About

UPDATE: Once upon a time, this blog was entitled, “Not Your Typical Pastor’s Wife” because, well, I was a pastor’s wife (and not so typical). That has all changed. I am no longer the pastor’s wife, not because I’m not his wife, but because he’s no longer a pastor (at least not at the moment…I’m sure he will be again one day). It’s a new chapter, a fresh start with lots of things to discover and learn. I hope you’ll join me. (Grab my feed! Don’t know what RSS is? Check out RSS in Plain English for a quick explanation.)

About Me
Well, I suppose you should know the truth about me from the get-go. I tend toward pessimism. Oh OK, maybe I’m firmly planted there. I’ve always been a “the glass is half empty” type but I’m trying to change that. I don’t know why I am the way I am, but I figure there are two ways to deal with it: I can take personal responsibility or I can blame my parents. I’m leaning toward blaming my parents. Less work that way. (Did I mention I can be a little sarcastic too?)

Oh yeah, I’m also the pastor’s wife. Personally, I think being a pastor’s wife is just plain weird…and a little confusing. There’s no way to be the wife of the pastor without being The Pastor’s Wife. But what exactly does it mean to be The Pastor’s Wife? That’s what I want to know. Knowing that would really make things a whole lot more clear for me. But, the fact is, I have no idea what I’m doing, so I just wing it.

One very cool thing about being The Pastor’s Wife though, is watching the God of the universe reach down and touch the lives of broken, hurting, hungry people (myself included) and transform them into individuals with renewed life here on earth and new hope for all eternity.

About this Site

There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to my blogging. Sometimes I post several times a week, sometimes I post once every two weeks. Sometimes I don’t post for months. There are two reasons for this. First, I hate writing; it gives me stress. That’s the truth. I started this blog not because I like writing but because it seemed like everyone else had a blog and I wanted one too. The second reason my blogging is so sporadic is because I don’t have very good stick-to-it-ive-ness, follow-through, discipline, focus, direction (or whatever else you want to call it). I lose interest in things quickly and I’m restless. I’m working on this too.

Also, I don’t respond to each email or every comment. I could tell you it’s because I’m a busy mom and pastor’s wife, but really, I have no good reason for this either. I do read every single thing you all contribute, though, and I love hearing what you have to say.

Misc
And oh yeah, I personally think those of us in America who call ourselves Christians really need to get serious about our faith. Despite my very less-than-perfect discipline, I’m deeply committed to pursuing a deep relationship with God. Why? For one, because there’s nothin’ like knowing the Creator of the Universe has got my back, but more importantly, because He is so. worth. the glory.

I certainly haven’t arrived anywhere, but this is a place I try to work it out. I’d be honored if you hung out.

P.S. As if the above wasn’t enough, you can also read 61 Random Things About Me.