I’ve written this post a dozen times in my head. Every time it’s completely different.
You see, I’m quitting blogging. For good. Never to do it again. (Unless someone needs a guest post…then I’m all ears. Er, fingers.)
To me, and this is for me personally, blogging has felt selfish. I do it because I like the comments and compliments. All that praise does something to my ego. And it’s probably not good.
The other reason I’m quitting is because it hasn’t been for God. This is related to that first reason. You know, because the blog’s been all about me. I’m not like this blog. I admire her. She should not quit blogging.
I risk sounding all righteous and everything by saying all that. I’m not. I try but I fail. Every day. My lofty goal is that I’ll pray and read the Bible more with the extra time I have. And hug and kiss the kids more. But the truth is, I’ll probably just have a cleaner house or something equally as selfish as blogging. I hope not. I could carve out enough time to spit out a post every day. I should be able to replace that post with some reading or hugging, right?
Maybe I’m not explaining myself very well? Maybe I’m offending all of you bloggers out there by saying blogging is pointless and selfish? Sorry. That’s not what I’m trying to do. Each person does what they feel is the best for them. And for me, that’s quitting the blog.
I’ll leave the blog up and running. Good gracious, I refer back to it several times a week looking for recipes that I failed to write down anywhere but here. So it’s not going anywhere. I just won’t ever update it.
Oh, except for the Preserved 2011 tab, up there at the top of the page. I never pointed it out but I’ve been keeping track of everything I’ve frozen and canned. I do that every year, only normally it’s in a notebook. I think I might keep it on my blog from now on because it’s a lot easier to update than erasing/crossing out writing on a piece of paper every time I preserve more of something. So I suppose every year I’ll make a new tab.
Thank you to everyone for reading these last 11 months. It’s been fun. I’ll miss you all. Please don’t miss me. It’ll make me feel bad.
Tootles!
Love,
Zoe Dawn
Aw, that’s okay. Blogging isn’t your thing—good for you for learning that about yourself and then acting on it. But I WILL miss your chatty voice here. I guess I’ll just have to call you instead, yes?
P.S. I’m in love with your taco seasoning.
Um, I just re-read my comment and I didn’t mean that “I” think blogging isn’t your thing. Because I think you’re a DARN FINE BLOGGER. Just wanted to be clear on that.
Ha! That’s not how I took it. I knew what you meant!
I was going to try to say that I won’t miss you (because you asked me not to), but I can’t. I will miss you, but I completely understand where you are. You brought tears to my eyes with your comment above. You were too kind, my dear. I sense God nudging you away from this and toward something else. I only hope that somehow I’ll be able to keep updated on your sweet self. Blessings, Zoë:-).
I have really enjoyed reading your blog and hearing your voice through it. Good for you for making a choice that you believe is right for the purpose in your life. Blessings to you and your growing family!
I absolutely have loved your blog. I have been inspired and have tried new things.
And now I can say I love it even more because the person behind it is human and is able to see that her life has seasons and is willing to “die to herself” in this area in hopes of giving more of herself to God and to ” love her husband and children and to be a keeper of her home.” God will bless your obedience and you are right to give it up for the reasons you stated. I am a mother of 8 and you will need all the time you have to raise your little ones and to be a great manager of your home.
God bless you and your dear family,
Judi
8?! Oh my. Well I probably won’t have that many but thanks for the encouragement to take care of my family, however small it is
Blessings to you, too!
I’m glad you’re keeping the blog here to refer to the recipes…are you doing it just so you don’t get a weekly e-mail from me asking for a recipe?!
I’m glad for you that you’re following what your heart and soul is telling you to do. If you’re doing that, then you’re always doing the right thing. Don’t feel bad about making a decision that you know in your heart is the right one! Enjoy using your extra time to give more hugs, kisses, and cuddles…there can never be enough of those, right?
i’m glad to hear you’re keeping it up, too- I often refer to it for recipes I’ve made before and would be lost without some of them (salad dressing, baked lentils, and a few others). thanks for sharing such great recipes and I do appreciate your humble desire to live a less selfish life. I’m sure this wasn’t an easy decision
Zoe, I just wanted to tell you I admire the fact that you are reflecting on your motives for writing. I too hope you can spend time with Jesus and glorify Him through where he has you at this moment. Thank you!