I've been thinking a lot about why I write in my blog and whether or not it was a waste of my time. I received my answer last night while at a session of Stake Conference. The speaker quoted a talk by Henry Eyring, O Remember, Remember. Writing about just our every day activities might be fun and inspiring for our kids to read about one day. I've never really kept a journal for a significant length of time. I think this past year of our blog is the longest period of time that I've written.
I don't have anything profound to say most of the time, just our daily activities. We started our blog because we will never live close to all of the members of our family so this was a perfect way to share pictures with family far away. Now it has become the journal of our adventures. I know there are places you can get your blog printed as a book, but I like the cheaper version. Every few months I copy and paste our blog to Microsoft Word to print and put in a 3 ring binder.
So this blog is for me and my children to read later in life. I have a horrible memory and my 3 year old has an amazing memory, so maybe it's just for me. I write here on my computer instead of a notebook, because it's fun to share our fun times with others.
My thought for the day: I spent 2 hours at Church today and could not tell you one thing that was talked about. I spent the 2 hours chasing my girls, trying to keep them quiet, changing diapers or taking them potty, and keeping them entertained. Luckily I went to the Saturday evening session (by myself while Chuck stayed with the girls) where a member of the Stake Presidency said "sometimes just in the doing will bring blessings." So hopefully just the process of going to Church, making that effort, and teaching by example the importance of going to church every Sunday we will receive blessings. A lot Sundays I feel like I spend most of time wandering the halls with a 1 year old wondering why I am even there. Well I know that our family and especially my children will be blessed because Chuck and I at least make the effort to be there.
Thanks for reading.
