A sensitive matter…

Have you noticed that Facebook can be a great thing – but at other times can be (as the mother in “The Waterboy” said)…”of the devil”? I really enjoy Facebook. It has brought me back in contact with old friends, I have met new friends, and I am able to stay in touch with my faraway relatives. For me, it has been more of a blessing than a curse – accept for maybe the addiction factor. However, it can also become a conduit for uninhibited thoughts leading to reckless behavior. It has even been on the news how destructive it can be to lives and marriages.

I really don’t think people realize that some things should not be said, or written, in a public forum. I have a recently divorced friend whose teenage child is on their friend list. There is a great deal said about sexual matters, partying, and such. I wonder what that child thinks reading these comments. Is parental respect dwindling with each remark? Can they look back and be proud of them? Is it setting an example for their view of life?

Everything I say and do is with the thought of how it might be perceived by others – but mostly by my close friends and family. It is hard on me at times – and I do miss the mark here and there. However, I try to do the best I can to make sure I live up to what I believe is right. That being said, I am not passing judgment on my friend or anyone else – I have made my fair share of mistakes. However, thankfully most have been limited to a non-public arena - or at least I think so. Ummm...hmmm. Might have to think about that one. Anyway....

Again, I think Facebook can be a wonderful thing – but it must be taken seriously when posting to remember others than the intended are reading it. What I would like to say to my friend is that they need to value their life and their reputation. But, I am afraid it would not be taken in the spirit in which I intend. Perhaps at a later point…I just hope that any damage is still repairable at that time.

Our words speak to who we are … whether written or spoken. What are we saying?

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And so it begins...

Lately, I have been inspired and encouraged to try my hand at blogging once again. I attempted it when we were in the adoption process and while in China, but for some reason the entrance of a 14-month old into our lives took away my blogging time. I actually did good to get photos posted at that point.  Anyway, several friends have been blogging for quite a while and my brother has created an awesome one showcasing many of his interests. I will gladly accept suggestions at any time - since this is all fairly new to me.

The name of the blog represents how I feel about life - blessed BEYOND MEASURE. Sure, life throws many curve balls along the way - and at times I have wondered why things happen...until I see God's promises unfolding before my eyes.  I am blessed BEYOND MEASURE because God loved me enough to send His Son to save me - and I am covered by His grace and mercy every day. I am blessed BEYOND MEASURE because I had the best earthly examples of God's love who happened to have been my parents. I am blessed BEYOND MEASURE because I have a wonderful family here and abroad.  I am blessed BEYOND MEASURE because I met and married my best friend. I am blessed BEYOND MEASURE because I have recently become a mother of a child who holds my heart in her tiny, little hands.  I am blessed BEYOND MEASURE because I have gone through some really bad things in recent years, and I know that God carried me through most of it.  The way I feel about life is that way that I believe we should all feel about it. WE ARE ALL BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE.

My posts will most likely deal with my personal passions in life - adoption and orphan care is among those at the top of the list.  Also, I would like to become more computer savvy like Ralph and post some cool videos and links. I am not sure how many will be interested in them. But...we will see. And so it begins....