I have to admit, I love this blogging stuff. It appeals to my note-writing nature. I got through high school by passing notes back and forth, insisting that my note-writing partner began their reply exactly where my sentence ended. For some reason I was obsessed with no wasted space. I folded those notes up into the familiar triangular-shaped "footballs" and saved them in a large cardboard box for more years than I'd like to admit.
One night while planning one of our high school reunions, three of us dug out that box and began to read them. Those notes caused deep belly laughs, you know, the kind where you can't breathe and tears stream down your face. My friends didn't leave my house until the early hours of the morning. It was worth saving them just for the hysteria of that night.
What's this got to do with IMC? Nothing. I just wanted to acknowledge that I look forward to reading this blog, just like I looked forward to those note-writing study halls in high school. And I never blogged before! I had to wait until I was a half century old to do it! How long will our blog live? Will it be in cyber-space forever? I like our little community. Perhaps I should print out the whole thing and fold it into a football and save it. :-)
5 comments:
Amy-
I enjoy our blog too. I think it goes back to what we said about Laura's class when we shared bits of our personal and professional lives for our prayer. It's nice to now if someone is celebrating a success or facing a problem in his or her life. We've all been together for almost a year now and I think we've come to care more about each other than we're willing to admit!
Man i love you people.
You make me smile Amy......I will make sure that if you send me a note in class that I pay more attention to the "white space." :)
Hi Amy,
When I read your blog, I was suddenly taken back in time to the days when my two BFFs, Linda and Ann, would come to my house and listen to the Beatles, talk about the boys in school, and tease our hair until it looked like a football helmet. Linda, Ann, and I have remained friends for over 45 years. I smiled a lot when I read your blog a few days ago.
I just read your blog again because earlier today, I received word that Linda passed away yesterday, suddenly, from an aneurysm. She was only 55 years old, had a husband, and two girls, age 17 and 19. I called Ann right away.
I guess the reason I'm blogging about Linda is because I'll miss her; however, the memories, like giggling about boys and silly things that happened at school, all while we praticed the latest dance, will last forever. Sadly, I am unable to attend Linda's funeral because I will be in Boston. Her wish was that I would soon find a job. I know she would understand.
Wonderful personal application of our blogging task!! I am willing to facilitate as we go on -- I am hoping you will all be there with me!
Susan
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