We are family

Society6
Peace and calm and deep breaths.  Slow in and out, while focusing on nothing but the moment.  Center around that for five minutes, no... scratch that... 30 seconds a day.  I am here.  I am now.

And then proceed to freak out and throw sh*t.

I appreciate all the kind thoughts, words of advice, and offers to help that you all, you dear dear people, have relayed to me over the past 24 hours.  My parents are a quiet, intensely private couple and hadn't shared the diagnosis with many, even amongst our family, but honestly, you all are like my family.  So I had to share it with you.  I talk to many of you, either via email or other form of communication, several times a day and more often, and more intensely, than I talk to people I know "IRL."  And with many of you, I actually feel much closer to than people that I know "IRL."

This is all to say that those things that I write on my blog, or what I choose to leave out, oftentimes is interpreted correctly and accurately by you.  You who I may not have met in person (but would really like to someday soon).  You who can read the pauses, the silences, the echoes of my heart and head quite clearly.  It's invaluable what I'm able to get away with saying (and not saying).  And all of you, don't ever stop.


Comments

  1. It's interesting that people who are good friends end up having good friends (but it's not a mystery, it makes perfect sense). We're happy to be on the journey with you--so don't you stop either!

    You should give time managemt lessons. If I communicate with someone (other than blog comments) several times a month, that's a lot.

    PS - I've got all my sisters with me--I never liked that song until I heard it in "Birdcage". Mostly because my sisters are hard pills to swallow. It's a gift to be friends with someone who is actually a good sister.

    ReplyDelete
  2. PS ll - Throw the cheap stuff.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I feel the same way about my blog friends, they are just the sweetest and the kindest. I hope your mum is doing ok today and that plans for her treatment are looking hopeful and easy! Let me know if I can do anything, whatever that may be. Would some UK food stuff cheer her up? I can send crumpets maybe? Or jaffa cakes?

    ReplyDelete
  4. In my heart you are surrounded by a circle of love and hope. Evermore.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I absolutely feel the same way about this wonderful blog world, and it's good to know you have so many people praying and sending good vibes. I continue to keep your family in my thoughts and I'm wishing your mom nothing but good things and a very speedy recovery.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Just like the other commenters, Rooth, I agree with what you've written 100%. I always tell my husband that I feel I can relate more to people I've met through blogging than the people around me. Such is life....

    ReplyDelete
  7. Glad you have a good support system here on the blog. I also found my blog world friends a lot more involved in my life than IRL friends.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I completely echo your sentiments. I often find myself saying - "my blogging friend . . ." to which my oldest, Fisher, always rolls his eyes. And every time he does that I feel this desperate need to explain and defend. Starting with something like "you don't understand ...!!!" It's true I feel I have found such good friendships in this space, people who support me and know more about my day-to-day than those IRL. These friendships are totally real and meaningful. xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  9. it good to have someone to support you!
    lovely blog!
    following you hun<3

    www.bstylevoyage.blogspot.com
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  10. Je t'aime, mon chou. Je suis ici, si tu me dois. xo

    ReplyDelete
  11. Oh, Rooth--I'm so sorry I didn't check in earlier. Not that there's anything I could do but keep you especially close in my thoughts and prayers . . . nonetheless, you're there now. Much love to you, your sweet mama, and your whole family . . . xx

    ReplyDelete
  12. I'm really sorry to hear about your mother's heart condition :(
    Sending you and your family positivity and healing energy.
    I'm sure you just being there is a big comfort to her.

    ReplyDelete
  13. I am so sorry you are struggling with this right now… I know the conversations in your head, the ups and downs, the confusion, the moments of weakness and the moments of strength--- all of it is valid. All of it. Breathe--- whenever you can, breathe…..

    ~Alexis Grace of North On Harper

    ReplyDelete
  14. I'm so sorry about your mother. I'm wishing you and your family the best from here. And I definitely echo your sentiments regarding friends made over blogging. It's funny how these things happen.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Im really sorry to hear about your mother. Thoughts goes out to you and your family. I feel blessed that you have a great support system here, blogging world is just amazing sometimes. I'd give you a massive hug if I am next to you xx

    Katrina Sophia Blog

    ReplyDelete
  16. I'm so thankful for the circle of friends I found here! Thank you for your support! Hope everything is fine!

    ReplyDelete
  17. When you place your whole out here for us, leaving it vulnerable, how could we not attempt to protect it and answer in kind? I'm so sorry to hear about these trying times. Many hugs to you and your family. How's your sister handling it being so far away?

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular Reads