I felt like I'd been missing out. Where had I been? All of these women here, congregated, desiring to share in the raw, to go deeper, to be ok with having a bad day or loving motherhood or both at the same time.
My heart has been thirsty for this, and I didn't even know it.
Blogging from the heart has been intimidating to me for a long time.
I have admired women who so seamlessly merge their very cool, chic, flawless lives with blogs that reflected their awesomeness. I've admired them while knowing that I would never join their ranks.
I actually graduated college with a Creative Writing degree.
This means nothing when all you have to give to the world is a processed funky and sometimes tired mess. I knew that Jesus saw me as beautiful, but I didn't think anyone else would want to hear about it.
And then, suddenly, my blog world changes. And I find a ton of women who want to share, who need to connect, and who are very just plain and real and true. And I get to join just by being me and by watching you be you. And my heart is finally relieved that the trying so hard is finished and I can breathe.
Oh my goodness, where have I been? You're little bebe is too adorable!! And yes yes YES to being real and raw! Honestly, that's what I've always wanted my blog to be too, and I usually write those posts in my head at midnight after a LOOOONG day of mothering and I'm just too plain tired to type it all out. Go figure.
ReplyDeleteReally, I've been the one who's been in the background. Having our sweet boy took more out of me than I thought!
DeleteAnd thank you for connecting with me. I know just what you mean. I've been making extra effort, literally, with the hubby's help, to sit and wipe my brain of my lists and stuff to get out what I'm really thinking in the background.
You, friend, do a lovely job of writing beautiful stuff.
So glad you did JOIN in! I've been doing 5MF for awhile now - it sure helps to just write than contemplate every word for HOURS! :)
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Warm welcome to you :) This is a most gracious and loving community. What a fitting 5 minute write :) Hop on over to my place, if you have a chance...
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It's nice to meet you :)
Yes ...and oh so yes :)
ReplyDeleteI think that honest writing is a gift. It is something I have found really hard, to open and be vulnerable. But like Brene Brown says vulnerabiliuty is the only true connection!
No one is flawless and it is a struggle to keep up that appearance. People connect best in the shabby, messy, slightly broken places :)
Loved this post!
I'm so thankful you joined! I love reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteWOO HOO glad you are joining in! It's a great community. Loving your bloggy world here.
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So glad you have joined us! I just love this community and am looking forward to getting to know you! Blessings!
ReplyDelete"And I get to join just by being me and by watching you be you. And my heart is finally relieved that the trying so hard is finished and I can breathe." - Amen!and Yes! and Welcome! We're thrilled to have you - kick off your shoes and make yourself comfy. Brownies are in the oven :)
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ReplyDeleteThank you! Headed over to check out your blog!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Friday!
Welcome Sarah! I just participated in my first Five Minute Friday about 4 weeks ago. And you put into words so many of my thoughts! "I get to join by just being me and by watching you be you." Amen
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ReplyDelete"My heart has been thirsty for this, and I didn't even know it."
Pretty sure I let out a squeal when I read that.
Welcome, Sarah. I'm so looking forward to discovering your heart.
All for Him with hugs to you,
Nikki
Ah! What a welcome I have received and how blessed I feel!
DeleteI am more than excited to be joining this wonderful community you all provide!
Thank you, Nikki!
Sweet friend, welcome. I love your heart and your spirit. I can't wait to get to know you even MORE. So so so glad you joined. This is a great community. Breathe, relax, take off you shoes, and sit. Time for the real, the authentic, the transparent. I see it in these beautiful women. I pray that God and others see it in me a little more every day. Kicking fake and masks to the curb with you. Oh the freedom, friend.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean... This is my first time to and I feel like I've found a wonderful world of people who enjoy blogging about things I feel deeply about. Nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are fitting right in girl! Breathe in and enjoy community.
ReplyDeleteWow... Your words echo mine. Today was my first Five Minute Friday. It feels good to find kindred spirits through the world of blogging. From one work in progress to another! Stay blessed!
ReplyDeleteI'm a creative writing major, too! And welcome to this fun Friday community. It has been a blessing to me for months now. Seriously, I look forward to Fridays and getting to read so many posts. I learn, I grow, I connect, and I smile. Looking forward to reading more of your posts in the future!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to FMF! Thrilled you've joined us. My life's theme has become one of living real, raw and authentic. That means letting my hair down and allowing people to see who I really am ~ a messy sinner saved by grace.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have connected. I'll be following you through all your available social media and your blog:))
Have a wonderful evening...
Nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteI ask myself "where have I been"? I've been following your blog for a while now, but I am not sure I always manage to comment. I hope I've made you feel welcome in this big world of blogging. I love your new look and I am thankful you've joined 5MF. It's a beautiful community.
ReplyDeleteBlogging from the heart is the best way to blog. When we're real, then real people will connect with us. :)
ReplyDeleteOh yeah -- totally possible to have bad days and love motherhood simultaneously. You probably figured that out *way* before me! I love your words. Beautiful artwork!
ReplyDeleteSarah, I read her blog for the first time this week too. I'm not kidding. Ok so....the only reason I didn't do it this week is because I don't really get it....do you have to stay up until midnight and post it right then? Help! Love this post, I think you are doing a great job sharing your heart and being real!
ReplyDeleteWell said! After 22+ years of parenting, I can attest to many of those days, especially after all the physical challenges of our youngest. But you are SO right...Jesus sees you as the special person He made you to be. You can do ALL things through Him!! Glad you found a place of encouragement. :)
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