Strolling through bloggy land the other evening, I ran across a blog that captivated me from the moment it began to download. There was something so inviting about it and then the words You & Your Blog peeped through. My heart quickened. Don’t ask me to describe why that blog caught my heart – maybe it was because it was all about Finding Joy. Well, I don’t know. You just go check it out HERE!
As I read the post about her blog, it sent me on a journey of remembering my own blogging experience. Why hadn’t I captured glimpses of it over the years? Why had I taken many days for granted? Why? Why? Why?
So, I took the challenge and linked up with Finding Joy and many others to capture our blogs in this moment, in this time, for a snap-shot of what life is like now.
As I think back to the first blogging day ever, {i’m addicted}, I have such mixed emotions. I remember the words. I remember how scared I was to post something for EVERYONE to read. I remember the first comment was from my hubby and it was so corny that I deleted. {hubby – if I’d have known then what I know now I WOULD HAVE LEFT IT} But what I don’t remember what was that first blog looked liked. It was a template. I had many templates. Then I remember the first blog design I had, it was like buying a new home. So refreshing. So proud. But I don’t remember the actual look of it. :(
A lot has happened since August of 2007 when this blog began. I’ve written a lot. I’ve laughed a lot. I’ve cried. I’ve been frustrated. I’ve graduated three children. I’ve traveled. I’ve spoke out. I’ve published two books, co-authored a few, written for magazines, took on a 31 Day challenge to write in which my daddy passed away on Day 24, and I’ve pondered a lot, BUT nothing beats just sitting here writing my thoughts out to be absorbed into my own bloggy world and sphere. My hearts cries. My hearts desires. My hearts dreams. My souls words. Right here. Down on this digital paper. Down in history. Uploaded for all.
I never dreamed in 2007 what this place would come to mean to me. I couldn’t have imagined the friends I’d meet in bloggy land and then be privileged to meet in person {leah adams of living thankful being one}. The challenges of personal growth and discipline that I’ve learned here are tremendous. And most importantly now I see how moments of my family’s lives are now captured here through words, feelings, and pictures.
Today, I am so thankful for Positively Alene and all she has taught me. (obviously she hasn’t taught me how to fix these darn extra white spaces here)
If you’re a blogger, I encourage you to share your story and capture your blog along with the rest of us at You & Your Blog.
Hi Arlene, thanks so much for stopping by on my blog and saying "hi", and for your kinds words. It's awesome to link up to all these new people through Rachel's post on Finding Joy :)
Thank you Alene, for stopping by my blog! I absolutely love your blog. It's a very peaceful place. I subscribed through GFC and am looking forward to getting to know you better!
You look adorable Alene!
Wow, a lot of life has happened since I started blogging too!
God is good!
Have a wonderful day~
Beth
Great photo, and wonderful post! I joined in the fun too. Have a lovely day!
What fun!! Thanks for the shout out and thank for being my friend. You are such a mighty woman of God and I'm blessed to know you. Love ya, girl.
To a new blogger, this is inspiring – thanks for sharing your story. And that photo of you is such fun! :)
Following you. :)
That is so cool! I love that she says, figure out what you do and get a picture of you doing it. Be it blogging, knitting, baking.. and that brings me back to cookies. :) I sent my alcoholic buddy cookies and he should have gotten them.. if they will allow him to receive such things at the half-way house, he wouldn't actually say.. and maybe he doesn't know. If that's the case I am happy to be part of the experiment. I loved baking them for him, I look forward to him getting the box, but if he doesn't all of my love and prayers is still sent to my dear brother by our loving God. If I don't hear from him, I'll post a picture of me and a pan of cookies on his wall!
You look great with your blog pic…07 is a long time blogging. It is a good way to keep a diary
Just another ordinary woman here! I'm now following your blog and hope to gain some wisdom since I seem to be struggling with "just being ordinary" right now!
(obviously she hasn't taught me how to fix these darn extra white spaces here)
Love it! hahaha
Indeed, there was so much we didn't know when we began this blogging journey. I, too, am so thankful for the friends and growth and everthing I've learned over the years of blogging. It's been a gift. :o)
Such an original idea! I am fairly new to blogging and I already love to look back and see how my blog has evolved. Thank you for sharing!
This has been fun hopping around and seeing everyone!
Following you!
Kelly K
believingin1.blogspot.com
Amy – I'm eager to hear about these cookies. Do you blog? I want to see pictures now. I want to know the story NOW. Girl – you leave me hanging!!! I should have mentioned I'm not very patient. :)
Love your picture! Thanks for checking mine out the other day as well!!
I think one of my FAVORITE part of my blogging is that I can go back and read or see what I did or how I felt at any particular time.
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
What a beautiful, fun picture!
I love your words about blogging. So nice to read this morning.
I found you from Rachel's blog and am following now.
Blessings
Mrs. White
The Legacy of Home
beautiful… I love your post and your happy face with your blog!! :) nice to meet you!! I just linked up today and I'm having fun visiting everyone's blogs!
LOVE your picture :) And loved your post. Your blog is a wonderful and encouraging place…and I've even giggled quite a bit since I've been here! I plan to visit often. So glad to have "met" you – and thanks for stopping by my blog as well. Bless you!
I love this photo of you and your blog. So joyful and full of energy!
I did this link up too! I loved the idea. Now I think ill go read some of my first posts and see what they look like lol!