Going somewhere on Hope Road?
Naturally, my blog has been very happenstance as of late. Mothering a newborn doesn’t lend itself to blogging – sleep deprivation confuses me so much that I am a much slower writer than normal. I have to backspace, pause, and rewrite constantly.
Also, I don’t really like to be on the computer when Christian is awake. I don’t feel that I have to spend his every waking moment solely focused on him, but I do want to spend a lot of time with him, and I want to set a pattern right from the beginning of not being distracted by technology. I don’t want to stare at a screen when his beautiful baby face is right next to me. Once in awhile it’s okay, but I want to make sure that it’s not a constant habit.
That baby face does sleep quite a few hours of the day, so I do have time for other things. Like blogging. It’s been two years since I moved my blog to this domain, and almost three years since I started Hope Road. (Before that, I had a Xanga for a couple of years, and previously a Blogspot blog for a few months.)
So back to my original point – I haven’t been blogging much of substance lately. I’ve always enjoyed writing about my own life and thoughts, but I also miss writing purposefully about things that matter, topics that are broader than just my own life and experience. Having more experience in life, though, has given me more of a perspective on those very topics – hopefully I can write in a humbler and more personal way.
I have some ideas, but I don’t want to share because I don’t want to make any promises. I’m kind of in survival mode right now, so this is more of a hope (get it?) than anything else. I would, though, like to hear your ideas for what I should write about. (I’ve done that before.) What do you like reading on my blog – or what would you like to read?
On a side note, I’m so jittery from coffee right now. Half a cup doesn’t seem to have that effect, but a full cup does. Will I never learn?
Also, if you have any questions for me, seemingly random or not, this would be the time to ask them! I will (try to) answer them in future posts.
In summary - topic suggestions and/or questions for me are welcomed!
Really, I want to make this blog about the Lord, not about me. Personal blogging can be so narcissistic. I’m not sure if I have a good balance or not. Hopefully you can see Him through my very imperfect life.
I really can see God through your life Anna, in how you handle the circumstances…
I think we must be on the same brain wave! This is something I’ve really been pondering as of late. Seems like I’ve been in such a blogging funk, the only thing I can muster up is that of comedic relief. Ugh. I love deep, meaningful conversation – and while I’m very much light hearted by nature, I do desire to write things of substance.
However, one thing I’ve learned and appreciated in other blogs (including yours!) is the beauty of seeing God work in the day to day. That’s what I want to talk about the most. I’ve been so encouraged by reading the goodness of the Lord in personal situations…
Motherhood is an entirely new spiritual frontier. God’s still workin’ on my heart, and I thik fellow Mama’s enjoy the camaraderie of knowing they’re not alone spiritually just as much as mentally.
So, keep being you. Write from the heart.
Honestly, I’d just like to hear about new motherhood. I hope to be there myself in the not-too-distant future, so any advice or insights would be welcome!
I love your desire to spend time with your baby!
I understand your concern that “personal blogging can be so narcissistic” – on my blog, I’m trying to share the interesting bits about my writing journey, but I want my blog to be about GOD! The balance isn’t easy to strike. All that to say … I understand your concern, but I find your blog very encouraging and inspiring and one reason for that is because it’s about what God is doing in your life.
Ideas? This is just a personal thing, but I enjoy pictures and book reviews and stories about life. I’m enjoying your new mummy insights into life and faith – they give me an idea of what my friends are experiencing and what I hope and pray I’ll experience someday!
Thank you for blogging and sharing!