MAYBE THIS IS IT ...

One August afternoon three and a half years ago, I said to Ken, "I think I want to start a blog. Something about church, something about teaching kids, something to give ideas and suggestions to people in ministry."

And Ken said, "Sounds like a good idea. Go for it."

So, go for it I did - for about three weeks and then my world turned upside down when we learned Ken had cancer. The blog which started out as a ministry blog soon morphed into a status update on Ken and then after his death, our life together. The blog was a good way for me to share some of the thoughts I was having and I am thankful I had an outlet to express myself and for you - my loyal readers.

Then one day last July, a young pastor's wife (with whom I've discussed a lot of things) said, "Hey, Linda, if you're going to write a book for pastor's wives, hurry up - I have a lot of questions."

And I thought, "Maybe I could do a pastor's wife blog!"

I started that very day and it's been happening since then.

But the frustration once again set in. Doing both my regular blog and the pastor's wife blog is a lot of writing and because I do both of them, I feel like I don't do what I would like to do with either.

So I've decided to stop this blog - and concentrate on the other one.

For several reasons.

1. I feel the other blog is sort of a ministry and I like providing answers and discussion with pastors' wives.

2. I can include some of the ideas I had when I first started blogging, sharing ideas for kids/youth and the overall congregation.

3. I can focus. (Sometimes with this blog I feel extremely unfocused.) I didn't feel it served a purpose anymore.

4. I am truly trying to stay off the computer some. Since I work at the computer all day, I need to take a break at night.

BUT - I would like ya'all to come with me.

Because not everything is JUST for pastors' wives. For instance, this week we're talking about welcoming a new pastor (and I have good comments from two of my loyal readers with additional great ideas).

And I still include stories from our own ministry (like the lady with the diarrhea one - you'll have to read it in the archives).

Hopefully, it will be valuable for not only pastors' wives, but anyone who attends church.

So, will you come with me (if you haven't already)?

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(Meanwhile, this one will sit. I'll see how this works and if I want to come out of retirement - but I don't think so.)

Comments

[Mary Alice]

Waaahhhhh! But I just got here! Sigh. OK, tantrum over. Please include updates on the grandkids and your activities together. Hey, maybe you could do a blog for grandparents?! ;)