Simple Life...What does it mean?

I don't know about you, but growing up whenever I would hear the word simple, it was a positive thing, something I looked forward to. A simple question, a simple answer, or even a simple math problem (there is no such thing once you pass 6th grade math). Even a simple life seemed appealing to me at times. Now that I am grown and I have a family of my own, there are days that seem everything but simple.

The word simple, by definition, means:

sim·ple 

adj. sim·pler, sim·plest

1. Having or composed of only one thing, element, or part, 2. Not involved or complicated; easy: 3. Being without additions or modifications; mere 4. Having little or no ornamentation; not embellished or adorned 5. Not elaborate, elegant, or luxurious.  6. Unassuming or unpretentious; not affected. 7. a. Having or manifesting little sense or intelligence. b. Uneducated; ignorant. c. Unworldly or unsophisticated. 

Out of the several definitions listed here my eyes are drawn to number 7a. What most people don't know is that Sophie's life, up to this point, has been anything BUT simple. Heck, even Shane's life for that matter. To simply put it, we lead a very un-simple life!

As you continue with me on this long, narrow, sometimes dark, and winding path, I can assure you that I will also share the beautiful, happy, and sometimes comical moments we encounter as a family. I do admit, we laugh everyday, even if it is to keep from crying!

Bare With Me

As I sit here and begin to type, I am hoping that people will be interested enough to read what I write. I am not a writer by profession, but with things the way they are in our lives right now, I need an outlet. This seems to be the healthiest outlet I can think of right now. Well, besides working out. I definitely don't have the time or energy for that right now and it shows.

My intentions for this blog are to just update, inform, and to educate my friends that want to be part of our lives. The only thing that I ask, if I may, is that what you read here, share here unless it is a personal email or inbox message on FB. We don't share our lives with everyone, especially the trials we have faced recently. Please be respectful. 

So, as I embark on this journey, I beg of you to just, Bare With Me!