tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post1138706820755425065..comments2023-10-31T07:00:30.627-05:00Comments on Lost in a world awhirl: My secret garden...alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06013341654649926300noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-61968712857810186452008-12-02T10:15:00.000-06:002008-12-02T10:15:00.000-06:00What Samantha wrote, only far later.We had a great...What Samantha wrote, only far later.<BR/><BR/>We had a great Thanksgiving, but it's so strange for me, making small talk with people who either don't know I blog, or don't consider it legit. Holidays always feel like someone's missing now, because you folks should be there.<BR/><BR/>Because of this opportunity, I was able to weather through a very difficult and confusing misdiagnosis for my son, then connect with several other parents going through the same thing, and was only able to stay up about it because of online friends checking in, offering support.<BR/>I've since met more than a few fine people--everyone of them exactly as I imagined (or better) in person.<BR/><BR/>I consider Zilla's family family, and will probably be her grandson's mother-in-law someday.<BR/><BR/>I just feel so lucky to have met you and other kind people out there.<BR/>I feel a part of something that, like you wrote, makes me want to be better.<BR/>So it's kinda sad on holidays that I can't openly express my gratitude. Most times I just grin to myself, and that'll have to do.<BR/><BR/>Very thankful for you, though, and I'm sorry I'm late, but the sentiment is still very much sincere.Angeline Rose Larimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058615711696995128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-30395971058548739652008-11-30T20:08:00.000-06:002008-11-30T20:08:00.000-06:00The feeling is very mutual Alan, this was an aweso...The feeling is very mutual Alan, this was an awesome post, thank you!<BR/><BR/>SamSamantha Shantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586759980410037672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-18062898577158032062008-11-30T04:34:00.001-06:002008-11-30T04:34:00.001-06:00I want to add to all of that. You are a loyal, tho...I want to add to all of that. You are a loyal, thoughtful an compassionate friend Alan. May your secret garden continue to flourish and bear rich fruit - for us all!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356965133404249244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-15662227816834116782008-11-30T04:34:00.000-06:002008-11-30T04:34:00.000-06:00I want to add to all of that. You are a loyal, tho...I want to add to all of that. You are a loyal, thoughtful an compassionate friend Alan. May your secret garden continue to flourish and bear rich fruit - for us all!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356965133404249244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-4228927210395230482008-11-29T14:34:00.000-06:002008-11-29T14:34:00.000-06:00Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I hope ...Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I hope you have a great time!Pufferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617215563460515233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-17110886244295960792008-11-27T16:46:00.000-06:002008-11-27T16:46:00.000-06:00Your post made me smile, as so many of them do. I ...Your post made me smile, as so many of them do. I echo the sentiments of your other readers/friends: Thank YOU.Calamity Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089505327332329817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-10053395811267947672008-11-27T09:40:00.000-06:002008-11-27T09:40:00.000-06:00Your heartfelt eloquence is a very fine thing to r...Your heartfelt eloquence is a very fine thing to read this Thanksgiving morn. Happy day to your and yours, alan.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-62716491112638659032008-11-26T23:31:00.000-06:002008-11-26T23:31:00.000-06:00Thank YouhugsThank You<BR/>hugsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-53444445089985896692008-11-26T21:59:00.000-06:002008-11-26T21:59:00.000-06:00Wishing you lots of happiness and memories this Th...Wishing you lots of happiness and memories this Thanksgiving. How great that the blog world has brought me so many wonderful friends, like you.Dr. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340730498047128203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-87651142605729133522008-11-26T21:01:00.000-06:002008-11-26T21:01:00.000-06:00I just mentioned to MrZ at the dinner table, in th...I just mentioned to MrZ at the dinner table, in the company of my kids (who are all on Facebook, as you know), that I FINALLY changed my Facebook profile pic to the one of me with the Obama cut-out from the one of my skimpy lingerie hanging on the line that I use for my blog header. <BR/><BR/>He looked pretty confused.<BR/><BR/>"You're telling me you never look at my blog?!?!"<BR/><BR/>"Sounds like I might be glad I don't!"<BR/><BR/>Younger Eena (13) said, "It's about time you changed it, Mom! That picture is kind of cool, but it's just, you know, WEIRD!" <BR/><BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving, Alan. And Happy Thanksgiving to Dottie and Laura and Caleb and Dillon and Talia and ... to the entire cast of World Awhirl, without whom our lives would be ... only half as warm.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802695378617927299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-88808775280559063522008-11-26T20:03:00.000-06:002008-11-26T20:03:00.000-06:00Very touching, Alan, and don't think we're not tha...Very touching, Alan, and don't think we're not thankful for all the unconditional love you've poured out on so many HERE. I really have noticed how you've touched even those who are in the most isolated blogger regions. Thank you for being you!Lori Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01883850750657502492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-34151418026921685752008-11-26T18:25:00.000-06:002008-11-26T18:25:00.000-06:00Enjoy the garden. Thanks for being there.Enjoy the garden. Thanks for being there.Lucie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07099506232447224949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-3350369352106873072008-11-26T14:59:00.000-06:002008-11-26T14:59:00.000-06:00Happy Thanksgiving. It's difficult for those outs...Happy Thanksgiving. It's difficult for those outside the blogging world to appreciate the strength of the bonds we makeAnjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02562210585479814093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-19681076473032350532008-11-26T14:19:00.000-06:002008-11-26T14:19:00.000-06:00I'm thankful for you. I'm thankful that you let m...I'm thankful for you. I'm thankful that you let me into your life through your blog.<BR/><BR/>I'm also thankful for "being here".<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving! May the rest of your week be kind as well.<BR/><BR/>=)Sassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599624467609274837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18452695.post-28460918640289262942008-11-26T13:48:00.000-06:002008-11-26T13:48:00.000-06:00A wonderful post. Thanks for being you.Travel wit...A wonderful post. Thanks for being you.<BR/><BR/>Travel with care and enjoy a delightful Thanksgiving, dear friend.Connie in FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985782249287329273noreply@blogger.com