Actually, it's meant to mirror one I already have, but more accessible for the non-xangan world and more selective. If you are a subscribing xangaziser, maybe you'd rather check things out over at www.xanga.com/betsyjoy, but for now, this will do.
I had started my original "betsyjoy" identity online almost exactly three years ago this month (wow! that's longer than I thought!) as a place to journal more intentionally about my internal life than my external "social" xanga. It's been wonderful. Going back to past entries has revealed that God certainly is weaving a beautiful tapestry with my life, Himself as the master thread, with many themes and developments growing out of itself.
I choose to blog online for a couple of reasons. First, it's incredibly practical for a writer like myself. I'm never sure when my next muse will be, and it's wonderful to be able to access my journal from anywhere in the world(!) and know it's not going to get lost or misplaced or damaged somehow.
Second, I enjoy "publishing" the things that I write: I express things in my writing similar to how I express myself in worship with you all on Sunday morning. It's a communal thing. I want to share my heart because we are a body of people who care about each other. Some of you I've never met, or have rarely talked to, while others are dear friends who know how to read between the lines. :)
Third, I'm starting this blog particularly because I am entering a new chapter of my life that I hope you'll enjoy following. I'm a Barnabas Team Leader next fall-- (no clue what that is? Check out at Calvin's website) and just yesterday I found out which dorm I've been placed in: Kalsbeek-Huizenga. This dorm is unique from the others because it is intentionally diverse, with students from all over the world with many different backgrounds. I'm honored and priviledged to be chosen to act in a central role of bringing together this community. Things are starting to really get moving, so I'd appreciate prayers as I anticipate a few orientation sessions while juggling end-of-semester assignments. It can be pretty stressful!
I have a lot of hopes, expectations, and curiousity. There is a lot of uncertainty, yet-- even with questions answered, there's always a dozen more questions that follow. But I say that remembering a message I gave while in Yellowstone National Park last summer-- God is able to work most creatively in uncertainty. What He comes up with is more than enough, and far greater than I could ever dream of :)
[betsy and eric at the beach last weekend!]
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