Three years ago I signed up for this blog. I have written several blogs since but never could get myself to post them.Writing is one of the most UNCOMFORTABLE things for me to do. It usually takes me a good 30 minutes to form a 200 max character facebook status and that's after asking sweet Jed to read it about 5 times. So, it should not surprise anyone that it has taken me 3 years to publish my first blog post. I'm writing this blog with a whole lot of insecurity. Insecure about my grammar (English really is my 2nd Language!), insecure about people judging me, insecure if someone is going to think I'm crazy after listening to my thoughts and the list goes on and on!
So, why write this blog? I'm writing this blog to work on all those insecurities and I want to be able to look back someday and see the various 'places' I've been. I have also realized that I have a gift. A gift to empathize. It's by no means an easy gift but I'm truly honored to have it. I wish words could explain the ache that I feel in my very being when someone else is hurting. It can easily consume me if I rely on myself for wisdom and strength. The great thing about this is I get to experience God's mighty omnipotence and I want to share my journey from the rawness of the ache to the hope and grace that is found in the ever changing seasons of my life and the people around me. I'd also like to think that I have a decent sense of humor and a smidgen of craftiness in me, so that will be part of this blog too.
Now that i've scared the majority of my readers away, let me introduce myself.
I'm Nellie. A wife to an amazing and wonderful man, a daughter to parents that have sacrificed so much to give me a great life and parent-in-laws that love me like their very own, a sister to the best brother in the whole wide world, a sister-in-law to three Godly women and two amazing brother-in-laws, an aunt to four charming little boys & a beautiful baby girl, a friend to many, an acquaintance to some but most importantly............an imperfect soul loved by a PERFECT God!
Love,
Nellie
I love it, Nellie! You're a great writer, and it's an honor to get to read your thoughts. I look forward to hearing so much more! I love you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you for writing this and honored to read it. I hope you will be encouraged and inspired to write more because I would love to read and know more. I miss you and love you so much! May God bless you through this and may you know you are loved by many.- Sarah
ReplyDeleteOh Nehwie!!! (As Thomas would say!) I am so thrilled you are blogging! I know what you mean about insecurity and I am praying God blesses you with His peace and healing from those feelings which can steal joy. You are most definitely the most empathetic person I know and it is (as the other ladies said) an honor to read about your journey in this wild ride called life!! You are a blessing to many!!! Love you sweet sister!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are so sweet! It's hard for me to not delete this and run for my life. That was the first thing i thought this morning. Thank you for the encouragement. You might regret this :) Love all of you!!!
ReplyDeleteAlready love it!!!!! Love you sweet, caring friend!!
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