{An Introduction of Sorts}

Well, this is a hard post to write and perhaps a little raw as well, but I felt like I needed to be honest in introducing what this blog is about. Let me first start by saying that I am no stranger to blogging and have been a blogger for a number of years now. I started in the blogging world by sharing about my crafting, then sharing our homeschooling journey, and homemaking ideas. The last six months of my life have been quite a roller coaster ride and everything I thought the world was and would be has changed immensely. In those changes I have come to know more about myself and grow in amazing ways. I've also learned to fall into my faith and back into His arms that hold me so close.

The last six months have been quite a journey for me as a woman, wife, mother, daughter, friend, and sister. As my marriage has come to an end I've found a strength that I didn't know I had. As a woman I began to see how broken I had become. How I viewed myself was so skewed and I didn't believe that there was a whole lot of good things about me anymore. Then I began reaching out to my friends and they became my lifeline. I can't begin to explain how many nights I spent pouring out my heart to my cousins or girlfriends on the phone. I started to hear a message. I wasn't alone. The fears and insecurities that I carried were almost universal amongst these amazing women who sat with me for hours listening to me on the phone or at Starbucks. I came away believing and relearning how amazing these women were and just shocked that they even began to think that they weren't just wonderful. I came to see how I wasn't alone at all.

So, I came up with the idea to help create a safe haven for these women just like I need. It's still very much in its beginning stages, but as time goes on I am so excited to share more here in this blog. I also want to share my own journey, because it's going to be quite a year of change for myself in 2010.

One of the first steps I am taking involves the fact that I found a lump in my breast. I have a mammography scheduled and I won't be getting any results back until the beginning of January. My best friend told me that something like this, no matter how serious it turns out to be, changes how you view life. I truly believe that. I can already say that I have begun to view things a lot differently. It's a lot easier to let go of the petty things.

So, here is the little introduction. I'm sitting here about to knock out due to cold meds and listening to Kari Jobe on my laptop. I just have a heart full of blessings tonight. I hope everyone has a wonderful night. I'm up early to hit some Old Navy deals!