One Year Blogiversary!

I've been blogging since last April, so it's been more than a full year now of blog fun!

Woo hoo!

I set out on this labor of love with the primary purpose of creating an online memory book of sorts, building something to remember special moments. I feel I've put together something my family will treasure, and that has made me very happy. I had other hopes for this blog, too, and my expectations have been greatly exceeded.

It's been a true joy to organize, write, and preserve my thoughts, prayers, photos, and recollections. When I'm working on this blog, I have a smile on my face and a feeling of peace. It's been a wonderful outlet for my need for reflection, expression, and creativity.

I've also really loved the feedback. If no one read this blog, I would still enjoy working on it... but it truly wouldn't be quite as meaningful or as fun for me. I've never been one to like a monologue as much as a dialogue! Though this conversation may be lopsided ;-), I do greatly enjoy the dialogue that comments, both online and in person, and even that silent readership provide.

Posting something I've written is like sending out a message in a bottle. Writing the message can be fulfilling, but there's something extra exciting about casting it into the sea, wondering who might see it. Wondering if God might use something I've written to touch someone's heart. Or to make someone think. Or to give someone a needed smile or laugh. Or to proclaim the gospel. Or to brighten someone's day. The possibility of doing some good in this world, however small, through my writing gives me a thrill, and gives me extra motivation to keep writing.

If this bottle has washed up along your beach, thanks for taking the time to open it and discover what's inside. I truly appreciate you. Thank you for reading, for being such a beautiful part of a wonderful year! You are all in my prayers and are very much loved.

Kaitlin


"So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God." 
- 1 Corinthians 10:31

The original masthead. Now the "new" one badly needs updating... how time flies!

(By the way, I just discovered the term "blogiversary" tonight! I thought I was being clever, but then google graciously let me know that there are over half a million hits for other websites already using the term. What can I say... I'm behind the times! ;-) )