A Little thing called Blogging...

UPDATE::: This is why Blogging  Friends are REAL!!!
I came to know of Melynda aka Craziness Abounds who writes a great blog Crazy World, through my dear friend Carol author of the blog Facing 50 with Humour.  Melynda has been losing her sight. She has undergone various treatments to try and retain her remaining [failing] eyesight. Despite this detour in her life, her spirit remains determined and positive. 


Some of her dearest friends unbeknownst to her, have put together and published a book of her best blog posts. All proceeds of the book sale will be sent to Melynda so she can continue treatment and get some assistance to allow her to continue enjoying life. To read more on Melynda and how this project got started you can visit Elisabeth author of the blog The Crazy Life of a Writing Mom and the master mind of this wonderful and thoughtful project.


You can buy Melynda's book on Amazon, for kindle, and on Smashwords!  


March 1st 2010 I sat in front of my computer screen frustrated as I tried to maneuver my way through menus that made no sense to me ~ Blogging was completely foreign to me. Not to mention [remembering] figuring out how to turn the computer on, was a huge accomplishment at that time, for me.
I remember thinking, this will get me out of doing scrap-booking as therapy and it's more interesting than other exercises I had been doing in speech therapy.  And with that I clicked "POST".

As, I explored this new [to me] medium I discovered some blogs and noticed some had comments at the end of their posts. Mine,- nada, zero, zilch! But that was OK the blogs I had discovered where fancy, and spoke of fashion, fun, entertainment ~ these people had really exciting lives and things to write about. Mine, was dull and the topic certainly not interesting reading~ after all who wants to read about how someone no longer really enjoys life.

We were about to go on our first vacation since my accident (almost 4 years earlier) and I was thinking that I really had nothing to say, not to mention the time it was taking for me to actually write a post [that made sense]. I was actually thinking about giving up on blogging. Then, while away I received 2 comments that would change that and make me look at blogging as a way to help others deal with challenges, they or a loved one were facing.  Barry and Sandy, I will be forever grateful that our paths crossed ... your words of encouragement on those comments gave be the strength to get a voice! 

Two years ago I had no idea what Blogger or blogging was. 

Today, I thank God and count my blessings for all the wonderful friends [you all know who you are] that the universe has sent my way via this thing called Blogging!!

Without your friendship, encouragement, and at times butt kicking emails AND most of all your great Posts that have gotten be out of from under the covers on some days [to see how each of you is doing], Because

I don't think I would be at the stage of recovery I am at, if it were not for some of you!

I'm still trying to figure out this blogging thing and what my voice really is here. But I hope along the way my writing [and I], has some how helped others; if with only a listening ear; a word of understanding or encouragement in a comment.

I am expecting to be back to regular posting and blog visits next week!
And with a great give away to help celebrate My 2 years in BlogLand...

Friends & Friendships A true Blessing

Today, in this ever evolving world – the one thing that has remained constant is change. The way we make friends and develop friendships has also changed. The demands of everyday life leave little time to nurture existing friendships, let alone develop new friends.




Thankfully the same technology that has aided in the creation of these demands has also provided us with the tools to maintain existing friendships and make new friends virtually.

Not only has technology enabled people with demanding careers and lives to remain connected with friends and family, it has also opened doors for persons who are not able to get out and meet people due to illness, injury, aging or social issues – develop virtual friends and friendships.

Over the past few months I have discovered first hand just how much impact people whom I have never met can have on me. Their words of understanding (sharing their own ups and downs), encouragement and support although virtual and from strangers, have the same power, as if they were being spoken by a known friend. As odd as this may sound, I truly feel that I would be letting them down if I was to just give-up. Somehow these strangers give me the strength to keep going; to continue writing and sharing my experience in hopes that it will help others in similar situations.




A lot of these “strangers” as I get to know them and their story through regularly reading their posts or by the comments they leave me – have become friends – yes ,virtual – but to me they are no less of a friend, then the friends I see face to face. There are many who occupy my thoughts (just as if I had met them in person) wishing them well with a particular challenge or if they haven’t posted for a while, I hope they are doing ok. Some who I know are going through very difficult times – I often say an extra little prayer for them and their family.

I feel blessed and honoured that my virtual friend, Suburban Princess has become a Friend and we are on our way to developing a great friendship. Not only are we learning how similar our interests are, we also have similar aspirations in life. I’m learning so much from this wonderful person. A few of the things I treasure in our friendship: SP is very thoughtful and has real manners and etiquette – something that I’m working on getting back. The other day when I was having a less than smooth day – it completely became brighter, Miss SP – had sent

me a wonderful card, her words and the little extra touches brighten my day, brought me to tears and made me smile (I can’t say why I smiled – as I am not able to let SP know – but in the next few days I’m sure she’ll understand).

To all my Virtual Friends – know how much you are appreciated!!! Through your inspiring posts, I’m learning so much. Know that you are all helping me to find my way in creating a new"me" & life. I hope I have the honour and pleasure of getting to meet more of you in person, over time. In the meantime I look forward to developing Virtual Friendships with you as we get to know each other better with each click on the keyboard.