Five Years Later

Five years later, I am writing this blogpost from the screened porch of our new home, overlooking a North Carolina golf course on a beautiful August evening!  From our home in Fairfax, I launched this blog in the summer of 2016, feeling nudged by God’s Spirit to share thoughts about life and its proximity to God’s timeless writing, the Bible.  I aimed to write for those who might not read Scripture that often or understand its relevance to daily living.

Blogs vary greatly.  “A Writer’s Daughter” allowed me to publish short articles on a public platform, but it wasn’t a focused dialog.  As you may have noticed, I didn’t schedule posts.  I contributed regularly enough for my readers to know that I hadn’t vanished from the earth.  2020 was my least consistent year of writing.  The onslaught of deeply divisive controversaries last year, made it difficult to address lighter topics and this blog is not meant to take sides, other than to stand fully with God’s perfect Word.

Technology challenged me the most as a blog writer.  My main difficulties and frustrations came from learning the software and preparing a post to finally publish.  A few entries flopped from a posting and graphics standpoint, but I accepted those failures as a humbling process from the Lord.  If this blog is His work, then He determines its success.  Speaking of success, bloggers can track stats.  I get a count of views for each post.  At times, I sigh that I haven’t reached the “millions” that my friend Cynthia envisioned, but again, my goal is to follow-through with faith, not keep records.

I plan to forge ahead with blog-style writing.  Sometimes my father asks me if I will write a book.  For now, I will continue these short posts and leave authoring a book to another inspiration.  I thank each of you for reading “A Writer’s Daughter.”  I love your comments and welcome your suggestions.   With five years behind me and a new coastal locale, I am hoping to update my theme colors and feature photo.  Expect a new look next time “A Writer’s Daughter” pops up.  And remember that my writing clearly trumps my photography and design skills.

May God continue His good work (Philippians 1:6).                                            Godspeed to all as we journey on, Brenda

My feature photo from the last five years is of a stack of journals and planners I’d written.  The design theme appeared in dark, woodsy hues. My new photo will be of a stack of books with a more coastal color scheme.

Author: Brenda Proulx

Wife, mother and grandmother, educator and someone who thinks about the things I observe. I am the daughter of a writer; my dad's career was in the field of journalism. More significantly, I am God's child, a person believing in Jesus Christ and in His timeless Word. Blogging is new to me but I feel like I've always had a pen in my hand. I jot notes in my planner, mark papers, underline verses, write many letters, and occasionally draft articles for work or church. When I am not holding a pen, I am probably cuddling a mug of coffee.

5 thoughts on “Five Years Later”

  1. I understand how you feel. During this time of covid, I’ve had trouble trying to write my blog as well. I hope to get back to it, as the Lord provides time and energy.

    Although I haven’t always had time to read your posts, I’m always blessed when I do.

    One thing I’ve learned over the years writing my blog is that I benefit personally from carefully thinking through and trying to communicate to others what I’m learning from the Lord. So, even if no one else ever reads it, it’s a means of spiritual growth for me to write it.

    Please keep writing!

  2. I always love to hear your thoughts – always refreshing. And can’t wait to see the new graphics and photos. Hugs!

  3. Great to read your blog again and that you are now settled in your new home.
    Look forward to visiting you sometime soon.
    Hugs and Blessings
    Marjorie

  4. It’s always good to read your blog and feel we are a bit in touch. I hope you are enjoying your new home near the ocean!

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