Welcome!

Well, here it is, my blog started at last! At the moment it doesn't look at all how I want it to, but as a blog novice I'm on a steep learning curve here, so bear with me.

I have felt for a while now that I should be blogging. I have so much going on in my life and I know that I am not alone in the problems and difficulties I face, that I felt assured blogging about my situations could help others and perhaps give me some perspective at the same time.

I was unsure about whether to give up my real identity, but being a Christian (hence the blog title) I prayed about it and felt it would be better to remain anonmyous. It means I can talk about my situations with perhaps greater openness than I could if I were identified, but it also provides anonymity to those who are mentioned in the blog. I should add that I'm aware there is a blog out there called The Anonymous Christian, that hasn't posted for a while. It's not me! But I only saw the other blog after I'd created this one, so apologies for using the same title.

I've no doubt that more personal information will emerge through the blog as time goes on, but I can start by telling you that I am married, a parent of 4 kids (2 boys and 2 girls ageing 7 to 14) and a dog (plus a lot of goldfish in the garden pond). We run our own business, started last year. I've been a Christian for as long as I can recall, but am still learning every day. And I face a lot of issues about which I shall probably post. They range from minor issues like wanting to get a lawnmower fixed on its warranty instead of having to pay (it is under warranty and should be repaired as such, but they're being a bit funny), to dealing with large debts and healing from abuse (sorry a bit serious for first post : ) ).

I do believe God wants us all healed completely and free from all that would seek to bind us, but I'm not quite walking in freedom I believe is mine, in many areas. I hope that you'll join me on what I feel will be an adventure. And for any that have ever sat and wondered at a glorious sunset or sunrise, I do believe that given a chance, He is a God who loves an opportunity to show off. And besides, I have, despite all the rubbish I've know in my life, have a deep under-pinning belief that He loves us. After all, he sent Jesus, didn't he? Enough said.

I'd love to hear from you out there in cyber-world, looking for answers or searching for hope. Feel free to drop me a line : )