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July 29, 2007

Moving Dots

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 10:49 am

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They say that the Internet has made the world a smaller place, you can reach any location with a click of the mouse. Blogs have made the world a more meaningful place, you can reach a heart with a click of the mouse.

This week’s collection of dots have 3 things in common.

These dots are moving dots.

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This week starts with Karaoke Diva. Her blog entry Remember a year in the life is a YouTube video about her family’s challenge with infertility. As she puts it, they have been trying for 15 months for Kid 2.0. She made a soundtrack of a life, and I saw other lives touched by it. This is beautiful! . . . I will never listen to the song thinking about anything else again. It drew me to the many people whose thoughts and hearts have moved me when they speak of their journey at TheGoodBlogs

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As I look down the list one that stands out is Child Lost. I find something Pat was moved to write in response to words she inspired. She reflects on her life as a mom to an addict son. Yet she talks about gratitude. I have a purpose in my life whereas there are so many others who have no purpose and their days are filled with loneliness. I also hear hope. Her story begins again every day.

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Then there’s Karen, a deaf mom. She shares her world where many family members suffer from hearing loss. Beyond being a resource for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, Karen blogs from the heart. Heartfelt words in response – But I try, my friend’s [sic] try, our baby sitter tries, and that is the best we can do. — show the welcoming place she has made. Karen was at SOBCon. I remember her smile.

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Shannon shares with us her daughter’s world. Gabi has Down’s syndrome. Her blog is a way to share Gabi’s progress with her family and friends. But it is more, it’s love and courage. This is one part of Gabi’s journey. Sometimes a response, I’m so proud of you for doing this remarkable Blog, is from someone already connected to the story we tell.

I chose these dots because they represent the spirit of blogging. Stories told from the heart, inviting us to join their personal journeys. I’m struck both by the honesty and the dignity with which the stories are told. From their hearts, they inspire and move others to respond.

I’m thankful they move us.

May the dots be with you!


Vern, The Idea Dude


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9 Comments to “Moving Dots”

  1. July 29th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
    zakman said

    Hi Liz,

    If I could right now, I’d visit all the dots there … but then I know it’s easy for me get lost there.

    I did visit Pat’s Child Lost, because there was something that touched. I heard her and left a dot there.

    One of these days, one fine morning, I’ll try and see if I connect with the other dots :)

    G’nite!

  2. July 29th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
    zakman said

    It’s a lonely world :(

  3. July 29th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Zakman,
    No every post moves every person. That one of these moved you is powerful statement for sure.

    It’s nice that you left a response. :)

  4. July 29th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
    Karen Putz said

    Liz,
    Thanks for the heartfelt mention! I remember your smile as well. :)

  5. July 29th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Karen!
    Vern and I both remember you well. We talked about this piece quite a bit today. Working on something with you in it brought back great memories. :)

  6. July 30th, 2007 at 12:01 am
    zakman said

    Hey everyone! :)

    It’s a fine crisp morning out here, and I hope you’re enjoying your day as well I am!

    As a kid, connect-the-dots games were lots of fun, excitement, anticipation and trying to guess what picture was going emerge.

    Over the years, I keep seeing that the dots, well connected, never fail to generate a pretty picture.

    Have a great day (or nite) all!

  7. July 30th, 2007 at 5:02 am
    ME Strauss said

    Thanks Zakman,
    It’s the connections that give the picture meaning. :)

  8. July 30th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
    pat said

    Thanks for your kind words and for your visit on my blog. I really try to write from the heart.
    Pat

  9. July 30th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
    Vernon Lun said

    Hello Zakman, Karen, finding new dots, revisiting old ones and introducing new dots is the best part of my day as it is Liz’s too.
    Vern

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