Hi, I'm the Sun Porch Lady
Hi, I’m the Sun Porch Lady.
I
recently retired and while most of the world thinks that is a wonderful thing,
I've found it to be anything but wonderful. I've been going to school and/or
working since I was six years old so finding myself with nothing, but free time
is a whole new experience. I have no
structure, no daily schedule, and seemingly no purpose in my life. While that may sound like heaven, I believe
that Christians never retire. God just
repurposes them.
As I struggled to find new
purpose and bring some structure back to my life, I turned to writing. Over the years, I have often written
devotional thoughts or put various ideas to paper. I can’t say that I’ve ever been very good at
journaling but from time to time, I have written about events in my life that
taught me values or made me more aware of God working in my life.
So, to keep busy and hopefully
spark an interest in others I've decided to create this blog. I’m calling it
Musings from My Sun Porch because I spend 80% of my time there except in the
coldest part of the winter. My home
backs up to a wooded area, so from my Sun Porch I can hear and see much of
God’s creation, and it gives me joy to be there.
I hope that some of my
comments will bring joy to you as well. Now,
I must warn you that my interests are varied so I’m sure that the topics will
be as well. I’m an American history
buff. I love to read, especially mysteries,
and I love spending time with my friends, especially if involves a beach or a
competitive board or card game. Sports
have always been one of my passions, and I especially love watching baseball
and basketball when my great nephews are playing. I just wish that I was still in good enough
shape to join them. As a retired
attorney, I’m also interested in legal issues that affect Churches and
religious freedom. I’m also a retired
Church Business Administrator, so various laws and financial issues that affect
churches also grab my attention. My
greatest love is spending time in the Word and getting to know my God better,
which is why group Bible studies are also important to me.
All these interests have an
impact on my thoughts and ideas, so I am sure that my comments will jump from
one subject to another. You may have
more interest in some of my comments than others, but that’s okay. Hopefully, you won’t be bored, and you will
find some takeaways from time to time that you can apply to your own life.
Ultimately my goal is to
provide something that will encourage, support, inspire, provide direction, or
otherwise nurture someone. If what I
write has an impact on only one person that's okay because that means that I've
made a difference in someone’s life.
That gives me purpose, and I believe that is one thing that we were all
created for.
If any of this sounds interesting to you, then I hope you'll join me as I share my thoughts, my understandings, and my life with you. Welcome to my Sun Porch!
Micah 6:8
Sunporchlady! I am retired these past 20 years, so I do understand how you are feeling!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading your writings.
I love reading British mysteries and reading about the Civil War.
Thank you for your upcoming posts!
Ruth Ann Wolfe
See, ummm, read you Friday!!!
Ruth Ann, I'm so glad you will be able to stay connected to us this way!
DeleteCongrats on launching your blog! Looking forward to your posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteI am so glad I ran into you at the beauty shop because I throughly enjoy my mornings at your bible study. I am being enlightened by the discussions and the hospitality you show. Thank you for inviting me!
ReplyDeleteI also forgot to say how much I enjoy seeing people in a deep way and learn why God put stories in Genesis. I may be quiet but I am constantly learning.
ReplyDeleteBarb, so glad you are enjoying the Sun Porch Fellowship. We are all learning together and enjoying the fellowship.
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