Something new for me

I have decided to try something completely new for me and I'm entering the world of blogging for a number of reasons.  It's a little bit scary, knowing that all your thoughts and feeling are out there for the whole world to see.


I have never been good at keeping a journal.  It has always seemed too time-consuming to me.  I start, and intend to do well, then I get behind and then get overwhelmed and as a result, end up not doing anything.  Maybe, since I can type this, it won't seem like it's too time consuming.

 I now have a daughter at BYU and this way she can log in and keep updated on what's happening at home.


Also, I have been told time and time again, that people need to hear my story.  During our cross-country bike trip 2 years ago, people kept telling me they wanted to hear my side of the story, not just my husband, Layne's.  They would have received a very different perspective from me.  Layne is a gifted writer and I felt intimidated because he is so much better at writing.  


The biggest reason I am doing this is because I was told I need to.  My personal revelation usually comes in the form of dreams and I had a dream where I was told that I need to tell my story on a blog.  I have learned to listen and act on it when I have dreams like that.


One more thing.  When our little princess Eirion died, I didn't speak at the funeral.  Emotionally I couldn't handle it.  I knew that I would cry so much that I wouldn't be able to speak.  So sometimes I will write about Eirion and my memories of her from a mother's perspective.  


I'm excited about writing this, so take a deep breath, and here we go!