Have you told THE TRUTH yet?

***Note:
I don't generally have music playing on my blog because I, personally, can't read and listen. But I did add this song today ... just because. If you want to listen while you read, hit play.
(FYI: The video is insignificant to the post)

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It may be hard to understand, but

it's been a sad and serious 24 hours

as I've contemplated my blog.

Last night I had some time all alone.
I found myself in deep thought and reflection.
It led me to that age old question...

It was then I realized there is one

TRUTH
we all have to eventually face head on.
That is, to be able to say without apology:
" This is who I am."

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I am...
a WIFE.
Becoming one, was the single greatest event in my life. In the past 20 years we have become perfectly bonded. To pretend I'm not completely in love with Jeff ... would be a betrayal of who I am.

I am...
a MOTHER.
My two sons should not be here, they are both a grand miracle. Miracles change and define our lives. To pretend my miracles haven't done that ... would be a betrayal of who I am.

I am...
a SISTER.
No doubt about that one. I have 6 brothers whom I adore, along with their families. To pretend they don't exist ... would be a betrayal of who I am.

I am...
a MORMON.
I am not ashamed of that and I will never deny it. The things I believe have directed my life. To pretend I'm not a member ... would be a betrayal of who I am.

I am...
a GRANTSVILLIAN.
(It's a great new word)
I love this small town, MY small town. I can drive down any street and know I am loved by someone there. To pretend I'm not eternally grateful for that ... would be a betrayal of who I am.

I am...
a Grantsville COWBOY.
I loved going to Grantsville High, where everybody knew my name and I knew their's. I love that my sons love it there too. To pretend that doesn't matter to me ... would be a betrayal of who I am.

~ and last but most certainly not least ~

I am...
a BLOGGER.
I love to write. It brings me joy. I love to take pictures and attach stories to them, stories no one will remember if someone doesn't record them. I want that someone to be me. I want a record of what I love most and what made me
WHO I AM.

So after lots and lots of thought, to much thought!

I have decided that to give up my blog ...

would be a betrayal of who I am.

I am...
Krista Hutchins.

... with no apologies.

Dearest Friends,

Thanks for all your support, sweet words and advice. Know that I have listened, learned and followed. In the last 24 hours, you have blessed my life more than you know.

I love you all!