I guess I'll give it a try

I have to admit, I've been hooked by the Blog Bug. . . I know a few people who have started blogging, and it seems so interesting, so I thought I would give it a try. Plus, most of my family lives in another state and this might be a good way to keep them up-to-date on the interesting (and often not so interesting) happenings in our family. Maybe it will even keep my Mom from calling after we are in bed to ask if anything interesting is going on!!! (Sorry, Mom!)
Today, being Sunday, Isn't really the best day for me to start out on this adventure. We will be heading back to church soon for handbell chior practice. No, I don't play. I don't have the patience. My oldest daughter does though, and it has been a good opportunity for her to stay involved with things. Recently (well, it still feels recent to me), our Youth Minister left(with some rather bold persuasion!) and it hit her pretty hard. She didn't want to attend any church functions or talk to anyone from church (except her best friend and boyfriend). She really started to question God's sovereignty and how we can know God's Will for our lives. It had me pretty worried because I was about her age when my faith was truly tested for the first time and I didn't handle it really well. I'll have to get into that story later, but the point is-She has found a place at church where she isn't constantly reminded of the hurt and loss she felt through that situation. And for her, some good has come out of it. She was forced to evaluate her relationship with God. She felt compelled to search for answers to the questions of life, and knew exactly what Book to go to. It still amazes me how God uses us. All of us. But most of all I am thankful. GOD IS GOOD! Even when we don't realize it right away.