Saturday, December 22, 2007
After waiting a while. . . thinking that I would be waiting until I got my new desktop iMac. . . (did I mention that part?). . . to post again . . . I thought I’d try to post today - with the laptop & voila! - no error messages. . . no suddenly ‘corrupt’ photo messages. . . so far so good! I’m so pleased. (But. . . I will be going light on the photos for a little bit. . . just in case. . . )
I wanted to go ahead & try this post mostly because as I have been reading other blogs for the last few days, I have been admiring how so many are sharing their beautiful decorations, their love of their families, friends, pets (otherwise known as our furry children!), & this wonderful time of year. I’ve also been reminded of how much I am so blessed.
So often when I am reading others’ post - I often find that I can relate to what someone is saying. . . &/or what someone has shared really touches my heart. I started thinking last evening as I was doing a little painting (in my studio. . . not on walls!) - of the experiences of other bloggers that I have read over this past year & of how the thoughts & experiences of other bloggers in their dealing with “life” has enriched & helped me think through some things that maybe I wouldn’t have stopped to take the time to - or to remember how things felt & to be able to empathize with someone that I may have never met in person - but through this ‘wonder’ of blog-land - I can feel a little of what their heart is feeling. . .
In reading blogs - I have been with folks through moving into new homes, remodels, traveling to places all over this world, welcoming new little members into the world (Hi little Emma!), as well as saying goodbye. . . In reading of others having to say goodbye to a pet (aka - furry child) - I remembered so clearly the emptiness when I lost my Korby two years ago. I cried with others in their loss of their beloved buddies & could feel how they felt a little lost & perplexed at what comes next. . . It made me hug Bailey a little more often & little longer.
I have been amazed at the love & effort that women put into their homes. . . whether it be in decorating their homes, creating wonderful meals & treats, creating costumes, caring for sick children, planning parties, making gifts . . . how can I not be inspired?
It’s amazing to me that a year ago. . . I had just discovered blogs. . . & were it not for my dear friend Anne. . . who kept insisting that I “just had to” start my own blog. I must admit. . . I wasn’t sure I wanted to. . . but I did. . . & I must admit that I have spent most of the year. . . testing the waters a bit. . . (& those who know me - know that I often take me time with new endeavors!). . . But I am excited to do more posting & making this little blog of mine - a place that folks will look forward to coming to & leaving more inspired & feeling like they leave with more than they came with. . . .
When I think of the events of the past year. . . of all that has happened. . . I think of how it has felt so good to always have my “neighborhood” of blogging sites that have given me so much comfort - to read of your lives & your insights to living life. . . You have given me much to consider - you have inspired me beyond belief & you have made me laugh & allowed me to cry. So thank you my little blogging world. I know there is much more to discover. . . & much more to put out there.
I also want to say thanks to those of you who visit my blog. . . & a great big thanks to those of you who leave comments (even if I’m not having a give-away)! Your comments - letting me know you are there - means so much.
Wishing you get to where you are planning to be for Christmas & the holidays safely & that you enjoy these last few days before the very special day we call Christmas!
Stay warm!
xo, Bren
