Welcome to my new blog.

I have always loved writing. When I am trying to figure out an issue -- what I think about it, how I want to respond, how I really feel -- I process it by pretending I'm writing it down. I have a million essays swirling around my head.

The problem...

I don't actually like to write with a pen. Or paper. Hence, no actually putting this stuff down on paper. I've started a journal several times, but again, that whole pen and paper thing. I assume it's a result of being born post 1975 and going to college with a laptop in tow.

So, I'm going to use this blog for my journaling. I assume that one or two friends, plus my mother will read it. This is solely for getting ideas, stories, ramblings and musings out of my head and onto something tangible (is the Internet tangible?). If you don't want to hear my opinions on topics you never asked about, I won't be offended. Feel free to catch up with our family (namely the kiddos) at The Semi-Homemade Homestead.

I've been inspired by many blogs, mostly by other women who share my calling to be present in the home, raising and discipling my children. This is something I am so far from perfect in! I'm not attempting to copy their lives. I realize that I, along with everyone else I know, is on a different journey. So my journey, my stories will look different.

Sit back. Enjoy. My hope is you will be challenged, inspired and encouraged. And find that there is a woman out there struggling with issues just like you...