Blogging

I've been thinking about blogging and why I blog. See, the stats for this blog have been dropping. Now, this really shouldn't be an issue as I don't blog to make money. I don't blog to raise money. I don't blog to make friends, yet. . . I began to feel unpopular. How silly Shanda! I struggle, at some times more than others, with what others think of me. Perhaps this is an issue for you as well.

So I've been thinking about why I blog and perhaps why readership is waning. I began blogging when we went to China to get our dear Simon. I continued as folks wanted to know about Simon's adjustment and medical treatment as well as our adjustment as a whole family. I found that I was able to reconnect with some far-away friends (Karen, Traci, and Lori to name a few) through the blog and it helped our relationship. I liked that.

Then things went KA-BOOM in my family. We were sent reeling into the arms of the Lord with my dad's addiction. Rumors and rumors of rumors were rampant! This blog became a place where folks would find information about what was happening in my family. It also became a place that I could use to process information. I grew a lot in the past two years. I made myself very vulnerable at times on this blog. I asked for many prayers. I told silly stories.

Drama with my dad has calmed way down. I continue to do crazy things as a mom and I continue to try to be the best wife and mom I can be. So, I think I'll keep blogging. I like it. I like processing and I really like having a written record of stuff that is happening in my family. Someday, I'll pony up the money and have it printed. Blogs may become obsolete in the future, but my kids will have a record. . . through my eyes. I like that. When new updates happen with dad (my folks are dating just so you know) I'll fill you in. When we go for our first broken bone, you'll find it here. We won't be announcing another pregnancy just for the record. :) For those who still read, thanks for coming along. For those who have gone to new places, thanks for traveling with me for awhile.