Chapter 1
In the begining God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesisi 1:1
Hey God it’s me, Lori
Just wanted to say thanks so much for the life you have given to me.
My name is Lori and I was born on a winter afternoon in the 1970’s into a family with two older brothers and one older sister. I had an awesome childhood. My parents never had lots of money so they bought used toys often. My mom made the majority of our clothes for us. My mom stayed at home until I was 3 years old and then she worked evening’s part-time, when Dad got home from work. I rarely ever came home to an empty house. My mom was not standing at the doorway with cookies waiting for us either. However, she was always there which built my strong sense of security. My Dad was my best friend from a young age. I am still Daddy’s little girl (always will be). He taught me to be giving and compassionate, as did my mom, they were always and still are a united front. They have been happily married for over 40 years just to each other.
I had a completely normal childhood. I had friends and fights with siblings. I made good grades and a few not so good. I played sports but did not excel, I was right smack dab in the middle. Which is why I probably always wanted to be original because I was just normal. But I did not have to go through psychoanalysis because I was normal it was fine.
I remember from a very young age wanting to have children. People would ask “What do you want to be when you grow up”? All I knew is that I wanted to be a MOM! I guess I just wanted the life that I had because it was good. I had a friend that lived down the street from me, a little boy, I dearly loved him. His mom told me not too long ago that she remembered a particular instance on her back porch when we were playing together. I was sitting on the back porch with about 5 baby dolls and as her son, my friend would walk up I would say “Honey, I am so happy your home! I just had another baby, then I would proceed to pull another baby out from between my legs and say “Here’s another one.” I remember that I was about 4 years old. YEP that’s where it all began….
What a great idea for a Blog.
With the state of society today, any help parents can get is certainly welcome.
I look forward to learning more from your experiences.
Thank you. I plan to blog a new chapter weekly. I actually wrote a book called Just a Mom. Instead of trying to have it published, paying an agent and dealing with rejection I thought I could just bypass it all and blog the book a little at a time. I don’t think I have all the answers, believe me I don’t, I’m just a mom. However, sometimes a different mom’s perspective can help! Please check the website again in the next few days I will have the next chapter up. Thanks for your comment.
Lori
Lori,
As you know, my calling was to be “just a mom”, too. It took me a while to shift from the “just roll up your sleeves and hit it head on by yourself” attitude that I was raised with, to one in which I put all my faith in God and followed His lead in taking my calling to wife and mother to a much higher level and much more rewarding experience. Even though my “babies” are 29 and 26 I am still teaching them many things, not the least being about my faith in God.
I believe your blog will fill a tremendous gap that stands between mother’s wanting to be and do their best and all the challenges that they face every day in trying to achieve that goal. In it’s face it seems very complicated and difficult, but at it’s core it is very simple…God at the center.
Your beauty and love is evident in your writing, and others will come to know Him through you. Thank you for your time and energy in sharing. May God continue to bless you, Erin and the kids in this endeavor as well as all who visit here and those who are still looking. I look forward to sharing your blog with others and visiting often. Joyce
Joyce,
Thank you so much for taking the time to check out the blog. Your words will ring true to so many moms. I have no doubt your children were able to benefit greatly from your love for them as well as your love of God. Thank you for your support and for still being that Mom that supports her children even though they are grown, it never stops you know, being a mom is forever.
Lori
Hey Lori,
This is so neat!! I am sure I will be checking in often. We have been counting down the days, hours, and minutes till Eli will see Spencer!!
Cyber hugs,
dana
Hi Lori,
I think your idea is really good. The story of how it all began, I can not believe that was you. I know that you had a really good family up bringing. I am looking forward to reading more.
Best of luck,
Sharon