I have wanted to start a new blog spot for sometime now. Not because I routinely write, but because I probably should! So, here's to a new season of blogging. I have another blogspot in place that I haven't visited in ages, which is somewhat sad, but I'm a different person now and I like this new person much better than the girl who started that blog... And, it's weird that I've now used the word blog 5 times now in the first paragraph.

I thought long and hard about what I needed to call this site... I didn't want to be cheesy - I wanted the name to carry longevity and meaning, without being Christian-ese, but at the same time, tying in to God's place in my life; both where I am right now and where I hope to continue to be greater. That is to say, where I hope God will be greater in me.

Right now, I am memorizing the book of Philippians. The second verse says, "I thank God upon every remembrance of you..." Clearly, blogging is a way to remember, a way to document, and a way to celebrate life - our own and those in it, the ways they move us, change us, affect us.... I know I live in a world that is moving so fast right now, that trying to stop and cherish moments becomes harder and harder. I hate losing time, wasting time, forgetting time... I am a calendar-obsessive freak. I buy so many planners and calendars within every year because I love recording days and activities! And just one calendar is not sufficient, because I also love the newness of change and season.

I'm thankful upon every remembrance of what He does for me and who He has put in my life. I'm thankful upon every remembrance of how He has taken me from a totally self-obsessed, addicted, immature, burdened and tortured soul, into a mildly self-obsessed (I'm sinful!), free from addiction, somewhat still immature, much more discerning and trusting spirit. =) I will most likely always struggle with sin and with the daily laying down of my human nature and wrestle with the need to please, but I wake every day with a knowledge of finding alignment and abundant provision for my need through the most loving, gracious Savior. I'm grateful upon every remembrance that my Heavenly Father has created me with purpose, designed me to lean peacefully into His provision and protection, and redeemed me from every sin I've committed and will commit because His love is so immeasurable.

Upon every remembrance of my beautiful daughter, my handsome son, my Godly husband, I cry tears of utter gratitude and humility. Because I am not and have never been a person to deserve such richness in life. He and He alone has made a way for me to enjoy this beautiful family. I am blessed and I want the world to know. Even in my "down" days, in my sensitive spirit, in my frustrating and challenging times, I vow to remember His goodness, His love and HIS promises to me to never forsake me.