge. I will start taking more pictures (I have a pitiful amount from the last little bit) and I will post them here and write about them. I might even back track to show what we have been doing. I will not promise to do this. I will simply promise to try.
I say this because I know that at least one person reads this blog. She is the one that called me out. I will do this for her, and maybe the rest of you. But honestly, you are all like phantoms to me. I have no clue who you are, if there are any readers to write for. So, if I begin to blog again, I need you to comment. It’s all about the instant gratification, people. I need it. That is why Facebook is so appealing, the comments. People who agree, disagree, or offer random thoughts. So, do we have a deal? I will uphold my end of the bargain; the rest is up to you…
Clearly, I have been avoiding it. But I am not sure that “avoiding” is the word that I want. I, simply, don’t know what to write about. Truthfully, life has been hard the last 6 plus months and it is sometimes hard to write about things when you aren’t enthusiastic about them. Or worse, to find things to write about because what has made life difficult is something that I would rather keep within my family (or the VERY small group of people that are privy to that kind of information). Actually, it is easier to write a short, one sentence statement, to post on Facebook, then a longer, more detailed account here.
But there has certainly not been a lack of blessing. There have been many that I can think of quickly and I am sure that there are many more that I am overlooking. We are healthy. We survived the school year and all did remarkably well. Brandon got a new job; one that he likes. Both Brandon and I received callings that we love. I was accepted into the College of Education against all odds (only 25% of those who applied were accepted). The kids are content with our summer at home. I will have the chance to student teach at one the schools that I was hoping to teach at. We have wonderful friends and family. We will be able to take a vacation to Oregon.
So here is my pledge. I will start taking more pictures (I have a pitiful amount from the last little bit) and I will post them here and write about them. I might even back track to show what we have been doing. I will not promise to do this. I will simply promise to try.
I say this because I know that at least one person reads this blog. She is the one that called me out. I will do this for her, and maybe the rest of you. But honestly, you are all like phantoms to me. I have no clue who you are, if there are any readers to write for. So, if I begin to blog again, I need you to comment. It’s all about the instant gratification, people. I need it. That is why Facebook is so appealing, the comments. People who agree, disagree, or offer random thoughts. So, do we have a deal? I will uphold my end of the bargain; the rest is up to you…
4 comments:
I have been wondering if you were still blogging. I love your blog and seeing pictures of your fun cute family. I am glad you will start up again.
I could have written your first paragraph...I totally get that. In fact, I have forced myself to blog lately...just to say that I have. Hang in there...
Oops . . . that :) was actually from ME!!
:) And I'll keep reading... Especially now!
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