A Work In Progress

A year ago today, I posted these words in this space:

Seems like a blog should have some introductory language. Here's mine: I started this blog about a year ago, hated everything I wrote, and took it down. Now I'm starting over.

That's it.

So, I've kept at this blogging thing for a full year without deleting everything I wrote.  And along the way, I've met some amazing people, read their beautiful words, and joined in prayer for folks I've never seen.

And that's pretty cool.

And I've gone a full year without quitting, so that's pretty cool, too.

And I've learned a few technological tips and tricks, although if anybody can fill me in on what I'm supposed to do with that "Links to This Post" feature, I'd really appreciate it.  I can't for the life of me figure out how that's supposed to work...

In the year ahead, I want to think more about what I'm doing in this space, maybe define my focus or come up with some kind of mission statement.  I'd like to be more thoughtful about balancing face time with family and friends and screen time here in this parallel universe.  I want to work on writing better.  I'd like to do some good.

I'm still trying to figure out what it is God has me on this earth to do.

Anyway, I just wanted to take a moment to say, "Thank you," to those of you kind enough to stop by here from time to time and read my words.  I hope they've blessed you, or made you smile, or made you think.  Maybe they just made you stop and say, "Huh?"  And that's okay, too.

I really wanted to sponsor some sort of blog anniversary giveaway kind of thing, but I'm not crafty, and it's Advent, and my daughter is getting married, and well, you know...best intentions and all of that.

Thank you again, dear friends.  Blessings.