In the beginning ...

I told myself I wasn't going to start blogging until we had a kid, I mean really ... I didn't think anyone would want to read a blog about lil ol' me unless there was something interesting in it, i.e. a baby.  I have a list of about 200 blogs that I frequent (some family/friends with kids, others about cooking/baking, most involving crafts and home decorating).

Soooo I put out a little feeler on facebook and I have come to the conclusion that I wanted to start a blog and from the responses of new mom's "and you think you'll have time for a blog once you have a kid !?"  I've decided to take the plunge, feel free to dive in with me too and start your own blog !!!  I do hope you'll find me and my life somewhat interesting/entertaining/bareable :)


Thus the title ... Grin and "Barrett"

This is phrase I thought of a few weeks ago and well, it fits!   Isaiah 43 is a great place in scripture where we are reminded of God's faithfulness :

¹ But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.

      O Israel, the one who formed you says,

   “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.

      I have called you by name; you are mine.

 ² When you go through deep waters,

      I will be with you.

   When you go through rivers of difficulty,

      you will not drown.

   When you walk through the fire of oppression,

      you will not be burned up;

      the flames will not consume you.

 ³ For I am the Lord, your God,

      the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

   I gave Egypt as a ransom for your freedom;

      I gave Ethiopia^[a] and Seba in your place.

 ⁴ Others were given in exchange for you.

      I traded their lives for yours

   because you are precious to me.

      You are honored, and I love you.

I have not had a life of ease and perfection, nor will I ever, but I know that God has his hand on me!  I am honored to be His child and I will fully trust Him throughout life's journey (marriage, jobs, kids,etc.) as we "Grin and Barrett" :)