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Pickles, Pumpkins, & Peanuts
Aug. 13, 2009
Sorry I didn't tell you ahead of time...
...this is the test to see if you have any readers for your blog. Simply take a bloggy break but don't tell anyone and see if they notice. Well, no one noticed so I'm affirmed in my belief that I don't have very many followers out there. hehehehe (Hi, honey, you do count!)
I have been rather quiet this summer and it wasn't intentional. I didn't decide to take a "blog break" as a sort of retreat or out of a desire to be discipline it just sort of happened...and I liked it (sheepish grin). I found myself stepping away from blogging, email and facebook quite a bit this summer. Mostly it started because I was busy with the children and the chaotic nature of a summer schedule (or lack thereof) but then I discovered myself choosing to step away from the screen. As I pondered what was happening in my heart I noticed that my mind was quieter and more focused on my home rather than the "online" world around me.
Five years ago, before blogs, social media, and the like it was easier to prioritize my time at home. I also spent more time in conversational prayer with my Lord because I was more aware of His presence. Now it is easy to reach out and "touch" someone through the keyboard...but is it a true relational connection with a person or simply a social "snack" that meets an emotional need at the moment. I don't have time or desire to dissect the should/shouldn'ts of the online world but I think this summer has been a reminder to me that my heart truly resides in my home with my Savior and family.
I will return to blogging as we settle into a fall routine and I will continue to follow my friends on Facebook but I'm praying for the focus of my heart and mind to be set by the Lord for the day.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Phil. 4:8
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Posted by
Anonymous 
Aug. 13, 2009 - Untitled Comment
I don't know how I get as much quilting done as I do- it boggles my mind sometimes.
Hope you see you around my blog in the future!
Have a blessed day!