It’s a lot harder to blog than you’d think. At least it has been for me. I can’t believe it’s been 3 months since my last post. Time sure does get away from me. I often think, “I should sit down and write a blog entry,” but obviously, I don’t follow the thought into action.
Time’s not the only issue though. I can’t count the number of times I’ve thought of what might be a good entry but I set aside the idea because I begin to think that someone might not like the topic or my views about something. Sometimes I worry that what I post will be hung over my head at some point by someone who could conceivably make my life miserable. Maybe my boss wouldn’t like my point of view on some things. Maybe the people in my congregation would wonder how they possibly got stuck with someone like me. So I write nothing. It’s kind of sad when you think about it.
So my blog sits here like a forgotten yard sale sign that someone put up on a light post last summer but forgot to go back and take down. Not exactly what I had in mind when I started it. I had visions of stimulating posts followed by even more stimulating responses from people that read it that would make us all better people, if only in a small way. I thought it would be a great exercise of intellect, emotions, and of course, writing skills. I had such high hopes. Mark Twain once said, “Lord save us all from a hope tree that has lost the faculty of putting out blossoms.” To that I say amen, Mr. Twain. Bring on the blossoms…
It is a gloomy day here in South Mississippi which probably accounts for my reflective and somewhat dismal mood. Couple that with my husband’s dog who has decided to bark at every random noise in the neighborhood today and you’ll understand when I tell you I’ve got a slight headache. I tend to have headaches every Friday. Friday is my day off. Go figure.
In spite of all that, I was determined to get an entry posted today, so here it is. It is my prayer that wherever you are today, in whatever circumstances you may find yourself, that you are able to sense the presence of God who loves you, as do I…
L.
