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.
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I know I am always checking to see how baby Stellan is doing :).
You feel like you are being allowed to be apart of one of the most intimate details of their life and just can't help falling in love with (and crying for) these families. It truly is amazing to see how these stories touch lives and encourage at the same time. I feel like so many people today are just so closed with their lives, especially about the parts that are nearest and dearest to their hearts, and it actually uplifts me to read these blogs and know that not everybody is like that.
Amazing families!
I think reading things like this helps us to keep things in perspective. When I see others dealing with things that seem so difficult it makes my problems seem small and manageable.
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