Where I've been and why I'm back,sort of.

Several months ago I walked away from this blog due to a heavy heart. Things were changing in our family dynamics as we realized Jenna would be moving to Texas leaving us without any of our children living close by. I also struggled with a lurker who found a way to take the joy and fun out of writing.

I've finally come to a point where I've decided that my life is my life and the things that I've written have been a huge part of my life for the last three years. I've taken much ribbing from my family for my love of blogging, but I truly believe that writing has brought healing to my life during a period where I struggled to stay afloat and find contentment in my life.

I've been asked by a handful of people to be allowed to view this blog. New friends have come along who have inquired about the things I written and wanting to learn more about me. I even had a dear and precious woman from the UK email me after finding me on google. She had visited my blog over the years and only made herself known through an occasional comment. I thought of her when I made this blog private because I had no way to let her know why I was leaving the blogging world. She was an encouragement and I always smiled when she would surface with a comment. She wrote to me to tell me she missed me and to share great words of wisdom as I faced the days ahead anticipating Jenna's move to Texas. I was amazed to find that she really knew my family and quite a bit about me. Yes, that's blogging for you! I knew nothing about her, but we have since emailed and she has been gracious enough to send photos and fill me on details about her life. She's been a sweet gift from the Lord.

I say all of this to explain my departure from Just A Thought and to invite anyone reading this to visit my new blog at http://www.onemomsheart.blogspot.com/. I began a new blog and kept it private for awhile. I edited all of the early posts as not to reveal things that needed to remain private. When I knew my heart was ready to begin blogging again I started fresh. Now, thanks to time and healing, I reopen this blog and invite all of my friends from the past to come join me as I find my way back to the world of blogging at One Mom's Heart.