Monday, October 31, 2011

My very first blog post....EVER!

Yes, it's true.  I've never blogged, and only recently started to discover this new world, thanks to Pinterest!  So, why would a 50 year old, non-techie want to start a blog?  My answer is simple I guess...I have alot to say..lol  The title of this blog, "All things beautiful" came to me the other night because I do love beauty.  I love to add beauty to everything I do, be it in my home, or the meals I make. I enjoy the beauty of God's creation, I love the beauty of music, and I believe women were created to add a unique beauty to this world.  My heart is to encourage girls and women of all ages to be just that!

I'm not Martha Stewart and I don't have the time or energy to focus too much on details.  So, I hope you find my posts to be doable and never overwhelming.  I saw a quote the other day that I want to remember and it's "let whatever you do today be enough."  How freeing is that?  As much as I'd like to be superwoman, I can't sustain it for very long.  Who wants a tired wife, mother, friend, etc.?  Sometimes, it's those little things we do that can't be measured in "accomplishment" that matter the most.  For instance, maybe a friend really needed that hour long conversation with me that ended up adding more beauty to this world than getting all the laundry done.

My last thought  for today as I put myself out there, is that music plays such an important part in my life.  I am a pianist and not a particularly good one, which means only my family gets to endure my playing.  But, I do enjoy music of all genres.  Lyrics and music speak to my soul, so I want to share a song with you written by Bethany Dillon titled "Beautiful".  This song has meant so much to me as a woman and I think the message is so very true....so take a listen and tell me what you think.



We are worthy of love, just the way we are!  We are beautiful, just the way we are!  "The King is enthralled by your beauty"....Psalm 45:11.   I love this verse and the very thought of it causes my heart to stir!

Enjoy your day, my friends!

Janis