Chris Buchan's Blog; Reaching for a freedom in Life that will allow me to be more like my Lord Jesus

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Au Revoir


“Au Revoir”

Ok I think a change in blogging is stirring. I have written this blog on and off for nearly 10 years and it started with me just wanting to share with “out there”, where I thought only those that were meant to read would find it. I never shared or advertised or even told anyone about it, it was just for me to vent, express my thoughts and as a result I learned so much about myself as I produced my deliberations while writing. I called it “Reaching for Freedom” because that’s what I felt I needed, freedom from fear of all that was occurring in my life. I realized from the beginning that God would be my companion on this journey that He would be the answer to every need and He was and is.

 However this journey of mine has begun a new season, the old has produced the new and I feel as though I need a new blog start as well. Maybe I’ll pop back and write once in a while as my ex still tries to shake the apple from the tree and rob my joy but on the whole, that part of my journey is over and a fresh new beginning of celebration and joy has begun.

The Lord showed me that I was like a dandelion and resembling a dandelion I had two parts to my life. The yellow flower of youth and beauty that grew bold and strong but in time withered and then the part that was reborn into the fluffy circular seed head of the dandelion, just as beautiful and with purpose as of the first but in an entirely altered way and dwelling.

So I’m ruminating on a new name and description, It will still be my thoughts and feelings, still a place to share, vent, and grow but about my new season in my life.

I’ve come up with “Defending the Dandelion”

The flower symbolism associated with the dandelion is: love me, affection returned; desire, sympathy, faithfulness, happiness and wishes come true. I think that describes me. My defenders are many. God told me to stop trying to justify myself that he was my defender, my protector, guard, supporter, advocate, and shield.  Another is Cliff, my husband, who also supports, loves and defends me. Therefore that’s why I’m naming my new blog “Defending the Dandelion”.

I hope you will follow me and check it out and enjoy my new home…

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