My View From Granny's Rocker

Where do I begin??? I've never done something like this, but before I continue, I want to thank my God-sent friend, Jenn!!! She has really been my inspiration to start this blog.  She told me that the crazy stories of my everyday life that I share with her, should be written down and shared with others. So, here goes nothing....

I guess I will start my first entry by explaining the name of my blog, "My View From Granny's Rocker".  About a year and a half ago, we bought 11 acres and moved out to "the country".  Thanks to the skills of my extremely talented husband, we were able to build our dream home. It's beautiful, nothing that we consider too extravagant, but the best part about it is the wrap-around porch.  It's a place where we love to hang out with our family and friends, have our family dinners when the weather is just right, and sip on some good ol' southern sweet tea. On this porch is where you will find two of my favorite and most cherished items....my Granny's rocking chairs.

My Granny passed away in 1999, but oh, how I wish that we could have rocked together on my porch.  I would love to hear what she thinks about her great-grandchildren, and hear that silly little laugh of hers as she would watch them.  When I knew my Granny, I knew her as a child knows her grandmother, but I wish that I could have known her mother to mother. Sadly, my oldest child was born in 2001, almost two years after her death.

My family says that my Granny and I are a lot alike.  I take that as a HUGE compliment! She loved the Lord with all of her heart, was married to her soul mate, stood by her convictions (was a bit stubborn), loved her family passionately, but knew when to let go. She dealt with many struggles in her life, but I believe those struggles made her stronger.

At 36, I am finding that I am happier and more settled than I've ever been in my life.  I, too, have walked through several struggles in my own life, many which most people (other than my family) know nothing about. I have also been able to witness and walk through struggles alongside loved ones who at times have been brought to their knees. However, God has brought me through, and in the mean time, is helping me to discover who I really am. Dont get me wrong, I have definitely not "arrived", and I still have so much to learn, but I am learning to be okay with who I am, show others love and compassion in the mean time, and also learn when to let go. 

So, as I look out onto our 11 acres of pasture land while sitting in my Granny's rocker, I gain a new perspective on life everyday.  Those perspectives, the crazy things my kids do, and the funny "happenings" in my life are what I hope to share on this blog.  So, I hope you enjoy reading it, and I hope to hear from all who take a minute to stop by.  Oh, and here is a little teaser.......we have really big and exciting news that we haven't made public knowledge yet!!!! That will probably be the topic of my next blog entry! Hope you stop by to find out what it is!!!!!