So, as I'm sure my fellow followers are aware of, I have been lacking in the blogging department lately. I have been going through some personal 'things' that I have just felt a little apprehensive about sharing with the blogging world. I am curious to know if others use their blog as a sort of diary, in which they share all of their thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. So far, my blog has focused on my husband, our house, making our house a home, and a little bit of music in the mix. I wonder if people enjoy reading about other's life experiences. To spare all of the personal details, my husband and I have endured some true tests of our relationship, strength, and emotions. Through this, I've found that in love, loss, and just overall life experiences I have really been brought closer to my loved ones (family, friends, etc.). I'd like to take this blog to thank everyone out there who has been there for me, for a friend or a family member, or even for an acquaintance. We all grieve in different ways. Some of us cry our eyes out, some of us sit and deny the truth until our faces turn blue, some of us, like me, become so emotionally drained that our personalities transform into something not so pleasant. We turn away and shut down and allow ourselves to heal. It is at these times that I am most thankful that people can put up with me. We are all human, and because of that, we are imperfect. . . Me especially! Thank you all for accepting my faults and letting me disappear, while still remaining there for me when I come back to the real world.
Through this all, my wonderful husband has brought to me this very applicable quote by Jimmy Buffett:
"grief is like the wake behind a boat. It starts out as a huge wave that follows close behind you and is big enough to swamp and drown you if you suddenly stop moving forward. But if you do keep moving, the big wake will eventually dissipate. And after long enough time, the waters of your life get calm again. . "
Without knowing your personal details, just know that we have your back out here! I love reading your stories. Sometimes I do enjoy reading blogs that share everything - sometimes because I can relate to their pain or drama, and sometimes, ashamedly, for purely voyeuristic reasons. But I love reading yours because it feels warm and homely and inspiring. Keep it up :)
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ReplyDeleteI really like this post! Grief is unique to each individual and the situation...when my dog died (he was my best friend growing up) I was immediately overwhelmed by grief; but when my mentor/"adoptive dad" passed away in December...well I still haven't dealt with it :(
ReplyDeleteI did a post on him the other day though and what it means to be happy so that helped http://rantsravesrandomocity.blogspot.com/2011/03/come-on-get-happy.html
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ReplyDeleteVisiting form 20 something bloggers. My blog started out as more of a way for me to chronicle my life so I wouldn't forget stuff later, but with my going through some hard things it's become much more of a place for me to be honest and process. In a way it's nice, because I can direct my friends to the blog if I don't have the emotional energy to go through everything with them at the time, and also I've had some old friends come out of the woodwork in support. It seems like every week more people I don't know start following me, so I suppose others are interested. I suppose it's whatever you are comfortable with!
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