In the beginning...

So my journey begins. 

I realize that it's important that I figure out a way to express myself and to release my thoughts and emotions so that I'm not bogged down and heavy.  Being bogged down and heavy with thoughts, feelings and emotions can make for disaster in a few different ways.  I must admit, I've kirked out a few times and completely spazzed b/c of such build-up.  Well, it'd be easier to just blame my husband but I'd be doing myself a dis-service...LOL  Regardless of why it happened, it happened...and it wasn't pretty nor did it feel good.  I felt released (if you will) but it's not such a good route to take.

Understanding now that journaling has always been a way in which I'm able to (at the very least) begin the process of healing for myself, I've decided to get back into it.  And thanks to technology, share it with the world which was always a desire of mine.  I have an Ebenezer (which means stone of help) which was (is) purposed to give anyone interested, a glimpse into my life and journey as a Christian woman.  This blog will now serve that purpose!  But I won't do away with the actual Ebenezer because of all that it means and symbolizes.

I haven't decided how I plan to journal (i.e. random, topical, series) but I'm excited! Everything I am, you will see a glimpse of that.  You'll experience my relationship with the Triune Godhead, my journey in life beside my husband, how I function in a dysfunctional family, my challenges at this stage of my life where I find myself at a SERIOUS crossroads...and everything in between.

Isn't it always intriguing to have the ability to look into someone elses house?  This is my glass house...but no throwing rocks! 

~DLR

My Prayer:

Lord, be with me, guide me and lead me.  Speak to me, speak through me and help me to not only hear you, but to listen and to respond.  May this journey that I'm embarking on be blessed by your hand and may I be used as you see fit, hurting no one and offending no one.  It's in your holy and precious name Jesus, that I pray. Amen.