For real??!!

I just happened to notice that THIS post is post #500 here at my Nitty.Gritty. blog. I kind of find that crazy! I mean, who am I to think I have anything interesting to post even once or twice...but 500? That's crazy. In a little more than a year and a half. Granted, I have posts of lots of pictures in there too...but still, I find that interesting.
Because, if you had asked me two years ago to keep a blog, I wouldn't have had a clue what you were even talking about, nor would I have thought I'd have the time, energy, or inspiration to write posts and share pictures and links of anything and everything!
Just shows me that really, our lives have depth and meaning and purpose and fun and so much to offer each of us if we pause and take the time to 'look at them' and enjoy them along the way.
I am still trying to figure out what my blog has turned out to be, or what the purpose of it is in my life and the lives of some of you who come here so frequently. It has definitely changed and evoloved and been a joy and sometimes 'trouble' for me too. But mostly I see it as simply my way to document my stories, me persepctives, my opinions, my journey of faith, my ordinary day-to-day events with my family, and some of the lessons that I get out of all of those things when I stop to reflect on life.
From aprons to grief. From buttercream to CAT scans. From laughter to tears. And of course, the way I lean on my God every step of the way...and still find times to enjoy a Starbuck's latte. =)
Life to me is a gift and a treasure that holds no guarantees from day to day...but still bursts with beauty and simple joys and opportunities at every single turn. That's the stuff that surprises and inspires me the most. And the fact that I have a place such as this blog, to record it and share it, makes me happy.
I hope Nitty.Gritty. continues to be thoughtful, funny, encouraging, challenging, and worthwhile from time no matter who stops by to read it. It's been my pleasure to share my life this way. And if you happen to have a great "definition" of what Nitty.Gritty. is to you...I'd love for you to share it with me! How fun it would be...to see what "nitty gritty" looks like from inside of you! =)
Thanks for reading 500 posts. =) You must be crazy to read them all...just as I'm crazy to post them all. Here's to enjoying the adventure that results in Nitty.Gritty. posts...maybe even 500 more.