I don't want to be defensive about all of this, but maybe I feel the need to justify what I do. Just for the record, I do feel a bit self-conscious about sharing my life with...whoever might be out there in blogland. Unselfishness is a value that Allen and I try to model. Talking about our family and posting pictures about our family seems kind of...inward. In general, people are pretty positive about my blog, but I know there are some that would call it narcissistic and self-absorbed.
Well, I guess there is some truth to that, but I do think that for me there is, and has been great value in sharing our story with you. I'm pretty sure I've blogged about this, but I need to remind myself again of why I have a blog.
1. It is an outlet for me! It helps me to feel connected with people. I have been very encouraged by the people who comment and say they read.
2. I think that it maybe helps some people feel connected to our family!
3. It is a way to stay connected with my kids who don't live at home and my extended family.
4. When I get the chance, I really do like to write. I like to be quiet and just think. Sometimes, I'm sad. Sometimes I am so happy. Sometimes, I am just thoughtful. I guess I just like expressing myself.
5. It is a good record of what our life has been like since we adopted our kiddos! I even like looking back to see what we were doing six months ago.
6. I hope that some of the things that I write about are helpful to other people who are struggling with similar issues.
7. Truly, it is therapeutic for me. I like to organize my thoughts. (Maybe I am saving thousands of dollars by not seeing a therapist!!?) :)
8. Allen is my biggest fan. (That's not really a good reason, but it's true!) :) Thanks, sweetheart!
I don't know. Is this blogging a bad thing? Is it a waste of time?? It does take some time to sit down and do it. It is a lot about ME and MY family. I just hope that there is some value in journaling and maybe I have helped someone else along the way. I haven't been so good about blogging this summer, but I HOPE to get back at it this fall. I have wedding pictures and lots of stuff from this summer that I plan on posting.
Anyway, those are my thoughts today! :)
6 comments:
Hi Mary! I often wonder about blogging, too, and why people do it...and how strange it is that you can read about someone else's life and family on the Internet.
BUT, I follow a lot of blogs that I really enjoy reading, including yours! :) I think that since people CHOOSE to look at a blog, it's not selfish or narcissistic to write one, because you are not making anyone read it. They are making a choice to read it. Keep it up, and, more importantly, keep enjoying it!
I appreciated your thoughts about blogging since I think about it, too. ;)
I read a number of blogs, most of them by big name pastors, well known authors, and various theologians, but I don't read any of them with the interest and joy that I read yours with.
Aaron
I knew when we heard that quote in the movie that you would post something about it! Anyways, I like your blog. :)
Mary, I enjoy reading your blog. I have it bookmarked at work and I check in each week to find out what's happening with the Mork family.
Adoption is such a cool and scary thing. I think it's neat to be able to read your experience at a very personal level.
Kim
Mary, I don't know you personally (just found your blog about 4 months ago by hitting the "next button") just wanted to say I am glad I came across your blog. :-)
I hope to adopt one day so it's an inspiration.
Mary, I read your posts with great interest. You are a very talented narrator. Keep going!
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