Introduction

Welcome to my blog! I started my blogging journey back in 2013.  At that time, I was not sure what it would become but the plan was to share my life story within regular posts.  I have taken breaks throughout the years for various reasons. If I'm being honest, the main reason would be due to fear and being afraid of sharing private stories with the world.  Here I am, 10 years later, and have recently found a new passion for writing again. I have committed myself to posting every Tuesday (for at least one year).  The plan is to continue to share my life experiences, mixed in with inspiration I've received from reading God's word. Some may think my writings are too religious or churchy, and I get that. I've been where you are if you are thinking that. My hope for you is that you read my blog with an open mind and heart.  I am not here to brag about my life.  I am writing to share my truths, and to give you hope.  I am sure that many of you have gone through similar struggles and may not realize that there is hope for a better future.

If my story helps just one person find God and therefore find peace, love, and hope, then I've accomplished my goal. I have fulfilled my purpose.  

Here is my original introduction, written in August 2013:

Well, I have officially joined the dorky world of blogging.  This is the age of sharing your whole life story with perfect strangers via various social networks, so I guess I will just participate in the cultural norm and add my two cents on my version of the world.  It seems somewhat self absorbed to talk about yourself every day.  However, I want to be a 'real' writer someday, so, I guess, this is my first stab at it.  This blog will basically be a journal of my life.  I am a little woman with a BIG mind that needs a place to unwind; hence the name of my title (shout out to Carina Hubbard for the name idea). I've lived through so many life experiences, I truly think I can relate to most anyone out there.  Just ask me, and I've probably been through it.  I'm not really sure what will wind up on here, but I plan to share just about everything.  I do not think that God puts us through what we can handle, as some people like to say, but I do think that he helps us through what life (sometimes caused by our own mistakes) throws at us.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I cherish the opportunity to share my story and to give you hope. There is so much more to life than just the physical aspects of it- and that should be obvious to us all.  So, why not take the time to think about it some more and open your mind to the possibility?

Bottom line: As my dad always says, there is a God, he knows your name, and he wants to talk.

Love y'all!!

-Lyrica