I am overwhelmed with emotion right now. “I’m back”… “we’re back” and as I reflect on what I want the nature of my blog to be… what I hope to express or even to teach… I’m confused.
Do I want it to focus on:
-- the positive
-- the things I’m grateful for
-- my beautiful children and their lives and events
-- our trials and tribulations
-- my trials and tribulations
-- vacations
-- recovery
-- pain
-- disappointment
-- laughter
Do I want to:
-- be real
-- trust my readers
-- risk being judged
-- risk being fake
Maybe all of those things, maybe a balance. I’m not sure. I’m just not sure yet.
In the meantime, I’ve been reading your blogs. It is so fun to feel like I’ve participated (on some level) in your personal lives. I’ve seen pictures of new babies, Halloween costumes, soccer games, vacations, temple visits, weddings, funerals and much more. Blogging is such a great way for me to feel connected to so many friends and family that I’ve somehow, through time (and not enough time), lost contact with. As I “catch up” on the things that you have been up to, I feel such a sense of gratitude. You, my friends and family, are very special to me. I’m talking about ALL of you. In someway or another you have affected me and my life and my own personal journey… and if I had to place a bet, I would say that the affects were pretty positive and inspiring (or else you wouldn’t be reading this!!). So all of you that read jolleygoodday and jolldygooddaytoo thanks… more to come… pictures, announcements, experiences, quotes… and some crazy twist and turns… because I wouldn’t be ME without a little
-- the things I’m grateful for
-- my beautiful children and their lives and events
-- our trials and tribulations
-- my trials and tribulations
-- vacations
-- recovery
-- pain
-- disappointment
-- laughter
Do I want to:
-- be real
-- trust my readers
-- risk being judged
-- risk being fake
Maybe all of those things, maybe a balance. I’m not sure. I’m just not sure yet.
In the meantime, I’ve been reading your blogs. It is so fun to feel like I’ve participated (on some level) in your personal lives. I’ve seen pictures of new babies, Halloween costumes, soccer games, vacations, temple visits, weddings, funerals and much more. Blogging is such a great way for me to feel connected to so many friends and family that I’ve somehow, through time (and not enough time), lost contact with. As I “catch up” on the things that you have been up to, I feel such a sense of gratitude. You, my friends and family, are very special to me. I’m talking about ALL of you. In someway or another you have affected me and my life and my own personal journey… and if I had to place a bet, I would say that the affects were pretty positive and inspiring (or else you wouldn’t be reading this!!). So all of you that read jolleygoodday and jolldygooddaytoo thanks… more to come… pictures, announcements, experiences, quotes… and some crazy twist and turns… because I wouldn’t be ME without a little
CRAZY-RED-HEADED-NESS!
xoxo
***Sorry to those of you on jolleygooddaytoo, I haven't updated the sidebar with blog addresses or added the posts from our original blog... coming soon... maybe***
I just want Tice. In all her glory in all her struggles, I just want you. I think everyone can be real and fake at the same time. Sometimes I write about how Addi drives me crazy but I dont always include the part about me crying on the floor, some things I like to keep to myself. All in all, I trust that you will be you and give us whatever you feel you can.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, love you
The best is when you're real and genuine. Share whatever you'd like....I love the red-headed craziness! What has it been now....18 freakin' years! (& you still haven't scared me off.....yet) Just be you lady, that's what we all love anyways.
ReplyDeleteTice, love your blog. You are an inspiring women and we all love you. I wanna see some pictures!
ReplyDeleteOne day at a time! (sometimes one hour at a time)
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