This will be my last entry. I will no longer be blogging. There are complicated reasons and then there are simple ones. The simple ones are the amount of time that I devote to this blog vs. the amount of time required to raise and care for my growing family. My family must win out hands down. Also, this blog, although a source of comfort and catharsis for me can also be a source of conflict between myself and others who know me. Therefore, I have decided it best to stop blogging but always continue thinking and writing when I can about whatever strikes me as important. I have enjoyed this tremendously and I will continue to check in on my favorite bloggers and comment when I can. God bless and maybe I'll pick this back up at a later date...when there aren't so many diapers to change and so many books to be read aloud to a waiting audience...
Love - Kris
8 comments:
kris
you wrote " i enjoy it tremendously " don't give it up. despite the four children and a fifth on the way, you have done a tremendous job with them and that is with the time for the blog. keep on doing it. you need that enjoyment it brings you. dad
Kris,
Maybe you won't be able to update it as often as you like - but don't give it up. You enjoy it and your insight is worth sharing. I may not always agree with your viewpoint but it is such a relief to know there are people of your generation who are God-loving and actually think as opposed to just accepting whatever society tries to dictate.
Kris,
Strange.....I have been thinking of the same thing as well, and am ready to write my sign off this week as well. I have school looming, I am not one to stand up and say "listen to me", I have always been more of a listener, etc. I really think the Holy Spirit is leading me to this conclusion.
Anyway, I will miss your blog, but I totally understand the reasons. I feel the same pull. I wish you well with the new one, and if you wish, stay in touch.
Thank you all for the kind words/encouragement. To be totally honest I must admit there is a pride/vanity factor which plays a part in blogging. It is a great medium to be sure to reach others and to inspire and encourage others. Yet, it is at the same time an "escape". What is it that I am trying to "escape"? And why? Sometimes I rationalize the blog by saying that it is my only outlet in a life filled with service to others. But the fact remains that this service to others is really service to Jesus Himself. Should I be putting Him on hold while I write another post and download another picture? "Wait a minute Jesus, I'll pick up that cross again after I get this post done ok?"
There comes a time when I have to face the fact that my life is my family and that should be enough. If I can't find the joy in my vocation than am I really embracing my vocation? I am a wife and a mother first. I mustn't be a blogger-mom who needs to have her ego stroked by strangers...The Lord knows my heart. He knows all my deepest emotions and thoughts. He knows everything about me. The good, the bad, and the ugly. He is my biggest fan! And that should be enough.
I need not feel I must prove to the world and to family and friends that I am kind and thoughtful and spiritually deep. I need only prove it to my God. He does not read the words from a blue screen glowing into the wee hours of the night. He reads my soul. What a series of posts He finds there!!!
God bless, and we will miss you.
Sorry to lose you!
maybe god is saying this is how you reach people. those that can follow in your example
Kris,
I was sorry to see this post, but understand and respect your decision to hibernate for a bit from the blogging world. I'd love to know when your newest addition arrives, though! Blessings to you!
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