Welcome to The Blue Mug!
My name is Kristin and I so look forward to spending time with you. I am the wife to my husband of 22 years and the mother of our two school-age children, ages 9 and 11. Before becoming a mom, I spent the majority of my adult career working in the public schools as an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor. Later, I left the field of education in the search of my true calling, which, amongst a variety of pursuits, led me to write a book manuscript and then to start a small home-organizing business that kept me busy up until I embarked on this lifetime adventure called motherhood. It is here, in this beautiful, messy journey of being a mom, that I discovered art as a means of healing and self-expression.
Through my passage as a young woman encountering the pain of poorly developed coping skills, anxiety/depression, infertility and the diagnosis of our son’s autism, I now find myself humbled and in awe of God’s ability to transform the seemingly hard and ugly into His beauty. Eternally grateful for my faith in God, a faith nurtured throughout my childhood, I offer you my own awkward wanderings in the desire to share the grace and mercy that God provides in the midst of our struggles.
Warm mug in hand, I am delighted to have you join me here at The Blue Mug. Stay and linger for a while. Let us share our hearts in the warmth of His presence.
“For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20
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October 10, 2011 at 1:40 am
Cheryl Lafferty
I look forward to hearing your stories of grace and wisdom which will certainly help me in my “awkward” journey! Yay! The Blue Mug is finally open for business!
October 17, 2011 at 2:58 am
Moonyeen Rideout
Hello Kristin,
I enjoyed reading your first blog. What a wonderful way to share your faith in God’s grace and mercy throughout life’s challenges.
God looks for persistence – rather than perfection – in our walk with Him. I look forward to joining you at the The Blue Mug. By the way, how did you come up with the title, The Blue Mug? I like it.
November 21, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Suzanne P. Carrington
Dear Kristin,
Thank you so much for your inspirational story. I am so proud of you and Beth. May God’s blessings always be with you and your family always.
Much Love,
Aunt Susie
December 14, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Sarah Bravo
Hi Kristin,
I found out about your blog from your mom and I so look forward to reading it. It will probably be a big help for me as I too have young children and I am a teacher. I enjoy all aspects of my life but some days it’s just too much! I hope to stay in touch!
Love,
Sarah Kanney Bravo
December 14, 2011 at 4:27 pm
kristinblankenship
Sarah,
It is so good to see you on here! Thank you for visiting my blog…I am really enjoying creating this space where I can share my faith and journey as a mom. Yes, some days can be just too much, and that’s where sharing our experiences can be such a comfort to each other! So happy to be sharing my journey with you, Sarah!
Love,
Kristin