Into Each Life A Little Rain Must Fall

Worrying about electrical outages is actually a regular pastime of mine, so when I heard about the theme of Mabel's Labels Blogher'10 contest I figured what the heck do I have to lose?

After all I'm a pro at worrying about an emergency outages. As a matter of fact, I am preparing for one as we speak. True Story. Our power company has informed me of a planned power outage this Thursday for about 9 hours. So far the preparation has been a bit of a nightmare, in and of itself.

But I digress, where was I?

Oh yes, Mabel's Labels wants to know how I would handle to following situation:

Mayday! Mayday! Electrical storms are coming TONIGHT to wipe out the Internet (perhaps forever). You don't have much time left to write about your passions: what do you want to say to the blogosphere in 300 words or less?

First I must warn you, I'm a wordy gal, but I am going to give it a shot. Below is my entry.

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Dear Online Friends,

I’m going to miss you more than you can imagine. I hope I don’t offend my family or real life friends by admitting this, but if this storm is the end of the blogosphere I have to be honest, right? So mostly I’m going to miss the Mothers I have met and connected with through Special Needs parenting forums.

These are the women who "get me". These are the women I have formed a lasting bond with, women whose own children, like my son, rely on power and medical technology to live. I, in turn, rely on them.

These friendships have been delicately woven over years; through countless surgeries, hospital stays and shared tears for many Angels that have gone before us. I'm not sure I’ve ever told you ladies this, but I need you. You may come here for information and enjoy reading about Austin, but the truth is I bring you here to sustain Me.

I need your positive energy, guidance and inspiration. I'm going to miss every one of you. I'm going to miss the information we share and our collaboration. I'm going to miss the support, but you will always have my undying admiration.





More than a little rain has fallen into each of our lives, this storm is nothing compared to what we each endure and worry about daily. Know this, I will not allow this storm keep us apart for long.

I will find a way to be reunited with the funniest, most caring, generous group of women I have ever known. So while the Internet may be gone after tonight, I will not. You will not be lost or forgotten. Know that I'm here thinking of you, praying for you and working on a solution. That's what friends do.


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Thanks for peeking,