Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Beginnings

Well this is the beginning. The beginning of my blog! I have been a "blurker" for a long time, I confess. I have so enjoyed getting glimpses into so many people's lives that I may not have seen otherwise. It's so fun to see pictures, get recipes, hear people's different struggles and get updates from out-of-towners! I just thought I didn't have the time (which I'm still not sure how often I'll get to update) or the creativity to have my own blog. But tonight I had to create a blog as a requirement for one of my classes and, realizing how easy and fun it is, I decided to do a personal one as well! So here we go!

This week was also the beginning of my senior year at ODU. I'm on the third day in, and I'm already pulling my hair out. It's not going to be an easy semester. With three English classes and two history classes I'll basically have my nose buried in one book or another at every waking (and some not so waking) moment. There will be many late nights and days where I'm scrambling to get dinner and housework accomplished and papers completed, and there will probably be some tears. But God will give me the grace to accomplish what he has called me to. He will be faithful to sustain me. This I know. I am so grateful that He has blessed me with a husband who is so gracious and understanding! Steve has been so supportive and encouraging to me this week as I've started back. He continually asks what he can do for me, gives me massages, and he's told me that he'll even cook dinner for me if I need him to! He's such a sweetie :)

8 comments:

erin said...

Hey Abbey, so fun that you started a blog. I'll be checking in often!

Rebekah said...

Hey sis! Really super cute! Hope you had a stupendous day. I love you!

Katherine M. said...

Dear Abbey, I'm happy that you are blogging now. I know Daddy Don and Grandmere will love seeing pictures and knowing some of your thoughts. You've been doing so well at loving and serving Steve. You are an inspiration to me. You know I'm praying for you as you embark on this busy academic season. Remember God generously gives wisdom when we ask(James 1:5). He is near to you and will keep you. Let these true words encourage your heart and may your love for your Savior be what those who meet you are most aware of concerning you. Much love---

Lizzy said...

Dearest Ab ~ Hey there! Sooo glad to see that you have officially joined the blogging world!! Can't wait to gain a peek into your life as a new wife and soon-to-be college grad!! Go girl! love you and may the Lord continue to pour out His all-sustaining grace generously upon you. (o:

Kate Van said...

This will be great Ab, being able to chat via blogs. I've been praying for you!

AmyB said...

Abbey! Welcome to the blog world!!! So glad to be able to keep up with what's going on with you guys!!

Billie said...

I was very excited to see your name in Kate's comments and to learn that you too have a blog. I will be checking it often. I hope you have a great day.

Anonymous said...

Just checking to see if I can comment. Love, G