I am wondering about the purpose of my writing. The purpose of this blog o' mine. I was going to close up shop yesterday. I am not sure why. I am not concerned with how much time I spend on this blog, cause really I am not a long and lengthy type poster. I am concerned with the amount of time I spend in the blogworld. Just out there in my cyber neighborhood. Wandering through, loitering, if you will. I love meeting new people, new mommies out on the blogs! It is awesome to connect in this way and I must admit I love so many of you, you just have no idea. So what is my point then? I am still not sure. I need to ask some tough questions of myself. Do I want to quit? I am taking a serious look at the purpose of this blog. I need a purpose. A purpose in all I do and say.
I apologize. This is completely unfunny and not at all humorous. Shame on me. For shame. I will find something to blame it on. Winter blahs, bittersweet Christmas, hormones, lack of sleep, the cherubs. I'll take hormones for 500.
9 comments:
I will vote that you don't go away; Sometimes it's good to close the door for a while and turn off the lights to get a little rest. You have enough interesting and humorous stuff to proceed indefinately but if it's bugging you, take a break.
I second that.
The same kinds of feelings are why I went on my Blog Fast. I asked God to show me why this was so important to me, and why I was willing to waste so much time on it.
You know what God taught me? I wasn't wasting time, but I wasn't being very wise either.
After my sabbatical, it was like God "broke" the addiction I had to blogging. I still enjoy it, but do NOT feel obsessively linked (pun) anymore. I get great joy and satisfaction from using the gifts God has given me, and a way to use them is by blogging.
I would miss you greatly if you quit, but a fast is never a bad thing.
You don't know me - but I read your blog nearly every day. I have four kids also - three of which are under the age of four. Your blog stories help me to see the humor and joy in my little ones. I don't get nearly as frustrated with their "antics" when I can see them in a kinder light. Reading it is a constant encouragement to me - someone who has been there, done that and someone who can relate to exactly what I'm going through cause you're in the thick of it, too. I don't know if this helps shed some light on how your blog touches others, but I just wanted you to know. Thanks.
I think everyone goes through this. Don't worry. It will probably pass.
I second what Jolene said. I have 6 children, just turned 40 and feel very blah and unaccomplished at times. I really find encouragement in your humerous posts. I too have started a blog, but often wonder if the time I spend could be better spent elsewhere. My blog has become my vent, my outlet for creativity, and at times, though not often an escape.
All this to say, please stay, there are a great many people who derive encouragement from your huerous outlook on Motherhood.
Be encouraged yourself, my cyber-friend. I am lifting you up in prayer--that you may know God's will in this for your life.
No shame at all. This time of year is stressful and we are all feeling the "pinch". We will understand if you take a break...although we don't have to like it!
We will pray for you carlastream!
WE LOVE YOU!!!
Thank you, dear Blog Friends!!
Your words and thoughts are a great encouragement to moi.(keeping with the French theme)
sigh
I'll be fine. Everything is going to be just fine.
I vote for the hormone reason, I've seen a bunch of us go through it. We all saw me go through it 2 weeks ago when I killed LadyD. The break did me good, I didn't realize I was getting addicted- but I was. I spend much less time on my new blog now. Just a creative outlet, something fun for myself. Take a break if you need to- just save your funny posts if you kill your blog. I didn't, and now I wish I had. LD
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