Confessions

My blog has been sadly neglected for more than a month! I have confession to make. I am not a writer. Writing takes a lot out of me. I am surrounded by writers, which makes it more difficult to write. My great-grandfather, who is long gone, was a writer and published two books. In the same family I have an Aunt that is a writer, I have two cousins who majored either in journalism or literature. I have a brother who has written professionally, wrote for his university newspaper, and has a personal blog. He is an exceptional writer. My mother in- law is a writer, Keith's aunt is a writer and Keith  himself is a gifted writer. Is it any wonder than I have a son who is a excellent writer? All this to say I feel sheepish writing this blog with my limited writing skills. I have struggled all my life with writing. Talking is much easier for me. I feel better getting this out of my system. I hope as you all read you can understand how long one post takes me. I write-then re-write -then have Keith check for grammar and spelling errors, than try and get the pictures the way I want them. Usually, 2 hours later a blog is posted. I wish it was easier. I am envious of those who can whip up a post and get it on their blog quickly. Possibly some day I will be able to do this, however for now I need to be satisfied with my level and slowness.

Another aspect to this blogging thing I have figured out, is that while I am  resting down here it isn't always easy to write. The main objective of our time down here is to rest. Writing for me is not rest it is work and I have had to process some difficult things while down here resting, which doesn't always lend it self to fun blogs. All this to say, I am asking you, my readers to be gracious with me as I plan to start my blogs again. I'm hoping over the next week or so to get you all caught up on what has been happening in our lives.