Fridays on the front porch

Hello my friends,

Finally my foray into the blogosphere! I have been tempted to leap on-line with my ramblings for years and here I am. I started a family newsletter hoping to feed my writing/sharing desire. I find myself every month needing 2 extra pages to say everything I want to say ;-) I plan to use my blog "Grace Meets Girl" to digest all my new adventures. In about 6 weeks I begin the formal training as a postulant to become a Vocational Deacon in the Episcopal Church. I have spent the past 2 years in formal discernment and before that years in personal discernment. It was during a Centering Prayer experience that I no longer could try to excuse my way out of my call. It took me a few years to gather the courage to answer His call, but here I am. Once I answered my call and got out of God's way to do His will with my life things have been exciting and daring. Never have I lived so far out of my comfort zone in this life as I have in following my Savior's lead.

I imagine I will spend time here discussing theology, ministry and all things liturgical. I imagine I will share stories of being called to ordained ministry while still honoring my first calling as wife and mother. I will share my love for my favorite book, the Holy Bible, I will pray, share poems, authors, art and music that inspire me. I love the arts and the artists who share their talents with those like me who can only admire their gifts. I will share my favorites and my experiences as I learn to live into God's call for my life. I will share my ministry and invite you to join me.

While it is my story that I will share it is God's story that we all live into. You and I are the Beloved of our Creator. I look forward to your comments and discourse so that we might grow together in God's Love and Truth.

Blessings, Holly