What Really Matters…
Pic of the Day ~ Becca & Mommy
I have kept a journal since I was twelve years old. It has always been a form of therapy for me, writing down my hopes and dreams, my heart aches and disappointments. This blog is an extension of that. I still keep a private journal (a beautiful leather bound book from my Mother-in-Law), for more personal rambles and things that are deep in my heart. Yesterday was an emotional day for me, and I thank everyone that sent their support through comments and emails, your virtual hugs, thoughts and well wishes totally warm my heart and it really does help.
I am not alone in tapping into the power of blogging for therapy. I would venture to say 99% of most “serious” blogs are an outlet for the people that write them (there are always the spoof blogs that are just funny). I feel like I am apart of a huge social network of amazing, intellectual people, that support and help each other in the good times and the bad. That is very comforting and rewarding. I feel socially empowered, that I can help another through a difficult time, share a comforting comment, celebrate in the joy and laugh at life. Sharing in your world, enhances mine.
I was reading through my daily blogs earlier today and I came across one that started my tears all over again. BridgerMama shares a very personal and moving situation that occurred in her life. I think the cosmos are trying to tell me to relax, enjoy life, make friends and be in the moment…not yesterday, not tomorrow…RIGHT NOW! This blog post is a MUST read for everyone…Go!! (ok I have more to say, so go read it after you leave a comment here!
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I saw this at Heather’s and totally thought it fit my feelings yesterday.
“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you’ll know exactly what to do.”
– Michelle Ventor
When I read the quote it meant a lot to me. I am the “season” friend at the moment. J will be moving us (again) and my time in California will be over, I will start over in another location (hopefully our last then I can be the lifetime friend). There have been times that I started out as the “season friend” and turned into the “lifetime friend”. I am the ultimate chameleon friend! It is very hard to start over and make new friends, loss touch with old friends and trying to keep up friendships long distance when life gets so crazy. The friends that I maintained have been totally worth it. They are amazing women that I cannot imagine not having as part of my life. I am very grateful to the Internet and Instant Messaging, because it makes staying in contact much easier. Many hugs to all my friends!
I had my “deep clean” at the dentist today, the first of two appointments. Miraculously it was not as bad as I had expected! YAY! Afterwards, Becca and I had a nice quiet, rainy day reading, snuggling and chasing the cat.
Yes, the therapy. It is so true, and I love meeting new people through my blog too. Great advice, etc.
Are you moving to the East Coast by any chance? That would ROCK!
You have us your virtual friends to keep you company while you are meeting new friends. Am very definite that you will get to know more interesting people in your new neighborhood.
God Bless!
Awww….
I hope I’m 1 of those lifetime friends.
I’m so coming to visit you when you move back to Canada.
(((HUGS)))
No matter where you live, I hope that you never close down your blog so that we can stay friends!
You are so right about the therepy of blogs. Before I revived mine, I am sure that I was one step from Prozac. It makes all the difference in the world!
That’s a great picture!
makes me sad you would live cali..
how funny is that..
even though I knew…….
I’m so sorry you’ve been having a tough time lately…there’s so much I want to comment on, having finally caught up on the last couple of weeks or so, that I don’t know where to begin!
Anyway, I think you’re right that there are different kinds of friends, but I can also say that just because I met someone who I connected with and know she’s going to move away, it definitely wouldn’t stop me from becoming good (more than superficial) friends. A connection is a connection, and ultimately overcomes distance, especially, as you say, with technology today!
I hope you are able to “live life” as they say, something I’ve been trying to work on as well. Who knows what tomorrow will bring…enjoy today as best you can! (I know, I need to take a bit of my own advice…)
I find blogging to be very therapeutic too. I came here from a link at The Pajama Mama.
we move every three years. ( no we’re not wanted by the law). LOL
i can relate to you with the season friend thingy.
i am afraid to read the link you sent, i don’t want to cry. i just cried yesterday and the day before and the…well, you see where i’m going with this!
HORMONES!!!!!!!!!
ok i feel better! LOL
I have lived in my current home for 7 years. Before that it was 5 interstate moves in 9 years. So I feel your pain and heartache. Years ago I received one of those Xmas letter from an old boss of mine and it said something that changed my life. It said that people pass through our lives and we through theirs and how fortunate she felt to have so many wonderful people pass through hers. Some people stay for a long time, others don’t. I was so comforted by the thought of someone passing through my life, with purpose, than someone coming and going, that it changed the way I made friends each time we moved. And it still does. Sometimes you’ll find that people pass back through as well. Its never a waste of time or energy when you pass through someone’s life or they through yours. You enrich eachother in some way or another, you learn something, you grow. I am very visual and it really comforted me to actually ’see’ that people passed through my life, throughout my entire life. Think of it as a journey. I hope this helps a little, Chelle.