The Blessings From Blogging

I've recently had some people ask me about blogging: 

"What exactly is blogging?"

"What do you write about?"

"Why would someone share so much on-line?"

I think the best and most entertaining question came from my sister because she was so sincere and curious asking me about the purpose of blogging. I can definitely see why people ask those questions. I mean we spend hours taking pictures, writing, and editing. All that to hit 'publish' for anyone on the www to read the stories of our lives. 

I think the oddest thing is when I talk to Dave and I have to clarify if this is a 'real life friend' or a 'blog friend'. ba ha ha! Sometimes I want to tell my real life friends this awesome story about my blog friend but then they would just think that's weird. Sometimes I tell them anyways and just leave out the blog part. ;)

I'll tell you what though - this blogging community has been a huge blessing to me for so many reasons. First off, it allows me to write and share about my life and about what God is teaching me. It allows for family to stay updated (hi family! Hi Mom!). I also know that I have faithful readers from churches I have attended and knowing they take the time to keep up with my life is an encouragement to me. 

Something I never thought this little blog would give me were new friends. For real! The first blog I ever read was by Melody and I now call her friend. Dave and I are heading up to the East coast hopefully within the next few months and I've already told him one of my top things to do is to get together with Melody {and Lincoln!}. 

Another blogger turned friend is Amanda (see picture above^). We have met up in OKC a few times and we just sit and talk for hours. It's fun and I feel like I've known Amanda forever. We can also talk blog life forever because we both understand that lingo. We also share the same faith and that is super important to me in friendships. Don't worry, both of our husbands were cautious to ensure when we met we weren't creepy men who wrote blogs. It all turned out great. 

So I guess I'm here to say that as odd as blogging can be to the outside world it's a huge blessing to me. I've connected with women who have challenged me to look into the Word more, to shine brighter for Christ, to laugh more and so many other things. 

I also asked one of my sponsors Samantha about this and I loved reading her thoughts about it. 

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Now it's your turn to share - what do you most love about blogging? How has it been a blessing in your life?

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