Midlife Mom

As I begin this blog I'm thinking of ALL the family that might read this title and cringe with fear at what I'm about to post.   Or maybe even a spark of anger will flare up with the possibilities that are running through their mind.  "What is she gonna post?"  Muhahahaha!  That gives me a sense of power and joy.  Oh, is that wrong?  Oh well, you can ALL relax, it's not what you think. So today I'm thinking about family and how we all relate (or don't relate) with one another.  Many different personalities and opinions all forced together (sometimes in tight living conditions) trying to get along the best we can.  I'm teaching my young children right now how to talk out their differences with one another.  I'm trying to instill speaking kindly when someone annoys you, upsets you, or hurts you.  Cause lets face it, this happens on a daily basis.  I'm having this educational discussion and a light bulb goes off.  Here...

So I've determined I'm not your typical blogger.  I have so much life going on I don't have time to sit and post something everyday.  Luckily the blog readers out there aren't knockin down my door to get me to post something.  I have figured out that I need a place to vent all these thoughts going on in my head.  So here goes. This post is going to be for Christian's only.  I'm not trying to be judgmental or snobbish but I know that if you aren't a Christian (meaning you believe only in Jesus Christ for your salvation) then this post will probably only make you angry and that is NOT the purpose.  I just have some deep thoughts floating around concerning Christians. I have come to understand that my life as a Christian seems to change more every year.  I'm hoping it's for the good, but I'm not always sure I'm heading in the right direction.  These last few years have really brought to light my enormou...