You guys! You guys are incredible! I can't begin to tell you how loved I feel. I didn't mean to go "dark" so suddenly. Unfortunately, I had to as you all know. But you, those of you left in the dark, you used your heads and found a way to get in touch with me. You've said wonderful things and told me what this blog means to you. You needed to have your daily dose of me (I think you're nuts, but hey, if you like what I have to say, I'm good with that. ;oP) and you let me know it.
I'm stunned, I really am. I had no idea. Thank you for letting me know. Thank you. I'm truly gobsmacked.
How am I doing? I'm okay. I really am. I'm still so shattered for T's family I can't stand it. But, I'm fine with regards to Hannah. I've had texts and emails and phone calls and stop-ins. I have been showered with love and understanding and I'm continually amazed at the love, kindness and generosity of spirit that surrounds me. I've been blessed with all the wonderful people in my life.
I almost started crying when Shawn (Sadie's dad) stopped by today to check on me. He said he and Jana were so worried about us and just wanted to see for himself how we were doing. He just wanted to let me talk and at one point I said something and he said, "Don't deflect, this is about you. Are you okay?" Hey, I didn't think I was deflecting, but the fact he was concerned enough to make sure I got out anything I had to say was touching.
So, to all you lovely, beautiful people, thank you for loving us. Thank you for caring and finding a way to show that love and appreciation. You are wonderful and a blessing to me.
Hugs to you all! :o)
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We all love you bunches!!
Delurking to wave! Thanks for the invite and allowing me to keep sharing your story.
Im really glad that you have so many amazing people who can support you.
It really makes a difference to have people look out for you doesn't it?
xx
Again, many (((hugs))). Hoping that you all had a wonderful day.
Rach, you give so much to all of us via your blog and we love visiting with you and are so grateful that you share your life with us. You are an amazing young woman and one I am so pleased that I "met". I am so glad that you are OK and you felt the love from all of us.
I hope your sunburn isn't peeling too badly :-)
Big hugs, my friend
Jaydee
It's been delightful to be the mail girl for all of the blogging love. It made me thrilled to help to wrap you in the love of friends.
Thank you for inviting me, and thank you to Bailey for being the intermediary :)
You sharing your life of love along with your love is addicting. I love you and your family and so glad you still pop up when I start typing an e-mail. I was shocked when you told me what happened and I really hope nobody has bothered you yet. Though I must say the typing in the characters is hard to do. I think I am going blind!
Yeaaaahh you're back! I was so happy when your blog just appeared just now :) That being said, I know you had to do what you did.
Love you Rach and love it here. I DO need my daily dose and yes, maybe I am crazy but you have such a lovely way of making me feel normal...so maybe we're both nuts! Ha!
Love you, buddie:)
Your Chicago connection,
Amy W.
So I'm going to be the poster child for the Don't Be A Lurker campaign. So glad to see your blog back today! I was off computer last weekend so it was mid week before I noticed you were gone. I found an email address on your card blog. I wrote it down and have been looking at it trying to figure out how to email someone who has no clue who I am! Especially since I didn't know why you were gone and didn't want to be insensitive.
So, Hi Rachael, I'm Diana, I live in Portland, Oregon. I've been reading and enjoying your blog for many years. I think you're awesome and amazing, and I will try to chime in every once in awhile!
Hi, You probably have no idea that I read your blog. I found our blog many years ago through another website right after you lost your beautiful daughter. You have been in my prayers ever since. I work from home and part of my daily routine is to check out your blog. I hope that one day to meet you. I live in Denver, Colorado now and am a huge cheerleader of yours. If you ever go dark again, can you add me to your special list? I missed my Daily does of Tales of a Monkey, A Bit and a Bean. BTW. I have a son the same age as your Lily and a daughter the same age as your Ellie. I get a kick out of all of the Ellie stories as my Ella is so much like her!
Take care -
Lee
Love reading your blog even though I live thousands of miles away. God Blessxx
I was so sure you going dark was a snafu - and that someone would tell you and all would be right with the world.
I wish that had been the case, but in any event - I'm glad you are back.
thinking of you and of them -
xxoo
Delurking as well to say I've been reading your blog for years as well, and I was so sorry (and worried for you) when it went private - glad it's back and that you are coping with this new tragedy. I live in South East England and have two teenage daughters - your blog reminds me to appreciate them : )
I also tried to figure out a way to get in touch with you to let you know that I am just a grandma that loves to read your blog and I would be safe.LOL I don't watch much tv so the computer is my relaxation. Thank you for opening the blog back up. I thought my daughter had your card blog info but her computer crashed and she lost it. I feel like you are one of my daughters that I just have not met in person yet. I think we would get along great! It is so funny how you can connect with someone just by reading a blog. I love it!!
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