In the beginning...

There's nothing like the relief you feel when starting up a blog (or small business, or naming a baby, or a puppy, or anything else) when you finally find "the name". You may spend hours, days, or weeks, laboring over the decision, hoping to find that one name that perfectly fits the vision you have for your little seedling of an idea. When genius finally strikes, the relief comes like a flood. It washes over you like cool water on a hot summer day and there is such bliss.

I just experienced that wonderful moment this afternoon. Euphoria followed. As did a brief nap. And now here I am, ready for the next step: The first post. If I can get through this part, I will join the ranks of millions of bloggers across the world. It makes one feel small, and insignificant, doesn't it? I am not doing anything new. Do I really have anything special to offer? One can hope, but really I think it just comes down to a matter of proper wrapping. So let's hope my bows shine and my paper is nice and crinkly (and biodegradable, too)!

So the big question in your mind may be, "What can I expect to find here in future posts?" Frankly, your guess is probably as good as mine at this point! If you read my "About Me" section you know that I am a Christian housewife, and work with my husband in his natural health consulting business, so you can safely assume you will find posts pertaining to natural health. I also write articles for NaturalNews.com, which can be found here. I plan on posting extended versions of some of the articles I write for Natural News here as well. They allow articles of only up to 600 words and it's not uncommon for me to have more to say on a subject than I can with only 600 words! We eat a low-carbohydrate diet, and I am always experimenting with new recipes, often made up as I go. I love food, nature, staying active (though it remains a challenge for me), friends, babies, cooking, caring for my home and husband, and learning new things. I love learning how to do things in safe, natural ways. I am a relatively new transplant to the beautiful state of Missouri, and I have a lot to learn about gardening in a new climate, but plan on posting about what I'm learning as I go as I attempt to care for my first Missouri vegetable garden this year. Hailing from south Texas, I feel more than a little unsure of how to deal with the strange, sticky soil here and the longer, significantly colder winters.

So let's raise our imaginary glasses to a successful blog and all-things-natural!