Blog Birthday, Giveaways to Follow
I’m a reluctant writer, so sometimes I wonder why I started blogging. Sharing my heart on the internet reveals insecurities I didn’t know existed. Words are the resting place of ideas, so clicking letters are tools to process my hidden thoughts. These thoughts are personal. They are my innermost property distributed on the waters of the internet.
During the beginning of this casting, my brain raced after I published a post. Mentally combing every word, I wondered what the response would be. My ideas were exposed. Parts of my heart opened for anyone to see, but a different kind of relationship emerged based purely on ideas and common goals.
It doesn’t matter if I wear mismatched pajamas, out-dated glasses, or need a haircut. You do not see the external, yet you are getting to know the private me, the me alone in the evening when the house is quiet, and my thoughts can fly. Sometimes they move too far too fast, and it is laborious to catch them, but that is the work of writing. And it is work, much more work than I realized. However, the reward is sweet. Rubbing ideas sharpens them, so thank you for reading and commenting and sharing your journey.
A year ago, I only knew of a couple homeschool blogs. Now I realize I am one voice among multitudes expressing the importance of family and education. One voice added to the throng doesn’t seem important, but God works through individuals, and if he can use a donkey, I know he can use me.
Today Life Nurturing Education is one-year-old. Instead of serving cyber cake to celebrate, I decided to have a week long giveaway. Four Schooling at Home Estians are participating with gift certificates for their beautiful creations. I look forward to introducing them, so be sure to come back tomorrow for your chance to win stunning jewelry from mompotter.
Congrats on your bloggiversary!
Congrats on your blog birthday!! :)
Happy Blog Anniv. I have enjoyed getting to know your heart these past couple of months. I love how you write with such integrity. It moves me each time and makes me want to deepen my own thoughts that I so carelessly put out into the blogosphere some times.
Have a good week!
Dear Renae,
Congratulations on your milestone! I have to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed “getting to know you” and hearing your words of encouragement and wisdom! Each of us has our own experiences and journey to travel yet the Lord often brings us together in such an amazing way! I’m grateful for YOU! Hope you have a blessed week.
Because of Him,
Melissa
Thank you all for your kind words.
Michele,
I enjoy reading your blog. Sometimes wish I wasn’t so methodical and slow. Everyone has something different to offer, so keep up the good work. :)
Melissa,
Yes, I love the way God uses our individuality. Your words have often encouraged me. And I appreciate you, too!
Hey Renae – Wow! How a year flies by! I am soooo glad you took the risk of sharing a piece of you with all of us! ( : How blessed I am and I know countless others as well! Here’s to another great year of reading your encouraging and thought provoking words! ( :
love,
Mandi
Happy Blogiversary, Renae!! Wishing you many, many more. The wonderful thing is that the Lord will use whatever we have to offer, and He will bless abundantly. I’m glad you’re a part of the blogging/homeschool world! :D
blessings,
Dianne
Congratulations!! I always enjoy your blog so much. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
well HEY! count me in on a good party.
I know what you mean about God using a donkey…he sure uses odd, off the wall….random ramblings. I know that I have read blogs that had NOTHING to do with anything sensitive to my heart, yet they touched me.
You’re a bloggy baby. I think I’m on year 3.
(the very start of year 3….didn’t want to exaggerate.)
Mandi,
It’s true. I can’t believe that it’s been a year already. I’ve learned much and been encouraged by many people, including you! Thanks for being so faithful. You are one of the few who has been with me from the very beginning.
Dianne, Daisy, and Emily,
Thank you. I enjoy being part of such an amazing community. Homeschool bloggers are the best! :)
Go Renae Go!! Your next year will be even better, I just know it.
Thanks for all the inspiration (and a kick in the pants now and again was helpful too!).
So I’ll close with a silly but true abbreviation from my childhood: LYLAS!!
Renae, I’m glad to meet you! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog about my name. It was very poetic. I love that sentiment. Thanks so much and congratulations on the one year anniversary.
Anna-Marie,
I appreciate your friendship so much. Thanks for challenging me, encouraging me, and making me laugh.
I had to look up that abbreviation. The translation is so sweet. LYLAS, too. ;)
Jena,
Nice to meet you, too.
I think I found your blog through Heather of An Untraditional Home, but I tend to float around the internet sometimes and lose track of where I originated.
Happy Blog Anniversary! You are doing a great job…it’s a pleasure to read. Blessings to you :)
Happy Birthday for your blog, Renae! Thanks for encouraging me to start one too. Love,
Julie