My head feels all muddled up today. I can’t think of anything personal to post about, because I can’t stop thinking about things that are happening to other bloggers. There is much sadness around these days, and even though I only know two of these people personally, I feel a shared “I’m a blogger, they are bloggers” connection with them. So if you will indulge me today, I’d like to use this space to let some people know that I am thinking about them, and that their stories have touched me.
The most heartbreakingly sad story I know of these days is from How About Two? Rob and his wife have suffered the agonizing loss of their 11 day old son Doss, who is survived by his twin sister, Jorja. There is no way to even fathom the depth of the grief they must be feeling, but every time I think about it or see it referred to in another blog, my heart aches. When I read that they were having Doss cremated so that if they move, they can take him with them, I had to stop reading and sob for a minute. But this isn’t about me, this is about them. If you would like to send a donation to Jorja’s college fund, you can email Rob at rob AT thewrittenrob DOT com for the address to send the check, made out to USAA College Savings. All I know to say to Rob is how very, very sorry I am for his loss.
Karen at Troll-Baby is going through something, I’m not sure what exactly, but the title of her last post was “Coming Undone”. I know she has no appetite, has dropped a lot of weight really fast, and is experiencing crashing lows. This worries me. It’s one of the most frustrating things about getting to know someone through their blog who lives in another State-not being able to get in the car and drive to their house with a chocolate milkshake and a supportive shoulder they can lean on. Oh, and the first post she wrote about this problem she’s having? Someone emailed her to tell her she is a “horrible mother”. That really PISSES ME OFF. If you haven’t visited Karen’s blog lately, why not go leave her a nice comment letting her know that she has friends out here in blogland?
Finally, my dear friend Mocha Momma, coffee-lover, mom-extraordinaire, teacher and friend, is shutting down her blog because it could cause her professional problems. She isn’t getting “Dooced”, but she is concerned that she might not be offered a new position if they found her blog. This makes me sad because I read her every day, I even found my favorite coffee through a post she wrote. She brightened my day with every post, and I am going to miss her so, so much. I hope she starts a private blog for friends so I can continue to get my Mocha fix. I’ll miss you, my friend!
Thanks for letting me acknowledge these situations that are weighing on my mind right now. I’m hoping that my kids will do something funny soon so I can get some fresh post material.
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It’s hard to post when people are suffering and going through hard times. I think that it so sweet that you dedicated a post to some bloggers that are going through hard times – sometimes it helps to know that someone is thinking about you, and I’m sure it will help them.
There is indeed a lot of sadness around the world that we read about in blogs. Also there is so much happiness.
I can’t begin to imagine what those first two are going through, but I have been a somewhat regular reader of Mocha Momma.
It’s a shame that her work, and the potential issues, are forcing her to stop. She was a great writer. However, I am certain that she is outstanding at her job, and there are children who are much better off and have brighter futures as a result. She will definitely be missed.
I’m going through some amazingly crappy stuff right now too. Thanks for the reminder that there are others suffering and it’s not always all about me. Helps me not to wallow so much.
I’ve been distressed about these things also. And my own emotional issues are spewing from the brim of my brain. I sometimes wonder if it’s winter blues. But then today, the sun is shining and it’s warm enough to walk to the corner without a coat.
I think things will perk up. They just have to!
That is so sad. I hate that stuff and only read it in the morning or I can’t sleep. Just letting you know I appreciate the blog too.