Why a Blog? Why Now?

So I'm sure everyone is asking the same questions. Why is she creating a blog? Why now? (And my mom is probably also wondering...what the heck is a blog anyway?)

After much encouragement from these handy websites of my friends and their comments about them I've decided that I need to have one of my own. For one, now that I've moved across the country it's a great way to keep in touch with everyone about the daily happenings of my life. Secondly, it's a great way to keep conversation going about the random insights myself or others encounter in our journey toward our Heavenly home. Finally, I've discovered that I really like to write...a lot. I suppose this is an excuse. : )

Welcome to Life...this is the title of a song by the artist Matt Maher. (one of my favs by the way) This is one of those tunes that I found myself jamming along to in the car one day (don't laugh-I know you've all done it!) when I began to be puzzled by the words I was singing. They are simple lyrics, yet there is a profound depth behind their truth. I chose this for the title of my blog because since graduating from college almost two years ago I really feel life has definitely been thrown at me full speed. Before even walking across the stage to receive my diploma I knew that there were challenges, joys and sorrows beyond my imagination awaiting me past the doors of Finnegan Fieldhouse. However, I don't think I quite had in mind what was waiting for me outside of the rolling hills of Steubenville....

Some of you reading this may have known me prior to the beginning of this "real world" journey, others may have been with me walking through those doors (or watching from nearby) and still more I have met since that day. Regardless of the point at which you joined me on this beautiful, yet mysterious journey of life, welcome! Until next time....

Welcome to Life

Hello, good morning, everyone underneath the glorious Son. I wrote a little song for you.

Sometimes we forget we are the image of the Love of God.

So please, if you don't mind, let me remind you.

That we were made to love each other as a sister and a brother, imitate perfection in this imperfect world.

So, welcome to life; I hope you enjoy it in between yesterday and tomorrow.

Welcome to life; I hope that you get it right.

And on the way I do confess we stumble, fall, and make a mess of everything we try to hold dear. So be honest when you pray, and maybe thank him for today.

Let go of the future so unclear.

Listen for the voice of mercy, cast out all your fear and worry.

Can't you see you've only got room for the cross?

And you live and you'll die; you'll be honest and you'll lie.

Put your trust where the truth is and your treasure where your heart is.