Open for business

It begins.

While at residency, we were told that it would be a good idea to create a blog. I've been following a few friends on their blogs for many months now.  I never considered creating my own. I'm a pretty private person, opting for a long time not to get involved with Facebook because of the openness.  I can't even remember how I eventually made a Facebook page. It has been a wonderful tool for finding people I wanted to get back in contact with. Not to mention keep up with what is going on in their lives.

Here I am, creating a blog.  I'm going to think of it as a public diary of sorts.  A place to explore and express my thoughts and feelings about this new journey I'm on.  Being careful to sanitize and process what I post before posting it.

How did I come up with the name?  Well, glad you asked. :)  While at residency, Dr. Sells said to my new cohort that God was going to give us a new name.  I think tears automatically fell from my face.  The path to being accepted into the program is a post in and of itself.  It definitely speaks to God's providence.  I never dreamed that I would be working on a doctorate.  My father, upon hearing this and already knowing what he was going to say, said I was a "professional student."  I laugh.  His quips always pop into my head along the way.  They make me smile sometimes, and other times make me cry.  My dad is another post for another time.

Right now I'm just trying this thing out.  Casting my net to see what comes up.  I truly believe things happen for a reason, that there is purpose in all that happens and all that we do.

Welcome to the glimpse of my life.  My hope is that someone will be blessed by the things that I share.  My ultimate goal is hoping that someone will draw closer to the One who holds me in the palm of His hand.

Relying on Him,
Kristen