What's with the weird name?

Bumbershoot: a whimsical term for an umbrella

So why Bumbershoot Lane? Well, 2 reasons. I love the word bumbershoot. I came across it several years ago and thought immediately of my sister who has a well established umbrella collection. Now while I may not have the cute umbrellas that Bethany does, I do own at least 4. So, I think that puts me on the road to being a connoisseur. Secondly, umbrellas are so practical! If you know me, you know that I'm 'Ms. Practical' and I frequently make reference to the 'useful' or 'serviceable' quality of things.

So, my hopes for this blog are threefold:

1. That it will reflect my practical and whimsical nature and let you know a little more about what I'm doing and thinking.
2. That it will provide encouragement to its readers whether you live far from me or just down the hall.
3. Finally, that it will stretch me to become a better communicator and writer.
   

So on that note, I'll end this post with something far more practical than an umbrella. While an umbrella keeps us from getting wet the LORD himself is a surrounding hedge for his people.

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,
which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
so the LORD surrounds his people,
from this time forth and forevermore.
~Psalm 125:1-2

P.S: A HUGE thanks to Jen and Sarah for their help in getting this set up. Y'all are great friends and I wouldn't trade your friendship for all the woolly socks in Siberia.