Hmm. let's see if I can get this write, I mean right! I had written something, and when I went to preview it, lost it all. I guess that name of computer_widow still fits! In an attempt to recapture what was written...
I have been inspired of late by the blogs I have been reading. Most recently, the blog about David and Jeff's around-the-world jaunt. Okay, so that trip has only just begun, so I've only read the first day, but it still inspired me to put fingers to keyboard and record some of my own musings.
I have often told people, "Life is hard, then you die and then (for Christians) you get to have a party!" Life is hard, those who don't agree, that is fine, but they live in a dream world, or don't really live at all. That life is hard isn't a bad thing, it just is. Anything worth doing is going to require at least a little effort. Life is worth doing, life is worth the effort. But, life is also an adventure, as many have sung over the years. Don't worry, I won't sing, but I will sing along! It is along those lines of worth and adventure that I will stirve to express myself. It might not always be pretty, but I will strive to be truthful, which can be beautiful.
As I sit here amongst piles of unpacked boxes, re-settling into the life of a missionary mom in Slovakia, I confess that I'd rather be somewhere else. Somewhere with sunshine, warm breezes, no boxes, and all the family together. But, I can't have that, so I'll have to take what I have, and make it worthwhile. I am where God wants me to be at this time, and that is a good thing. It is a very hard thing for me now, though. Kelly, my beloved husband, is in Arizona with Caleb, or CJ as he is wanting to be called, the second of our "brood" to fly from the nest, settling him into college. I got to tell you, this empyting of the nest adventure is for the birds! For one whose most fun job is that of being Mom, this is not the fun part. I'd rather keep all of them around me all the time, but that would not be the best for them. As one woman pointed out, my part in their life is to teach them how to "use their wings" and to set them free. Some would say it is 2 down and 2 to go, which in a sense it is. I am thankful to God for the years and children with which he has blessed me, and know that it is only as they (our kids) make their was in life, have their own adventure, that I know how well being the happy mommy has been. At this point, it is gratifying to see how well they are "turning out". What will be, I don't know, but I know it will most likely be hard, but oh, what an adventure!
So, this little adventure in blog-world begins. I don't think I'll write daily, since even the most exciting adventures have their lulls, or times when it simply is not possible to make an entry. Since they will be more along the personal lines, I have no plan to follow a certain format, but know that I am open to suggestions, comments, input, etc. Life IS hard. But, with Jesus in the midst of it, oh so worthwhile!
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