Dry Spell
I'm finding it difficult to think of subjects worthy of blogging lately. I've thought of a few and even written a few, but quickly deleted them.
I'm struggling with several things recently and feel as though my life, in general, is a bit of a desert at the moment. Dry.
I love my children and husband. I love the Lord. (And I'm still mostly Paleo!)
One of the downfalls in having a public blog is that there are so many things I can't write about, for fear of offending certain ones who read. If I could control my readership there is so much more I would say!
I want to be real and transparent. I think that is a gift God has given me. But, I can't be completely real to everyone. So, I'm struggling with this blog. It' been a part of my life for over six years! I'm not quite ready to say, "Good-bye."
I just want to say thanks for reading. I have read through past posts recently and been so encouraged by the number of sweet comments I've received over the years. Whether you were commenting on our adoption, or one of my rants, or one of my silly questions, the discussion was good and thought provoking. Thanks for that.
I'm not sure where this blog will go or if it will continue. In th meantime, thanks for being my friend. Whether I know you personally or through "blogland", you have blessed me and I have learned from every one of you.
I'm struggling with several things recently and feel as though my life, in general, is a bit of a desert at the moment. Dry.
I love my children and husband. I love the Lord. (And I'm still mostly Paleo!)
One of the downfalls in having a public blog is that there are so many things I can't write about, for fear of offending certain ones who read. If I could control my readership there is so much more I would say!
I want to be real and transparent. I think that is a gift God has given me. But, I can't be completely real to everyone. So, I'm struggling with this blog. It' been a part of my life for over six years! I'm not quite ready to say, "Good-bye."
I just want to say thanks for reading. I have read through past posts recently and been so encouraged by the number of sweet comments I've received over the years. Whether you were commenting on our adoption, or one of my rants, or one of my silly questions, the discussion was good and thought provoking. Thanks for that.
I'm not sure where this blog will go or if it will continue. In th meantime, thanks for being my friend. Whether I know you personally or through "blogland", you have blessed me and I have learned from every one of you.
posted by erinlo at 9:17 PM
8 Comments:
Don't quit! You were the first blog I found when we started our Vietnam adoption. I completely understand the dry spells - we all have them - but I hope you choose to continue!
I selfishly hope that you continue to blog. I love reading your posts.
As long as I get updates on all things Erin Lonard & family, it doesn't matter to me how often you blog. I just look forward to reading your posts whenever they appear.
Miss you.
A
Might I suggest that you give yourself a break for awhile, to take the pressure off, and wait to see if and when the inspiration returns? You can always quit later if you feel this just isn't the direction you want to go in. But you've built an amazing readership, and that's not easy to do. Obviously people like what you have to say!
I love you to pieces either way, but I do so enjoy the invitation into your head. :)
--Teri.
Erin, I hope you can stop for a moment today and realize what an incredible woman you are and how God has blessed your life abundantly. Don't base your worth on what you do, didn't do or could do better. Just be happy for who you are in Christ, eternally!
I agree w/ you about not being able to be transparent with such a diverse readership. Blogs aren't exactly a medium for building close friendships. But, your writing is deep and to read about your family and feelings has blessed my life. I Love You Erin!
"Success is being satisfied with who you are, not trying to be someone you're not"
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When I said "you", I meant "we". We all need to reminded of this and not allow others to disrupt our peace in life.
I admire your confidence in who you are Erin. You make everything seem so natural and flowing even though I'm sure you have struggles like the rest of us.
I'm still here and look forward to hearing about your life... boring, offensive, whatever. :-) You always inspire.
I think it is even harder to blog once your children are older, because, at some point, their life becomes ... well, *theirs*.
And it seems like a betrayal to share their 'stuff' (that is really yours, too, cuz you're the mom) with an unknown audience. So, I get this.
Just know I enjoy reading your blog and would miss you if you were gone. :)
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