I’m Coming Out of the Closet Today
This is a very, very special post..intended for all of my dear friends..that means YOU!
Today is a very special day for me..it’s my Birthday! Usually I just like to let my Birthday come and go without a fuss..but today, when I woke up to all of your wonderful “Happy Birthdays!” on Facebook I was sooo blessed! Thank you to all of you for taking time to bless me!
As I read all of your Birthday wishes, a very heavy burden came upon my heart. The kind that God won’t let you escape..you know that kind..and He spoke deeply to me and said “Shari, it’s time for you to come out of the closet today.” Normally this is the kind of thing that would make me panic inside..but not today..it’s my Birthday…the day God created me..the day God ordained my path and plan for my life….sooo..
I first want to say I am very sorry for keeping this secret from you for so long…
I have not really been in contact with many of even my most special peeps this past year because I have been Blogging! I’ve been writing and writing and writing at every spare moment I have…I’m obsessed and it’s all God’s fault (well sorta). He has placed a burden on my heart to WRITE! Sometimes I write nonsense, sometimes I write good stuff, sometimes I’m a commercial..but most of all I write about what God has placed on my heart…to Glorify Him…I pray it does.
In the process I hope to make a little $$ to pay for all the “stuff” that it takes to help raise my kids 🙂
Sooo I have not kept up on my personal Facebook and have spent lots of time on my blog Facebook. I’ve been really shy about letting anyone really know about my blog..don’t ask me why..just one of those things. My big kids and a couple others have encouraged me to share but…well I just felt dumb or something…there I said it!
But when I woke up this morning to all of my wonderful birthday wishes I was convicted beyond measure and missing everyone sooo much that I felt it was time to come out of the closet today.
After all it’s my special day isn’t it? I can do what I want today right?!
I pray that you all will forgive me for my neglect of my very dear friendships. You all truly mean sooo much to me!
Leave me a comment ok..even if it’s a mean nasty one..not really..
I’m so sorry I missed your birthday. I thought we were connected on FB. Well, happy happy belated birthday to you.
Oh no worries Donna and thank you very much!
Happy Belated Birthday! I’m so pleased to find your blog – (I found you through a comment on Jenny on the Spot – who is one of my favorite bloggers also) So glad that you are out of the closet and I look forward to reading your words of wisdom, laughter and yes, even the commercials!
Hi Mary Beth!! So happy you found me too! Yes I’ve come out of the closet 😀 LOL It’s so nice to touch base with you and thank you so much for supporting me 🙂 Blessings!
I hope you had a wonderful birthday!
I know how it is when you want to keep your blog life and your regular life a little separate… Sometimes that is hard to do!
Happy Birthday wonderful lady!!!!
Happy Birthday, Shari!!!!!!!!!!!! Yesterday was my niece’s birthday. (She turned 8) Today at the mall, I saw someone write the date down, and I thought, “It’s someone’s b-day today, but I am not sure whose.” 🙂
Must’ve been yours that I was thinking of. Hope it’s been a fantastic day! (I went out to lunch to celebrate. Even though I didn’t know.)
LOL thank you for the birthday wishes Mari!! I’m so glad you went out to lunch for me! It was delicious! 😉 You are too funny my sweet friend! Have a blessed week!
Happy Birthday Shari, So glad to the Lord put us together at dotMom. You are a blessing!! So glad God gave you the blogging nudge. You are great at it!!
Hi Deb! Thank you so much! I’m so glad too AND I was just thinking about you today! 🙂 You are so sweet..hope all is well in your corner of the world 🙂 Blessings!
Well, Happy Birthday Shari! You are one of the nicest friends that I’ve met online. 🙂 No…you SHOULD NOT feel dumb at all! I enjoy your blog and what you write. You and a couple of other friends that I’ve met have encouraged me to get back to reading my Bible and praying. Yep, it’s true! I’m being totally honest here lol
I hope you have a fantastic day! Go out and enjoy yourself. You deserve it. =)
Aww Tammy you are sooo sweet <3 You are such a blessing to me and I'm so happy to have met you too! I'm glad that my blog has been an encouragement to you! You have a great weekend too! Blessings!
Happy birthday to a friend and inspiration! May you enjoy many more decades of God’s grace and favour. I am sending many hugs and love from across the ocean.
Have a super blessed day today Shari!
Oh Ugochi you Rock! Thank you for your sweet friendship and your inspiring Godly words! Blessings to you my friend!
Have a wonderful Birthday! I understand about the writing being an obsession. When God put stuff on your heart to say, you just want to get it out! 🙂 Blessings to you on this day.
Hi Rebekah! Thank you for the Birthday wishes! May the Lord bless you! 🙂
Blessed Birthday Shari! I’m sure your friends wouldn’t mind. After all, you were being obedient to God and no one can say anything about it. Have a wonderful birthday and keep on blogging 😉
Thank you Fauzi 🙂 You are so sweet..Yes we are to please God and not man..that is for sure..I have just felt badly that it has kind of taken over rather than just been a “part” of my world 🙂 Blessings to you!
Happy Birthday, Shari Lynn!!!
Celebrating with you in my heart….
….thanking God for making us BlogFrog “friends” and “sisters” in Christ….
….praying that your birthday overflows with simple joys, heart delights, treasured moments, and the Lord’s brightest blessings!!!
P.S. ~ By the way….I just LOVE your profile photo = )
You look just like another close friend and dear sister in Christ that I have here in MN!!
Just so you know… I think you are the best ever!!!! Happy Birthday! I love you, my very dear friend! Im so thankful God put you in my life!