Oh, hi there!

Soooo, Georgia turned 8 mos old last Friday and I still haven't gotten around to blogging about it.  Oops! 

I've been getting lazier with my blogging, but, if i makes you feel better, it's because I've been spending more time with my trusty old 'written word' journal!  It's been great and so necessary!  Being home alone so much with my thoughts is a scary thing, let me tell ya, and I realized that writing them out helps me have so much more understanding and clarity.  And, I've found it relaxes me and relieves some anxiety.  Obviously, I write about things I'm not comfortable/ brave enough to share on here.  My innermost thoughts are really not what this blog is about!  ;)

Most of you who know me, know I am a big believer and lover of journaling.  But, at the beginning of our marriage (now over 3 years ago), all my journals from throughout my entire life were tragically destroyed (long story).  I was crushed and, literally, had to grieve their loss and I just could no longer write.  James bought me a journal the next Christmas and I really gave it the old 'college try' (I've been meaning to insert that phrase into daily life, so yay for using it! lol), but no words would come. 

This blog has sort of helped me rekindle that desire, especially because I, oftentimes, feel stifled in this public forum and need an outlet where I can write without feeling any judgement or wondering if I'm misunderstood.

I'm thankful for this blog to track Georgia's progress and our lives here in Birmingham.  It's already so fun to look back and see God working and moving and to see how much GK has changed.  And, I'm thankful that this blog sparked a desire that's been buried for too long.

Ok, so now I'm going to turn off the computer and pick up my pen!  I promise to be back soon and post about GK's 8th month of life, the crazy cold front rushing through, and the pumpkin patch visit this weekend with our Bible Study!  Yippee!