Allow me to explain...

Well, in case you didn't notice, we are now protected. I wanted to take this opportunity to explain to you why we did this. I also have a facebook account and post pictures on there. I was under the impression that unless I accepted someone as my friend, people could not see my name, my pictures, my place of employment, etc. I was wrong. On facebook you belong to networks. I am in three: Kansas State University, MidAmerica Nazarene University and Kansas City, MO. I found out that ANYONE in these networks could access my page. Suddenly I just felt really vulnerable and exposed. I kept thinking "ANYONE could stumble across this information!" I had pictures of Ben and I, our full names, my date of birth, pictures and details about Gracelynn. It was enough to make me sick and really think about what I was doing.

Now, I am not telling anyone this to scare them. We are all aware of the sickos that are out there these days, but the way I look at is that I don't want to put the information directly into their hands...they're gonna have to work for it. My blog, while a great way for me to keep up with friends and keep them updated, was just too out there. Anyone who entered our web address could access all the information I put out there. What's even scarier, because our names are there, you could find us via a web search!!! It was just too much of a risk.

I appreciate the validation and sentiments from you guys, and I will continue to update. If someone you know AND I know asks why they can't view our blog, tell them to email me and ask me to add them to our permissions list. As I said before, I want folks to get to stay updated...and to see that beautiful girl of ours, but not at the risk of something happening.

Thanks for understanding :)