Saturday, December 16, 2006

bloggers on my mind

You know, this blogging thing really is a community. I know I'm not the only one out there who considers the fine folks I've gotten to know, through their generous and thoughtful sharing of their lives and worlds, as true friends.

And, like a "geographical" community, when there are those in need or hurting, I keep them in my thoughts and prayers. There are two bloggers I am thinking of today. One is Pablo, the sharp-witted but compassionate author of Roundrock Journal. His wife, Libby, is recovering from emergency quadruple bypass surgery. That in itself is traumatic, but Pablo was in Africa visiting his son who is a Peace Corps volunteer when he heard the news. He managed to get on the next flight from Nairobi to London then home, along with his luggage that had been lost on the flight to Nairobi, but I can only imagine what was going through his mind those many hours of traveling. Apparently Libby is recovering well, and I am wishing her fast healing.

The other blogger is Cindy Mead, an amazing nature photographer and author of the blog Woodsong. That is, what is left of it after the archives somehow vanished into cyberspace when she was working on the host site yesterday. What a tremendous loss to the blog world. If that isn't enough, Cindy has been facing serious health problems lately, including an eye disorder that threatens her sight in one eye. The drugs she is taking for this are causing serious problems as well. But from what I have read from Cindy, she is one courageous woman, and one I would be honored to be able to meet in person some day. I hope those archives miraculously turn up, somehow...

So, if you're reading this, send prayers to Pablo, Libby, and Cindy. I, for one, am also thankful for my own good health. Yes, I've been struggling with my weight and right now I am in pain from a bit of fiberglass insulation that dropped into my left eye as I was trying to fix an overhead light fixture, but otherwise I realize that health is a gift and not something to be taken for granted.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Deb, thanx for your kind words (especially the "sharp-witted" and "compassionate" ones). Libby is home now and doing very well. She has a staff of five (some of whom have actual medical training), and she is recovering quickly.

R.Powers said...

Will do.
It is one of the nicer aspects of this blogworld.

Pam in Tucson said...

Beautifully put, Deb. Great tributes to two wonderful people and their families. Thanks ...

Anonymous said...

Pam sent me this link.. it's good to cry happy tears instead of tears of pain.. bless you Deb- I've missed your words, your humor.. your grace. May you always walk in beauty my friend..
and Pablo and his family will be in my prayer wheel.. we're all tied together, even without our words..
thank you and may the joy of nature bless you and yours through ALL seasons..

Deb said...

FC- It sure is a way to connect. I never imagined the possibilities.

Pam- thanks, they are truly two wonderful people.

Cindy- Now I'm crying happy tears! I'm the kind of person who has few "real life" friends, and it is truly an honor to hear you call me friend. May you be blessed with healing.