I've contemplated starting a blog for a long time now. I wonder if I really have anything worth saying, much less worth reading by others. As 2014 starts, I am looking at this as a project for me. I am a horrible procrastinator. I also love to start things but rarely finish, unless it is a crochet project. Then it gets done - especially if it is for someone else. I am accepting this as a challenge to myself. Can I keep up with this or will it fall by the wayside? Hmmmm...........
I'll try to do this every week but I don't guarantee that it will happen. Especially during my "busy" times of the year. Every year during Spring Break, I train lifeguards at the Auburn Recreation District, where I am beginning my 6th year as a Head Lifeguard. In March and in May, I will be doing the same class but on weekends only. Mid-June through the first week in August, I am teaching 8 weeks of swim lessons. Like I said, my "busy" times.
I decided on the title "Reflections from the Middle" because I am now middle-aged and I seem to be doing a lot of reflecting these days. Looking back on what I've learned and experienced, looking at where I am now and what is happening in our world today, and praying about what is going to happen in the future. I thought it sounded rather clever.
So here's to blogging. Let's see if I can keep this up. I'm not much for New Year's resolutions, but I will try to be faithful to this project and resolve to take this on with enthusiasm, some trepidation and a lot of prayer. God bless you and keep focused on Him in all things. Let's see if I can practice what I preach.
I Thessalonians 5:18 - "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
