Confession

I have not been entirely faithful. Don't get me wrong, I've been faithful to my husband. We've been married for 23 years and I would never do anything to mess up such a great run! I've been faithful to my kids. This morning they all had clean underwear and I'll be sure to serve at least one green vegetable at dinner. I've been faithful to my boss at the store. The store is a sinking ship (we're in liquidation as I write this), but I have taken on extra hours to be a help in the storm and to support my shipmates (and earn the money while I can). I've been faithful to my mother. I call her most days of the week because I miss her and she is my link to "Dancing with the Stars". And although I'm lousy with Facebook, I do try to be a faithful friend and contact people on a regular basis. I meet with a handful of friends on Friday mornings--we're a prayer group that meets at 6:15 a.m. (It has taken me four years, but I now accept the fact that God is actually alert at 6:15 and is all ears even though, personally, I am only half-awake.)

Still, I have not been entirely faithful. I have not been faithful to this blog.

I started this with the idea that I would write in it on a regular basis. I would formulate thoughts and tell of my journey while always giving it a true, positive twist. We all need "positive". And, in most situations there is a positive side to things that can be found if you are willing to clip the rose-colored tinted lenses onto your glasses and tilt your head. Even more than that, however, you must be willing to have faith that God is in control and that He loves you dearly. He has a plan and He wants you to trust Him with it. I confess that I have not been faithful to this blog because I have been challenged in that area over the last handful of months. I've also been spending time writing pieces that come with a paycheck (yay!), but that hasn't left much time to keep this blog filled with words, sentences and deep (positive) meanings. (Besides, is anyone reading this?) I've also been over-the-top busy being faithful to the aforementioned--family, work, friends...

But now, on this 23rd day of August 2009, I hereby renew my vow to this blog (at least on a semi-regular basis)...even if it's only for me.