How do I start a post like this? I guess I just need to say it: I (Leigh) am going to be stepping away from Impress Your Kids. My heart is breaking over this, but I know it is what is best for me and my family right now…
I have been struggling with balance for a while – balancing time with my family and time with the computer, and the computer has been winning lately. Thankfully, the Lord is merciful and good – He is opening my eyes once again to my real purpose here (how many times will it take, Lord, until I really learn?). My purpose is to be a mom to my boys, a wife to my hubby, a keeper of my home.
I wish that I could say that Impress Your Kids works into that picture for me, but that’s one of the parts I cannot balance. Looking at all the other crafty blogs out there puts me into hyper-mode to create fun and perfect crafts, which makes me laugh, because I have two very strong-willed boys that do not have my same vision of perfection. I either spend all my time doing the crafts and editing pictures and posting, or feeling bad because I haven’t posted everything that we’re doing (some I can’t post, because they are not my original ideas – so then I feel bad for not having time to do what I want to for the blog. Vicious cycle).
I don’t think I’m stepping away forever… but I do need to be obedient to the Lord, and I don’t know when He will have me being able to come back. Amanda has told me that I can post again whenever I get the blogging itch – and you know that once you’re a blogger for any length of time, you start to think in blog posts… so chances are I’ll be back with something fun (and hopefully imperfect) that I can share with you all! And I’ll still keep up with you guys through your blogs and the BlogFrog community, too.
Here’s the best news, though – Impress Your Kids will continue on and be blessed! Amanda is absolutely fabulous (as you all know), and her love for the Lord and her kids is amazing. I believe the Lord has used IYK and Amanda (He has definitely used them in my life – I love you, my friend!), and He will continue to use this place to impress His word on all of our hearts.
May God bless you richly…. until we meet again.
Leigh- I know this was a hard decision to make but I’m sure God will bless your choice to prioritize during this time! Look forward to seeing you pop in when you can!!
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Leigh, I’m so sad (for us) to hear that you’re stepping away, but APPLAUD your decision to follow the Lord’s leading. He will surely bless it!
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Leigh, I have tears in my eyes. You are amazing. And your boys are SO blessed to have you IMPRESSING them all the time!
xo
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Many blessings as you journey onward – on the path He has placed before you!
I’m sad–selfishly–that you are stepping away, b/c I can always relate so much to the things you post. But as a mother of two boys who struggles to balance it all, I completely understand. Thank you for your honesty and commitment to serving Him.
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Inspiring! I often feel discouraged by the way blog writers appear to have it all together. I barely have time to read one or two posts a day and I wonder “how on earth can these women have time to do all this stuff and write about it, too?!” I’m glad to know that you are keeping it real, evaluating your priorities, and following the Lord. God bless you and your family
I JUST was turned on to this blog! Sorry to hear you’re moving on, but I totally understand. I’m happy to hear the blog will continue 🙂