Taking the First Step

I've considered journaling for a long time.  It's been suggested that I journal by a former therapist.  My pastor even suggested that I journal.

I'm not a big fan of putting a lot of thought and permanency into my feelings.  Maybe it makes them too real.  Maybe I just don't like to do it.

I don't think it matters why now seems like the right time to put my journey out into the great wide open.  It's terrifying, but it's even more terrifying to me if I don't take the first step and just do it.

So here I am!

My name is Kelly and I'm a beloved child of God, wife, mother, writer and insatiable learner (I'm not a classroom learner- don't even get me started on that!).  I have a passion for learning more about God, who Jesus is and how to embrace God's grace to the fullest extent while I'm on this planet.  I also love to read, cook and spend time with the family... :D

I grew up the second oldest of seven children in Western, NY, was raised Catholic, abandoned all religious affiliation in my 20's and was truly saved when I was 40.

I'm a survivor of physical, emotional, sexual and religious abuse.  It took me years to recognize, admit, accept and talk about these things.  I'm still a little weird about it on certain days, but don't ever hesitate to ask me questions or share your stories with me.  I can handle it.

And I'm glad God took his time with me to get me where I am today.  He knows me better than anybody else and how painfully slow I can be to get out of my own way.

If I've kept your attention this long, thanks- it means the world to me.  This is just an introduction and, I hope, enough to have you come back and maybe chat with me!

Have a Blessed Day!
Kelly