We read a lot together during the time we homeschooled. I still miss having them home, yet I don't miss the constant prepping of lessons, but I would gladly (maybe sometimes begrudgingly) do it all over again (life goals for 2018!!!). Reading gives you a look into another world, place, another person's life. That is why it is fascinating to me. I have also come to realize that I enjoy the same thing about getting to know another person. I love learning about their story and struggles. It's like reading a book and sometimes you get to be written into their book depending on how you involve yourself in their lives.
Blogging for me is similar, and has been a way to let people into my life, but I have realized that I am still pretty reserved in terms of letting people see how we live apart from the Christian life lessons I share. Religion is a big part of who I am as a person, but I feel readers may need more in order to connect with me as a person. At least this is what I gathered from reading a friend's blog. I loved reading and laughing about her life...truly beautiful regardless of what she feels are failed attempts at blogging and life in general. It really made me love her as a person because my heart connected with her writing. I understand what it is like when life is messy, when you are out of energy, and sometimes very much discouraged. Yes, the purpose of this blog is to testify of God's hand in my life, but I also want to share life in general so that we may connect better. I may still be a little reserved with sharing the details of other aspects of my life, but I am trying.
I actually had a family blog for years, but haven't touched it in almost a year. I think it'll be good to go through that blog and glean from it to not only share with you, but also bring to surface memories that I had forgotten about. Oversharing on social media has often been looked at as a negative thing, but in the world of blogging that is what makes it an interesting read right? I'm still new to this and the content of Beyond Beauty Diaries may evolve a little over time. Side Note: I chose Beyond Beauty Diaries as the name of my blog because the content is supposed to reflect the details beyond what you see. Here's trying:
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05.2008
TO START
Kevin and I have been married for three years as of April of this year. Through those years we have grown together and learned that together there is so much we can accomplish. From the start we have experienced some difficult times, nevertheless, we manage to stay positive and sincerely believe that all things have a purpose. We have two wonderful children, Sarah and Tyler, who are our greatest accomplishments. We constantly are trying to improve ourselves. We look forward to the many many years ahead of us and plan to make the best of them.
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Not the greatest post, but it was the first entry of our family blog. It has been years since I saw that picture. I was super thin! And look at those chunky babies! I just want to pinch those droopy baby cheeks on Tyler. It is crazy that they were once so little. How time has zipped by! The words are still true today, though. We have seen many more ups and downs, but everything has had a purpose. We do still continue to look forward to the future and now almost twelve years of marriage, we look back and can still smile about those years. Our children are still our greatest accomplishments, but I would have to say that marrying Kevin is by far my greatest adventure...the kids are a bonus.
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