where we stand. currently.
And this is what we’ve decided.
(And I say “we” because this is not a decision I desire to make alone and I am gratfeulgratefulgrateful that my husband and I are able to discuss this together and to make a decision for our family from a united stand point. More miracle and grace than we deserve.)
You don’t have to agree with me.
And I hope I can express this plainly.
The truth is . . . I love writing this blog.
I love the literal process of reflecting on my day each evening and tip-tap-typing my way through all that did and did not happen.
I love having moments during my day that I want to cry at the lunacy of a situation but instead I have a rewarding thought, “Well, at least this will make a funny post.”
I love having a record of the simple history of our lives as a family.
The truth is . . . There is terrible sinfulness in this world.
There are people who can pervert beautiful moments.
There are adults who abuse children.
There live among us humans who pursue the path of the devil himself.
The truth is . . . There is no perfect safety in this world.
There is no way to completely protect oneself from the dangers that living creates.
There is only leaning on a knowledge that doesn’t arise from the depths of my feelings.
There is only placing my security and the security of my most beloved family in the hands of God.
The truth is . . . We do not want to allow one person consumed by darkness to extinguish all the light.
We don’t want to be afraid.
We don’t want to cower.
We don’t want our lives to be dictated by the perversions of another person.
As a family, Kevin and I feel that we have already been called to be a little unconventional.
People in the grocery store ask me if I am running a daycare.
We homeschool our children because the traditional system has not worked for our family.
Sometimes we falter and buck the system just for the sake of bucking the system.
We couldn’t be mainstream if we tried.
Whatever mainstream even means.
The bottom line is . . . I am going to maintain the blog pretty much in the same format I have always been maintaining it.
If a google search sends a broken person my way, that person won’t find unclothed pictures of our kids.
I will monitor the stats on the blog more regularly.
I will practice cautiousness and discretion as I deem appropriate.
But I will not let fear or deprivation steal what is good and beautiful from our family.
10 Comments
Rachel
Yay!
Because I would miss you.
Lecia
Lacy,
I have not been here in forever. This is Lecia (Lisa) from the old FC homeschool group. (or better known as Erica and Ryan's mom.) You have beautiful family, your children are getting so big and Riley, she is turning into a beautiful young lady. Please tell her hello for us.
Sorry you have been dealing with worries over your blog. I sometimes worry about the same thing concerning my blog. Sounds as if you and Kevin have prayed about this and have made a decision based on that. Sad that our word is so sin-stained that we must worry over such.
nikkie
would you send me a message in regards to blocking the blog from search engines, please?
i am going to try that.
glad you came to this decision. i love reading what you write.
Helen Rutrough
I know this was a hard decision for you and Kevin to make and something very close to your heart because the safety of your children comes first. But may I just say my selfishness is glad you made the decision you did because I love your style of blog writing and also keeping up with your family!!! May the Lord bless and keep your family safe.
Gail Johnson
I kdon't know what happened that made you rethink this but am glad you are going to continue. Your blog is a joy to most everyone who reads it or hears about it. i can see/hear you learning and growing in each blog. I love the way you revel in your family. More should do that. I am sorry for whatever it was that caused you to doubt doing this. I agree there is evil out there and you can curl up and pull the door shut or you can continue to live and be cautious and prepared for life. You go girl. Glad too Kevin is with you on this.
hilary
like!
Ali
Well said, Lacey. I have known too many people who miss so because of fear. I am also convinced that we can draw bad energy, people and events to us by being too fearful. I applaud your stand!
Kara
I hear ya! I have tried both private and public blogging, and private is just not the same! People don't want to take the time to sign up for a password to be able to read a private blog, which makes it hard to feel like you're really a part of the blogging community! And I must say I'm a little relieved, since I enjoy reading about your family! 🙂
shelley
Sounds perfect . . . or as perfect as this world gets : ).
TJ
Sounds like you've given this a lot of thought and prayer!
When I read this, I thought of Psalm 4:8 and Proverbs 3:21-26 for you.
Sleep well! =)