My home is not a place, it is people.
And especially thank you, ForeverSerenity!
Published on December 20, 2006 By Cordelia In Misc

I've always known that JoeUser is a blogging community, and when I hear about things happening in other bloggers lives I'm often interested. A baby is born and I'm thrilled for those parents I've never met in the flesh. When someone looses a pet or a loved one I mourn for them. When someone has a good or bad day I genuinely like hearing about it, and I'll leave a comment if I think I can be of any use at all.

My mother has been ill. Your comments and good thoughts have helped me through the rough times. Today the nicest thing happened and it quite literally made me burst into tears (good tears). ForeverSerenity sent me a card for my mother. It's this kind of thoughtfulness that really brings home what a community is, and how helpful and wonderful it can be to be a part of one.

So forgive the sappiness of this post, but I just have to thank you JoeUser, and thank you in particular to ForeverSerenity. You have made my day and my mother and father will be deeply touched when they get your card. Your outstanding kindness moved me to tears and "thank you" hardly covers it.

Best Wishes to all JoeUsers this holiday season.

-Kristin


Comments
on Dec 20, 2006

I also agree that JU is a real community of real people that share almost every aspect of their lives with each other.  Some people will tend to think it's not real, but I would have to disagree.

Best wishes to you, and have a great holiday, and thank you for your help this year.  You don't know how much it meant to me.

Happy Holidays Joeuser!

 

on Dec 20, 2006

Thanks Kristin!  I am glad we can give back to you, since you have given so much.

on Dec 20, 2006
How wonderful that Serenity did this.

Here is hoping for good health for your mother in 2007...and a warm holiday to you and your loved ones.
on Dec 20, 2006
How wonderful that Serenity did this.

Here is hoping for good health for your mother in 2007...and a warm holiday to you and your loved ones.
on Dec 20, 2006
I hope your mum continues to get well and stays that way. You guys have a happy christmas.
on Dec 20, 2006
Cordelia,

Best wishes to you and yours. JU really is a terrific community. I've now got friends all over the world thanks to this marvellous place.

As for Serenity, what can I say? She is one mighty fine person.
on Dec 21, 2006

You don't know how much it meant to me.

We help each other, ID.

I am glad we can give back to you, since you have given so much.

Me? I feel like I haven't given much at all, actually. I should get more involved!

How wonderful that Serenity did this. Here is hoping for good health for your mother in 2007...and a warm holiday to you and your loved ones.

Thank you so much Rose! I hope you and yours have a happy holiday too.

I hope your mum continues to get well and stays that way. You guys have a happy christmas.

Thank you Jennifer, same to you and yours!

As for Serenity, what can I say? She is one mighty fine person.

Indeed! She went above and beyond.

Thanks for the comments and for stopping by, all.

on Dec 22, 2006
I'm just seeing this! And I'm happy it reached you! I've typed and erased and typed....I just wanted to say I'm so happy for you and your family and thank you for appreciating! God's continued blessings!
on Dec 23, 2006

I've typed and erased and typed....

That's how I felt when trying to write this blog! Your unexpected kindness simply moved me to tears. Thank you so much Donna, what a wonderful holiday gift.