Here goes nothing....or something.

I got my first diary at the tender age of nine. It was white with rainbow hearts all over it. But the best part of this diary was the brass lock and two little keys that came with it. Something about the privacy of it all was intriguing and enticing to me. I started writing in my diary daily and found such comfort in jotting down my thoughts no matter how bad or good my day was. I journaled on and off all the way until my pregnancy. Then it was scattered just like my life was. In the hustling and bustling of "life" through balancing a family, a career, and dealing with losing my dad, I eventually stopped journaling completely.  As my baby boy is now a whopping eight year old, I find myself longing to journal again. But why not blog it? Gotta keep up with the times, right? Maybe this can be my creative outlet...

I named this blog, Fragrant Offerings, because its Chinese translation is my Chinese name. I love what it means! It reminds me of how I need to live my life daily as an offering for my Savior. And not only am I offering my day to Him, but my "fragrance" needs to spread to those around me. He has called me to be His vessel for His glory. This calling is different everyday as a wife first, mom, and a third grade teacher.

I first thought about blogging as I began a new devotional book by Kelly Minter, The Living Room Sessions on RUTH. A few of my ole' small group girls expressed interest in joining me on this study so we began sharing our thoughts and Words from the Lord through email. And then I thought.... it's too bad that other girls in our young adult fellowship and in college can't be a part of our discussions because I have learned a lot these past couple of months. Maybe I can use a blog to reach out to girls who are striving for intimacy with the Lord but can't find the motivation to open His Words yet. Maybe the Lord can use this blog to steer these women closer to Him..... so TA-DA! It's not a fancy blog by far....just my thoughts, dreams, hopes, prayers, wishes, and memories I want to record. So don't bother following this or reading it if it doesn't interest you. I won't be offended!

So, here goes nothing.....or maybe something......