First Post

I've been hoping to start a blog for so long now. In the last year and a half I have felt that I had oh so very much to say. I fear that now that I have started this blog, I will have nothing much to say at all!

So for my first post I'll simply share a line from Leonard Cohen's "Anthem" that inspired me today.

Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.

I need that reminder today. I spent the day today cleaning my house. I am overwhelmed by how very little I've managed to get done since Finley was born. We live in a very small condo with a very active little 1 year old. She requires constant supervision and has decided that naps are optional. So, needless to say, my house is a disaster zone just about 100% of the time. My Mom watched her today for me so that I could spend the day cleaning. I am ashamed that I have to have a babysitter just to clean my house, but it's true! It was SUCH a good day! I didn't realize how much I needed a day to myself. Of course it would be a dream to have a day to get a pedicure, see a movie, etc. but it was great to turn the music up, and tear through my house with a vengeance! I made great headway and I feel unbelievably better about life in general. So, life has cracks and I'm not perfect and I'm thankful for a God that gives me grace and hope.

Speaking of hope, here's a glimpse at God's gift to us. Delightful!