There are a faithful few who do let me know they're listening and engaged - thank you for that! Please continue. It is such affirmation that you are receiving a little joy or insight from what I have to say. And for those of you who don't comment - please, please do.
Seriously, keep the conversation alive! Here's my sentiments exactly on blogging and comments as expressed by one of my favorite bloggers, Jami Nato:
"In the mundane and details are where we live. It's our address. I don't care who's reading and who's not and what will garner more followers and comments. This blog's main purpose is to document our life and tell people what God has done. Your blog is not about popularity and the approval of men. That should not be your goal, nor should it be the rudder in your blogging endeavor. Your guiding questions should not look like, what do my readers want to hear? what do people like to read? what will get me higher stats? what will get me more notoriety? Although comments are not why we blog, they mean a lot. We can use our words to lift others up, instead of just reading "from the shadows" and never saying...hey, i actually read what you took time to write about. i care."
So please, don't be shy. Interact with this blog by sharing your own stories or how you relate or how you don't relate. Or how you agree with me or how you disagree with me. Whatever it is you want to say, please say it! Don't be a party pooper and read "from the shadows."
Ok, no pressure.
Except seriously, please comment.
On this post.
On the next post.
On the next post.
Whatever.
Just.comment.
(thank you!)
I love your blog, Lauren. I wish I could see you, seeing as we live so far away, so this is a nice way to know what you're up to. Plus, you can really write. I require that all of my students keep blogs... also you can follow my blog, if you want: stephanievanstone.posterous.com (although, it's mostly about school-related stuff). xoxox
ReplyDeleteSteph I love you! Thanks for reading :) I will definitely check out your blog. I wish I was one of your students!
Deletelol, I agree! I love comments and they make it feel more like a conversation and can be very affirming. but I've also had to train my heart to not get attached to the pride of comments or the shame of no comments. I'm still working on it, of course, and am far from perfect in the blogging / idolatry realm but it's my hope that comments wouldn't define me as a blogger.
ReplyDeleteEm, you are one of my most faithful commenters, so thank you :) And obviously you know I'm a huge fan of your blog! Keep going!
DeleteSo true...one-way conversations are no fun. I think I read somewhere that if you don't feel compelled to comment on a blog at least occasionally, then it's probably one to remove from the reading list.
ReplyDeleteFair point Anne!
DeleteI'm reading and look forward to reading more :) I was also looking through your birdboxink shop and LOVE it! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks Cherish!
DeleteI, in turn, must thank you for continually posting tidbits of your life on this blog. We miss you & your family, and we miss Cleveland in general. This is a window we have to our past life there, and we really appreciate it. And we love all the posts about Jack & Moses, it's such a reflection on our life with little boys. Please, keep posting. I look forward to it everyday(-ish)
ReplyDeleteMike - love that you guys interact here!! I'm glad it gives you a little piece of life back in Cleveland :) Looking forward to your return! You guys should start a blog!
DeleteI love reading your blog. It makes me feel connected with your fabulous family, and with all the craziness of life, I don't have too many connections these days. Thanks for giving me a window into your life. I really look forward to each post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebekah! I had no idea you still followed along! :)
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