It's only taken me two months, but finally, I've returned to blogging world! After months of agonizing over a title, defining my purpose in blogging, talking with a much wiser blogger friend (check her out here at Wonder Woman Wannabe), and procrastinating all of the above, I have finally hit the ground running (pun fully intended) and kicked it into gear.
I said several months ago that I was going to start a second blog to separate our family blog (where I post pictures and give updates on the kids) from my own personal outlet. And now I've finally done it. And although it may appear to anyone on the outside of the process as if I weren't very proactive about it (you know, because of the months of delay and all), I think the couple of months that I spent thinking through it all were very beneficial for me.
First of all, I came to the realization that although it would be fun to be one of those blog addicts with thousands of followers, it would be: 1) way more work that I want to devote to this little hobby of mine and 2.) my purpose is more for myself. My whole reason for writing this blog is self-serving. I want an outlet mostly to process my life and writing is a great tool for me to do just that. With that said, I have decided that I am fully secure and confident, regardless if anyone reads my blog or not, ever!
So, that brought me to the issue of the title. I agonized for months over what to put at the top of this little hobby of mine. And then I read two things in the last couple of days that have just reminded me of my current calling in life, and have driven home my mission in life and state of being. And they are summed up very well in the title you find at the top. Plus, it suits me well, as I like to kid myself and pretend that I am some kind of fitness guru, always training to be in peak physical shape. (Let's be realistic- I know it's all in my head, but sometimes it's fun to pretend.)
And in case you're wondering, here are the things I mentioned that I've read recently:
Proverbs 31: The Woman Who Fears the Lord
Whew, that's a lofty list of characteristics. Who can measure up to that? Pretty sure no one. But it sure does give me something to strive for and goals to work on. Every time I read it, I am inspired to action. There are several things that stuck out to me this time through. I am sure that you'll read about how I am processing through it all soon!
Secondly, I reread this little passage:
"Parenting is your primary calling. Parenting will mean that you can't do all the things that you could do otherwise. It may mean your home does not look like a picture from Better Homes and Gardens...It will alter the kind of friendships you will be able to pursue. It will influence the kind of ministry you are able to pursue...It will mean you can't develop every interest that comes along. The costs are high."
Shepherding a Child's Heart, by Tedd Tripp
Wowsers, that's also a lot to swallow from my all-time favorite parenting book. And put the two together, and I realize that I am a highly flawed wife and mother, who constantly desires to be better. And yes, the way I see it, I am constantly "Training to be SUPERMOM!" I have not arrived, and I am slowly realize I will NEVER fully arrive. But I will always be training. I look forward to the journey!
And I will welcome any of you to join me in the journey!
