Best foot forward

So, I was thinking about this blog thing yesterday. Why do it? What do I hope to say? I suppose in part it serves as an online journal. I have meant to start a journal again for years, maybe this will propel me forward. It gives me a chance to share my cards, and scrapbook pages with those that inspire me. It will give me a place to muse about my faith. So for now, I want to make myself a ground rule. I really want this to be a positive place. That doesn't mean that I can't express sadness or pain, but I don't want it to be a rant. I see people who seem to have lost the ability to be nice. Everything they say is snappish. I need to commit myself to not being like that. May I always think before I talk or write, and may grace always season my words.

What's your name?

Meredith came home a little sad last night. She said that Grandma doesn't remember her name anymore. That Grandma asks her her name. While this makes us both sad, it reminds me that Grandma is only asking the name. She knows she loves Meredith, and that somehow they are related. She is happy to see Meredith (and all of us). The question is currently "What's your name?" not "Who are you?" The time will probably come when the latter question is true. For now we will enjoy what we have.

what if?

It's comforting to know that no one will read this. Not yet. But the idea of being able to post photography, scrapbook pages and cards, or just my random musings appeals to me. I like the idea of being able to share...but am nervous about it, too. Well, the only way to find out is to dive in. So here goes.