Internet strangers friends

A few months ago, I stumbled across a blog of what seemed to be a normal family with 4 kids. The youngest, a baby, had some in utero trouble with his heart. He was born healthy, no signs of heart problems. A few weeks ago, I checked this blog again to discover the baby is now having severe SVT’s ,(tachycardia). It has been a roller coaster ride for this young family. The baby’s name is Stellan. The link is on my sidebar. They live in Minnesota and because of baby Stellan’s heart issues, he is now in Boston being treated. I also periodically check a blog of a man that lost his wife right after giving birth to their daughter. He now, has a foundation to help others that have lost a loved one. He has been on Oprah and in People magazine, all because of the exposure on the internet.

You are probably wondering why I have chosen to blog about this. These 2 particular blogs have an unbelievable number of people following their stories. What amazes me is how involved everyone has become. Most of the comments are from complete strangers that have somehow become internet friends and supporters. They have people all over the world tuning in to see how baby Stellan is doing and how Matt and Madeline are handling not having mommy.

It is almost like a show that you can’t miss. Only it is real life and real trauma, real smiles and real tears.

Family

Family
By Michelle Peters
Family is the strong tie,
That holds you to the ground.
When it seems that you have lost,
All that you had found.
They are the rock that holds you down,
When you start to float away,
And they can turn your life around,
When you go astray.
They are the friends that you are born with,
They are with you 'till the end,
And when life treats you rough,
Your broken heart they will mend.
Although sometimes you may fuss and fight,
And may not always agree,
In the dark, they are the light,
That shows the path so you can see

Look who is "3"

Happy, Happy Birthday!!! I can't believe you are 3 years old today. I hope you have a day full of fun! Love you!!

Happy 1st Birthday

Happy 1st Birthday to a very special granddaughter. May your day be as awesome as you are.

I am blessed....

I am blessed……
my wonderful husband and friend
kids never gave me endless hours of worry
my 8 year old twin granddaughters that came into this world weighing less than 3 lbs. and are healthy and love spending time with us
my 3 year old granddaughter who makes me laugh at the things she does
my 1 year old granddaughter who amazes me how fast she is doing things
only sibling, the most giving and special sister any one could ask for
my children’s spouses; 2 people that make my children happy
Extended family: nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, in-laws, cousins, all who make me proud that they are a part of my family
Friends: that I know if I needed them they would be there in a heartbeat ( you all know who you are)
Mom & Dad: now deceased but forever in my heart

Blogging

I love blogging!! Today, I decided it was time to have my own blog. Stay tuned, you never know what I may write about.