Used to be ...

I started this blog over a year ago. I named it "Reluctant Mother of the Bride". At the time I was helping my oldest daughter plan her wedding, and I was ... well a reluctant MOB. I was feeling very overwhelmed by the whole experience. After all, one of the major players in the planning is the MOB. If things go right, you graciously accept the accolades ... if not ...


I have never been one to be in the spotlight. My college major was Theater Art. Not Acting, mind you. No way, behind the scenes was good enough for me. I have always been a shy person. No, maybe that is wrong. I was almost terrified of people. Especially authority figures. Most of this stemmed from my childhood, I would learn in my 40's.


Life or possibly fate, however seems to put into your life things that make you face your fears. You may chose to ignore them, or you can meddle through and see what's on the other side. Sometimes you get dragged through it kicking and screaming. No matter how it happens, eventually you can look back and say ... wow, I made it.

Well, I made it through the MOB experience. It had some major problems at the last minute, and the "kids" almost called off the wedding. But the "show" went on, and it was wonderful. I was and am proud of my daughter & her new husband.

So now the title does not seem right ... I have morphed it into a "new" name. I hope to put my thoughts here, even if no none else ever reads it. That's ok. I'll know it exists.