March can be fickle offering tidbits of spring only to snatch them back again with hefty doses of blustery, chilly, gray days... but when March marches in so does the promise of awakening and new life {especially this year!} and warmth. It's an enlivening, hopeful feeling for me.
Recently I've been reflecting on why I blog and I'm finding that after 2.5 years of photographing, and writing, and publishing my reasons for doing so are still very much what they were when I created this place, on a whim, one August afternoon in 2007.
At the time my reasoning was twofold: I wanted a motivation that would drive me... force me...to better learn how to use our camera, and I wanted a platform for noticing, sharing, and remembering the blessings and beauty in my life... the fingerprints of the Father.
I love how my friend Anna describes her blog... "this blog is a good times journal..." I've come to realize that is exactly what this place is for me... a record of some {not all!} of my family's good times, a place for sharing bits of personal growth as well as some adventures in creativity, and, ultimately, a means for noticing the presence of One whose presence should never be ignored.
Certainly this life that I'm living is not one set on a daffodil hill where the sun always shines and the flowers are always in bloom. There are messes, struggles, and hardships, seasons of cold winter dormancy... but through them is the Designer's hand crafting purpose and growth, beauty and pattern.
Whether I know you personally or not... whether you comment frequently, occasionally, or never... thank you for visiting. Your quiet presence so often encourages me, and I truly hope that in some small way you too gain bits of inspiration and encouragement by walking with me on this daffodil hill where the flowers just might be in bloom. They are today!
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21 comments:
When I started reading the last part of your blog, I thought you were going to say you were going to stop blogging.
I am so happy you are going to be here. I rarely comment, but read your blog and enjoy your wonderful pictures(I do believe you have mastered that camera)
I am old enough to be your grandmother but I can see your sweet spirit and love of the Lord, your family and home keeping.
Christian, what a lovely, lovely post.
I love the heralding of spring brought about by daffodils. Their Italian name, "tromboni" makes me happy to say aloud, to proclaim that spring *is* coming!
My friend Jenni's birthday is today and daffodils always remind me of her as well because she calls them "her birthday flower" since they bloom right now around her birthday.
The street I used to take to get to my old church had scores of daffodils that would shoot up down the middle divider. What a sight!
I am so glad you blog and that we met and share life through "blogland". I don't even remember how I found you exactly except that I think I found the name of your blog or the name "modgirl" intriguing when I saw it on someone's blog comment or blogroll and I came on over. God works in mysterious ways. :)
You have been a mentor to me in blogging and in life. I want my blog to glorify God as well by being grateful for all the wonderful small and large blessings He puts in our lives.
Blessings on your March! Ours is coming in like a lion with frigid rain and gray skies but oh the promise of what is to come . . . ! Kelly
What a nice post. Your gentle spirit is always an encouragement. I have begun my attempt at embroidery on a kitchen towel--thanks to your simplicity in gift-giving. I am excited about your new life and anticpate with great joy her arrival. Our youngest is three months and such a delight. Your to-do list was great. Oh the preparations! :-) May you have His peace in these last days of waiting. Denise
Where to start...
So glad for your friendship and the snapshots of your life faraway from here...
And, I miss daffodils. Thanks for the peek :-)
Oh Mod Girl, thank you for your blog too! You are such a bright spot on often grey days, and I always greet your posts with a smile, like seeing a comfortable friend.
Though I don't know you in "real life," it's wonderful to know you're out there, doing such lovely noticing, appreciating, mothering, creating, photographing! Please keep it up! The world is so much better for people like you!
Amen, my friend. I so echo your sentiments and find joy in my time in your days.
You and me ... I marvel. Such a remarkable friendship. God is so good in His surprises.
Blessings, my dear.
What a lovely post!
Daffodils have special meaning to me - they are my birthday flower and a promise of Resurrection and new life.
I can't wait to see them around here.
I love your blog and I'm so glad you're continuing. You have a wonderful way with your camera! and your glimpses of God are very inspiring to me. Thank you. . . .thank you.
I do gain bits of inspiration and encouragement here. Thank you.
I love your blog, and visit here for the same reasons you post. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you can continue after the new baby arrives!
I love your blog and am always inspired.
I'm glad you blog. Your stories and pictures inspire me too.
Enjoy your spring flowers. =) I'm headed towards autumn (sorry, fall) leaves here.
Beautiful photos of the daffodils and their happy little faces. What a lovely post of reflection too!
I daily look forward to your beautiful photography and sweet family stories! :)
Open windows and daffodils? You really know how to torture this Ohio girl! ha!
You've so succeeded in your goals, Christian. Blogs come and go, and there's only so much time in a week to spend sharing in someone else's life. I'm glad we've chosen to do so with each other's.
Beautifully written! You inspire me! And thank you for allowing me to "walk with you" via the blog. You're a blessing to me!
I can't wait to meet the new life God is knitting together within! Blessings to you!
You are welcome. I love your photography, every word that you write, and YOU. Love this post!
I so appreciate the way you write of all the little things that we so quickly pass by. Our God is soo good to us and so worthy to be praised! Thank you for pointing out the small ways in which He cares for us.
Your blog is an encouragement to me. I look forward to reading it everyday. Thanks for your time and energy.
love this post. i so enjoy your blog--inspring...love your sweet, simple post.
I thoroughly enjoy stopping by here every few days - and seeing the bits of beauty you have captured in your photos. Thank you for sharing!
Blogging is funny business - I feel like you are my friend, but we wouldn't know each other if we passed on the street. At any rate, thank you, friend.
I've enjoyed your blog for quite some time...I'm not even sure how I found you, but I am glad I did. And, I really appreciate the thoughtfulness that you provide. Also, many congrats on your upcoming bundle of joy...a sweet daughter...she is lucky to have such a warm and thoughtful mommy.
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