Technology is wonderful and scary all at the same time. I have wanted to learn more about this whole blogging concept for such a long time and the whole Facebook experience has only heightened my desire to share my thoughts and reflections with those that are close to me. I am so excited about the relationships that I have fostered through the years and the old friends that I am becoming reaquainted with. God has done so much in my life especially over the past year when I just spent a lot of time in a quiet place with Him to listen to what he has for my life. I had so much fear sorrounding life with a teenage daughter and the many ups and downs that relationship has. I had fear sorrounding the economy and whether I would be able to continue to provide for my family. I had fear around the prospect of spending the remainder of my life alone without someone to spend it with. Lots and lots of fear. Then, when I spent time alone with God, he began speaking to me about what he has for my life if I will just simply have faith and trust that he has me firmly in his grasp. There have been times in my life when I have yanked free of that hold but he continued to pursue me and now I never want to leave his side. Don't get me wrong, there are lots of temptations...now more than ever...but I know that even if I screw up...he still loves me and has a plan for my life. The fear has been replaced with hope and gratitude for all that I have that I do not deserve and all that is to come. I am seeing my daughter begin to thrive...lots of challenges there but definitely lots of improvement. Whenever I begin to feel that old feeling of fear...I am comforted by a verse from Isaiah 41 verse 10 and it goes as follows... do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
On a lighter note...Taylor went to the Mt. Notre Dame Daddy/Daughter Dance and had a fabulous time. It was so special for her to have that time with her dad...
Very nice Christy, You should add a Facebook badge to the sidebar. You can do it from your Facebook page, go down on the left to create a profile badge.
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