The birth of a blog...

I thought I'd share a bit about how this blog came about...

A few months ago we had a new roller blind fitted in the hallway.
I took a picture of it on my phone and sent it to my sister to show her how it looked ( because that's the sort of thing we do!)  and right there and then, I felt a whisper in my ear to start writing a blog and call it My window on the world.

Now, I had been toying with the idea but this whisper felt pretty loud for a whisper!
In the photo you will see that my neighbours boat was parked in their driveway which also meant something to me.
A long time ago I read a christian book called,
 'If you want to walk on water, You've got to get out of the boat!'

It was all about trusting God and stepping out of your comfort zone.

I looked at the boat as I stared out of the window and whilst hearing the whisper knew that it was a sign to 'step out of the boat' so to speak and share some of my life, my experiences and my thoughts with others in the hope that it might touch their hearts, mean something to them or just interest them!

Why call it My window on the world?

Well I guess the blog is about how I see things from my perspective, how I perceive the world and what it looks like to me from where I'm standing.

Life can be seen from so many angles and even if you are sharing the same experience as someone else for instance a holiday, the way you remember it and perceive it can be quite different from the way they experience it.

I have been reading blogs for a while, truly inspirational ones and have gained so much from reading the heartfelt stories...expect they aren't just stories, they are real life.
Someone is 'living' the life I read about.They are on a journey that they want to share with others, with me. And I am thankful and feel blessed to have come across the people who are willing to share their lives through a blog. They have touched my heart and inspire me.

Stephanie Nielson, the author of  Nie Nie Dialogues blog, was burned over 80% of her body in a plane crash and survived...She is so inspiring and courageous and has an amazing blog! She will never really know what impact she has had on thousands of readers, although I'm sure she must get lots of emails telling her. Her faith, although different to mine, has helped her on the road of recovery and she gives God the glory in it all. She is so thankful for the life she now has even though she still struggles with pain and will face many more operations to come. An amazing lady, who is also a wife and mum to 5 children!

My life can seem pretty boring at times...in fact some days it really is Groundhog day!
But throughout the day I am often inspired about something I have read, seen or heard. Sometimes it is just a mere observation that makes me think deeply on something. Sometimes it is a memory, the emotions and feelings that go with it.
A blog allows me to verbalise my thoughts and write them down and share them with others. It also gives me the opportunity to share my faith which is a huge part of who I am. It is something I didn't share readily before writing this blog but find it easier to do so in this medium. But now, I feel more able to do so on a personal level too. It is something I intend to share in more detail with you at some point.

Some blogs I read are 'mummy' blogs. Some are 'christian' blogs. Some are 'lifestyle' or 'craft/home-made' blogs.
I don't think my blog has any clear theme, it is just my life and the things that mean something to me.

What kind of blogs do you like to read? I'd like to know what interests you!

I do hope that what I share, you will enjoy reading and perhaps you will identify with in some way. Or with regards to my faith, you may feel God speaking to you through the words He gives me and feel a need question it further or discover more for yourself.

I hope to share more of my life story with you and the experiences I've been through and also write a bit about the people who inspire me because there are many!

Whatever blogs you read, happy reading!