Dear Faithful Blog Reader -
For most of the last 3 1/2 years I've informed, entertained and shared my adventures in this amazing world with my interesting, sometimes odd, family. It's time for me to move on and let someone else's voice share the stories of life with you. I thought I would give Lucy a chance to share her thoughts and even Mama a chance every now and then. You won't miss hearing about me as I'm still a part of this crazy family - so just keep a look out for me in those pictures and be kind to my little sister - she's new at this.
Love, Samuel
With the start of a new year, new schedule, new goals and hopefully some new good habits - I wanted to change the way we do things on the blog. I start full-time Nursing school during the day and will be doing clinicals (time in hospitals) beginning this semester - I'm not sure what time I will have with the children - or my free computer time. I promise to keep you up to date but it may look a little different. I have enjoyed sharing with you our lives - it's nice to have an outlet (and a digital scrapbook) of our lives and experiences.
I started writing in Samuel's voice when he was several months old - in honesty because I thought my misspelling, incorrect grammar and simplistic way of sharing life would be easier for this sleep deprived mother - BUT as my little guy has grown and has become more opinionated, vocal and expressive I realize he doesn't need help expressing himself. Looking back over the our blog from the last 3 years I realized how much I love being a mom and how gracious the Lord is that Samuel might only have the memories stored here on this blog - those stories you remember from your childhood because your mama told you OR you saw a picture. I shared some of the day to day struggles with blog world but left out the really hard things that I hope our children don't remember (what a gracious gift from the LORD). Seeing the stories that have perservered is wonderful and reminds me of what is important in life and what will remain in the end. With trials, tough circumstances and plans that don't go as desired - it is what remains from the trials - the lessons learned, the character built, the peace that endures, the strength, the confidence in the Lord and the heavenly wisdom - that are of value (not always the details of the trials). I'm looking forward to this next phase of life - the experiences and what is cultivated and remains at the end of the journey!
Thanks to all you faithful blog followers - with Love,
Kelly
4 comments:
well said girl! we'll miss your funny comentary, and the sweet pictures.. of your sweet family! good luck as you step into this next phase....you will do great! did you know that you can get a printed book of your blog entries? If you're interested, I'll get you the info of the company that does it. I haven't looked into it, but have friends that did use it!
lets see if Lucy can live up to her brother's crazy quotes.. I have confidence , she will with sass.!
Just dont go completely off the air!! I will miss the weekly updates...but I understand. I am sure I wont be as quick to post once Wyatt comes along.
Take care...and tell Sam, Wyatt is not here yet. I know he worries. And tell Lucy, Barbie hasnt had her baby yet either. :)
Take care, Aunt E.
Have a great semester and good luck with your clinicals!
Kelly - I hope the clinicals and all other classes go well. What an exciting new phase! I love your words on remembering the good parts. Sometimes when I am having a hard day reading peoples blogs and facebook entries makes me more sad, but then I realize - we only journal that way and post pictures about the good and funny parts. The other things happen, but why dwell on them and hang onto those memories. Life happens between the good pictures, but the good pictures are the memories we need to store up! I miss you!!
Amy
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