People are amazing.
Since starting this blog, I have ‘met’ some amazing people. People who are struggling with something, people who just have something they need to say, people who are blogging for the greater good, hoping to make the world a better place.
People.
They are amazing, intimate, intricate beings.
When I started this blog, I felt very alone in the world. I thought of the blog as my online diary to get my thoughts out into the open, instead of keeping them tucked up inside.
I think I was about six months in when I discovered this blog, (which I still love) that had a ‘community’ and I wanted that, so I followed links to places I had never heard of and joined up.
Soon I met some Aussie bloggers and my circle started to widen.
Today I recieved a parcel… from my friend XBox. I can’t remember how I stumbled across his blog but it is one of my favourites and I have been reading for almost a year. Inside this parcel was a heartfelt card, so simple but so meaningful and it made me feel so wonderfully good to know that I had a friend.
There have been others too,
Kim sent me some beautiful ceramic pieces to make mobiles with the kids. I had a post ready to go up but the mobiles did not get done in the school holidays because Ivy was unwell. They are gorgeous, handmade butterflies, hearts, doves and stars. Her note, and how she saw each piece representing one of my children was so touching and I cried when I received it because I felt as though I had someone walking along with me as I travelled.
We can’t forget my gorgeous Lou and the Tootsie Rolls. A day that will go down in history for our family and be remembered always.
Kate and Suze have offered to pimp my blog.
Veronica checks up on us to see how things are going, makes sure we are fairing ok and there are others too, some have been where I am, some just want to let me know they are with me in spirit, new friends and old… all of you.
Amazing.
Ivy is so very unwell again. She has not recovered well from the last bout of sickness, both she and Noah now have croup and we think Thursday’s visit with the paed (yes, Jayne in his lunch hour) will bring with it a hospital admission. He thinks she will not be able to kick this infection without IV antibiotics. He said to pack a bag and we all know what that means.
The croup is just a little viral kick in the teeth, an upping of the evil Prednisone, when all we want to do is reduce it. Noah is certainly enjoying his superkid powers whilst on it.
And of course, we have blisters.
When I went to Uni to study Psychology,(fresh out of school) one of the first things I learnt about was tangentiality. Something I am very good at it seems…
Anyway, back to the point of my post.
Thank you.
Each and every one of you.
You help me through all the terrible days, you make me laugh and cry, you help me to feel human.
My community is not big but to me it means the world.
No need to thank any of us, I am sure. You’re a lovely person, and deserve all good things in life.
Thank YOU for being so wonderful
(Hugs) - no thanks required and who are you calling ‘old’. You giveback so much to us all.
I hope Ivy and Noah are on the mend from the croup.
Ya big sook….
You are amazing. I don’t think you quite realise what an inspiration you are to others.
Yay you for just being you!
Oh, I’m all teary now. This community of bloggers is the best thing I could ever have found, including you.
And seriously another hospital visit? That sucks.
Gosh I have gone all teary now as well.. You are lovely Tiff and it has been my pleasure to meet you….
I really really hate croup. I can remember taking David to Mums at 3 am to put him in her “steamy bathroom” so that he could breathe.. scary scary stuff.. (((hugs)))
xxx kim
(((HUGS)))
And it’s got to be twice as bad with both of them being ill.
I was really hoping that this post wuold say that Ivy was miraculously better
I love you guys, yeah? I wish there was some way I could do more. But you’re there and I’m here and the distance between us means I’ll probably never be able to do more than to let you know I care about you and yours. And maybe send some sweets once in a while.
Oh, Bummers! I was so hoping you could avoid the hospital for a bit!
Hope she gets through this one quickly!
And you can put your own lovely name into that little group of amazing folks, Tiff — you’re a one-in-a-bazillion and your little corner of the world means the world to my little corner
It is great to find people that you can relate to and connect with. Bloggy friends are wonderful, I enjoyed reading your blog- great post!
You’re amazing!!
I wish you the best over the next couple of weeks…I know it’s so tough when they’re sick!! As always, you and Ivy are in my thoughts. Always!!
amazing? um hello… look who’s talking!!!???
Hoping things improve out of site in the next 24 hours so hospital is not in your future….
And you know I am still ready willing and maybe able to pimp your blog any time, just give me a shout!
You’re very welcome, I feel priveleged to have met you and your lovely family. Hope all goes well and the hospital stay is not too long.
Of course it doesn’t matter how large a community, it matters that you’re a part of it and that it makes a difference in your life. I’m sorry Ivy is unwell, and I hope for your whole family healing.
(((hugs)))
Box boy is good value