It's been too long, I know. I had great plans for this blog...and even greater expectations of myself. Somehow, I thought this would be the best way to keep in touch with family and friends, and I envisioned myself sharing every exciting detail of our lives here in Cape Town with all of you. I fancied myself as one of those people who just can't go to bed until they've posted to their blog...
Well, guess what! Didn't happen. My dream of becoming a star blogger became stagnant because my expectations were too high, and I was unwilling to lower them. But this week a friend of mine reminded me of some godly wisdom from the book of Jonah: "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs." (2:8) Ouch! I immediately thought of this blog (and our newsletter and my general communication patterns with family and friends), and I realized how I let my expectations of the "perfect blog post" or "nice long phone chat" serve as a barrier to ever sitting down to write the post or make the call! Sadly, this results in neglected relationships with people I care about so very deeply.
I am praying for a renewed commitment to nurturing my relationships. Will you join me?
Hi to the Ianelli's! What's it been like being there for the World Cup? We miss you guys and look forward to seeing you again in September!
ReplyDeleteJeanie