Monday, September 27, 2010

A Mighty Revelation

When I entered the wonderful world of blogging, one of my goals was to "virtually" meet other Moms out there who were just like me or at least leading similar lives and hopefully develop friendships with a few.  I've read many blogs by many amazing women over the past three months.  Each time I am overwhelmed by the amount of love and support these women provide for each other, via positive comments, recommended follow-up sites and offered prayers. Whether the topic is dealing with the severe illness of a child, a change in economic status, the death of a child or parent, the choice whether to get a new pet, or something as simple as a story about the cute/crazy thing their child did that day, the support has ALWAYS been positive. 

Yesterday was one of those "meh" kind of days for me.  Oh so many things were rubbing me the wrong way and the least little thing set me off into a tizzy or a fit of tears.  "Well", I decided, "I might as well check my e-mail and see if I've got any good blogs waiting for me".  Luckily I did. 

I was very pleased to see that one of my favorite bloggers, Scary Mommy, had uploaded a new post.  I loved the post (as usual)  and actually could relate, as Big E. and I are debating whether or not to get a dog for our family of four (a huge life changing decision).  I read  the post and ALL of the comments that followed.  All but one comment was supportive.  In fact, it was down right mean! Really? REALLY? Ugh! Talk about kicking someone when they were down!

As you might have guessed, that one nasty comment did NOT sit well with me.  Already in a bitchy mood, I wanted to reach through the computer and smack this one person upside the head!  REALLY? I mean, REALLY???  If only there were an interactive slap buttons on  our computers! 

But then it happened...  I personally witnessed the true, loving and supportive sisterhood of bloggers in full force!  While very few acknowledged the hatefulness and defended Jill and her painful choice (which I commend), the rest ignored it and gave the evilness no credit. They just continued on with their love and support for Jill.  Heartwarming is the best way to describe how I felt at that moment; it literally had me in tears.  Right then and there my mighty revelation was revealed. 

While there can be detractors, this here Blogosphere is a pretty good place to hang out.  So I think I will just have to maintain my little piece of the real estate here and enjoy the company of the great gals out there who really know what is important... the sisterhood!

P.S. Thanks to Jill, we've decided to get an rescue dog.  But, after reading her posts, we're skipping the puppy phase.  Thanks again Jill for putting yourself out there. You and your writings about Lucky are definitely appreciated.  Rock on Scary Mommy!

9 comments:

  1. Loved this post!! The good SO outweighs the bad in blogland. And, good call about the puppy-- I swear they're harder than babies! :)

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  2. I love scary mommy too. I agree w ya. The good outweighs the bad...just gotta stay with the good. Float above it all ya know? Great post.

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  3. You know this blog space is a lot like real life - most people are nice, but some are horrible. I'm glad I get to hang out with you!

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  4. I am always shocked by those people in blog land who are mean. It's like, shouldn't we be supporting each other? You definitely have the right idea, though. And that's why I'm sticking around, too!

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  5. Thanks so much ladies! It does a gal's heart good to know that this IS a great place to hang and even GREATER people to hang out with!! Thanks for the comment love!

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  6. I totally agree, the good in blogging far oughtweighs the bad. I'm so glad you got a rescue dog, and I think getting an adult dog was a good plan. I've done it both ways, and puppies are adorable, but A LOT more work!

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  7. Some of my best friends live in my computer!

    Good luck with the dog!

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  8. Scary Mommy is fabulous and I'm glad you witnessed the supportive gals out there in the blogosphere!

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  9. I'm glad you saw the true positiveness of the blogosphere - when people start getting angry and mean, it can be easy to lend their voices more weight than the many others who are supportive and respectful.

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