I'm really blogging!

Well, here I am. I've been thinking about starting a blog for a LONG TIME. I feel I have so much to say, but just never know quite where to start. And who the hell's gonna read it, anyway? So I'm going to take the advice of my good friend, Joe. He said, "stop thinking and start writing". OK, Joe. Here I go.

My first post is about Facebook. Yes, Social Media is on the rise. (I've even started a small business using it!) Yes, it's fun! Yes, I've reconnected with MANY people that I'm excited to be friends with again. Yes, I LOVE LOVE LOVE being social while in my PJ's at home with dirty hair, un-brushed teeth, a cat on my lap, and probably chowing down on something that I shouldn't be chowing down on. Or, if it's after 5pm, with a lovely glass of vino. (well, usually after 5pm. shhhh)

What I really want to say about it goes deeper than all that fun stuff. (And let's face it, it's REALLY REALLY FUN!) It's more about my friends, family, and connections than it is about Facebook itself.

On Memorial Day of this year, my brother and sister-in-law were in a serious motorcycle accident. (More details on how they are doing in a later post). It took me almost a week before I posted anything about it, but as soon as I did, boy, it was a whirlwind of prayers from east coast to west coast, and even in the UK! The prayers, well wishes, and all around positive mojo that was sent to my family on a daily basis (and still is), uplifted us all more than I can ever put into words. I am tearing up right now, just thinking about it. I believe in my heart of hearts, that those prayers played a HUGE roll in their recovery, and coupled with their hard work and determination, are why they both are doing so well and are expected to have a full recovery.

How does one pay that back? Well, that is simply something that can't be paid back, and I know that no one expects it. That is the beauty of friendship and of being a compassionate human being. And all my friends know that they can count on me ANYTIME for that same support. No question!

I also have loved how everyone wants and enjoys the updates on Bobby and Diane. And if I haven't posted one in a while, several people always ask about them. With each positive update, I get so many "likes" and positive responses and with the few updates that have told about a curve ball that has been thrown our way (most recently, two weeks ago with Diane's brain surgery), I am just uplifted again and again with everyone's words, prayers, hugs, and undying support for my family.

So thank you friends and Facebook, for all you have given me and my family over these past 3 months. I have learned so much from all of you, as well as from Bobby and Diane, on spirit, determination, unconditional love, and the power of prayer. And I will never be the same.

That's it - my first post. Now please, refill my wine glass. :-)
jrb