Second day writing for the blog.  Woke up, ready to begin and Then! 

     Rose, what are you thinking?  Just who do you think will even find this? And as far as the writing--'Well'?  And you say you want to leave a record for the boys?  Boys (men) don't give your writing even a second thought.."That just filled in time for Mom!" Amy may give it a try.  Better spend your time in other areas..You know, cooking, cleaning, picking up that sewing room.  And on and on it goes!

     But to say now in all capitals WE ARE ALL BLINDSIDED by the thoughts that no one will read, act on encouragements, or even think about starting a Life Journal.  Who wants to read about an ordinary Southern lady in her seventies who, fifty years ago, was encouraged by a college professor who never gave A's but gave her an A with words to inspire her to write.  Just think what our words say to those around us!

     Beside the above reason--most of the time--it is to leave a written record of how the Father directs, cares for, loves and weaves a tapestry that only He can see.  He knows the beginning as well as the end and all the moments in between.  Everything is in His Hands whether I acknowledge it or not and life is certainly less of a struggle if I try to go with His plan.  I don't know even if this is His plan.  I can only step out in faith, handing it to Him to do with as He pleases.  Whether this takes off or not, it is my plan and desire to show His goodness and care for me.  Writing reminds me to Praise Him for His never-ending love and grace.  So I'll continue to write and offer Him the work of my hands And I will praise Him just for the joy of putting thoughts on paper.

     How about you?