This brave woman and how she shares her heart is truly admirable to me. She unapologetically shares her soul, her mistakes, her dreams, hurts and pain. That to me is strength, beauty and success.
In the midst of a time in my life marked by pressures, stresses and lack of control of so much, I'm moved by a strangers warm spirit, encouraged by her sharing with strangers with out embarrassment. In being reminded of other hurts, struggles; my own seem not trivialized or minimized but somehow comfortable. To find joy through the pain in the experiences which life brings. We are baring our lives to a stranger through a profile we are currently pouring our heart and soul in to. We do so in the hopes that a woman placed in a situation with an unborn child overwhelmed and unable to love her baby as she would want to in an ideal world would trust us with the love and care for her. I realize perfection in this task isn't possible even as I'm approaching month three. Perfectionism is a cover for my flaws and imperfections that weighs heavier the longer I chase it.
I predated an entry to when I was thinking quite a bit. It's long and entirely optional. It was for me initially, but I shouldn't be selfish. So I shake as I contemplate sending this out, but I know it's a good feeling to push through. God can use anything and everything in our lives for His good.
4 comments:
Lori, your openness and honesty are amazing, especially knowing how hard it is for us quiet types to take a chance. You have a beautiful heart, thanks for sharing it with us.
Sarah
Lori,
I know that you probably didn't realize, but I have been reading your blog for quite some time. I always amazed at the prespective that you see things and the way that you with God triumph through things. Thank you for being honest... there isn't enough of that. I view many blogs, and yours has been the only one that has seemed to be a picture of the blogger heart. Most blogs are only about current events in ones life, which is fine. Anyway, what I am trying to say is that I enjoy "listening" to the things that you have to say. I hope that I one day can see things as clearly as you do.
Sweet, Lori. I love your blog. I love your honesty and your reflections. You make me think. I appreciate what God does through you and your heart. I love the blog...a true view into an introvert's heart that would not otherwise get! Thanks for sharing your heart.
Wow what a post. Thanks for sharing Lori! You are very courageous and honest.
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