I’ve only been to Memphis once, and I’ve never been to that Graceland. So this blog isn’t about Elvis or Memphis; it’s not even about Paul Simon and going to Graceland. Though I may write about good music from time to time. Mostly, though, I write about life as it happens.
I’m learning to live in GraceLand. GraceLand, as opposed to PerformanceLand. I’m learning to fall into the grace of God. And I’m learning to generously give grace to others.
For the past few years, the circumstances of my life have humbled me, stripping away pretense and much of my pride. Painfully, beautifully, I have experienced grace. And as I fall and rise and fall and rise again, I continue to experience grace.
I am a wife and a mother, a sister and a daughter. And I love my family. Sometimes I love them so much I can very nearly feel a literal aching squeeze in my heart.
We are an imperfect family. I’m sorry‘s and I forgive you‘s are common in our home. Together, we are learning to live in GraceLand.
I don’t know how you came to be here reading this blog, but I’m so very glad you are here. I hope you’ll introduce yourself, comment, discuss, interact. Because I really want this blog to foster conversations. I am hoping we can learn from each other. Maybe you’re here to help me learn to live in GraceLand. Or maybe you’re here so we can help each other.
Maybe we are poorboys and pilgrims with families who are living in GraceLand together. Ok, so maybe I will quote Paul Simon from time to time.
Who are you? What are you about? Do you like Elvis? Paul Simon? Memphis? Pilgrims? Poorboys?
Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog today – really appreciated the encouragement you shared. I’m glad to hear from someone who has been through some trials and near-loss – the testimony of God’s faithfulness in the midst of trials (as well as before) is deeply encouraging. God bless!
Thanks, Charissa. And blessings on you & your wedding as well.
I think if we knew eachother in real life… we’d be friends. I can’t wait to read more!
Kris, I think so too. I loved the blog post of yours that I read today. But you didn’t have a “love” button, so I could only “like” it.
It sounds like you and I are learning the same sorts of things. And probably facing many of the same challenges and daily life stuff.
Really like your writing style….love a bit of irreverence and self targeted humor mixed with faith.
I’m very new to the blogging world….just looking around for inspiration and sites that speak to me. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. And welcome to my little corner of bloggyworld.
I remember an eon ago sitting on your couch and watching ER. I remember your husband on a trek we shared on the AT. Seems your family is connected to me by initials. I am very different from the girl who sat on your couch. I used to believe I could MAKE my future perfect. I now KNOW that living in GRACEland is giving up that control. As a hard heart begins to melt I thank you for having a place where I can maybe add new intials like P.S. and TY.
Oh, SG, you have brought tears to my eyes! Isn’t there such sweet freedom in giving up? I’m so thankful for you!
I love that you talk about grace…that’s been such an important word for my little family and I.
Many Blessings!
Hannah
I’ve been seeing this “My Message to my Younger Momma Self” all over FB. Loved it. “Shared” it. Sent it to my momma. Never even realized you had written it. How in the world do you find time to blog. I started a blog a few years a ago. Haven’t added an entry in a year – and I only have 2 kids. Fabulous stuff here girl!!! Now I’m following your blog! I can use any words of wisdom you can share.
Thanks, Barb. That one post has just taken off. It’s been crazy. And I normally write when my kids are in school.