I think I need to take a step back and re-evaluate some things. I don't want to rush into this so fast that I loose my footing and 'bif' it completely and everyone stands around you laughing and saying 'I could see it coming'.
I want to start off my telling you why I started this blog. I love being a Christian, I love to save money, I love being a mommy, wife, friend, sister, encourager, help-mate, listener, etc.
I have been following numerous blogs over the past couple months and would like to give a ‘shout-out’ if you will to them. Below are my regular blogs that I visit once sometimes twice a day and why I enjoy them.
Hip2save – she’s got the best Rite-Aid and CVS posts
Moneysavingmom – they paid for their first home with CASH!
Lifeasmom – she’s got great advice all around on many different topics
Ohcherrypicker – her Giant Eagle post are amazing!
Myblessedlife – she’s an amazing Christian that I love reading – and her name is the name we had picked out for our 2nd child! ha
Heart&home – I don’t remember how I stumbled upon her blog but she’s a mom of two young boys while her husband is serving overseas
Creekbedthreads – this lady is an amazing photographer and creative beyond words
Heavenlyhomemakers – I have learned some amazing homemaking tips from her and her advice is very biblically based
Likeawarmcupofcoffee – her story is fascinating
ElizabethEsther – my heart breaks for her and her story
I want this blog to succeed. I want to enjoy it. I need to realize that success is not going to happen overnight. It just doesn’t. Things like this (my blog) take time, effort, creativity. And I need help from others.
BUT….
If at anytime I find that this is not what God called me to do. If He reveals something else to me that I feel he is leading me towards, I’ll have to close up shop here. It makes me sad but something that I must remember at all times – if God is not in this, it may succeed but without God’s name in it and with His glory attached to it. Then it’s not what I need to be doing at this time.
With all that said… I would ask that you help spread the word about me and this blog. It also won’t succeed without YOU! All of you make this happen too. I’ve created a new email – andtheycallherblessed (at) gmail (dot) com Send me an email sometime – ideas of posts you’d like to see, tips you want me to share, promotions, your story, advertising, you name it – I’d love to hear it.
I know what you mean. It is really hard to wait and be patient for people to discover your blog! You want so much to make a difference, but it takes FOREVER to get the word out about your blog. Just be patient and do your best, that is all you can do. And they will come!
ReplyDeleteI also know what you mean about God's will. If the blog is not meant to succeed, it won't. Or if you get a different calling, time to stop! I feel the same about mine. I am really excited to get reviewing diapers and help other mommies out there just like so many helped me with my journey. But if at any point I do not enjoy it, it doesn't seem to be the right thing, or it is taking away from time with my daughter, I am closing up too.
Listen. He will guide you.