Wednesday, July 15, 2009

My 100th Post Was a Long Time A-Coming

It has been quite an experience writing this blog. I have met some amazing, witty, kind, talented people. I have met people that I feel a real connection with. I have met people that I enjoy reading and they actually read my drivel in return. I have received much more than I have given.

My first commenter many posts ago was Far Side. I was so pleasantly surprised when I saw that I had a comment about my cat Bob. I went on and on about how poor Bob got sick and how he passed away. I cried when I wrote it. It made me feel better but sad anyway.

And then I met Jeanne and Andrea. They are so different but I just enjoy them so much. I was Andrea's first follower. Now she has over 100 and growing....Her photography amazes me. I love her animals. I know them by name. And Far Side's old family photos remind me so of my grandparents and my parents. I love to look at them on "Wistful Wednesdays". Jeanne is so smart and such good entertainment. I felt a connection with her the first time I read her blog. She is a friend.

My first follower Suzanne is a grade school friend. She is always there for me and has never commented but I know she read all about our history teacher and heard about my grade school embarrassing moment for the first time. I hadn't even told her about sitting on T's head and smashing it into the playground!!!!

I have told all of you about my father leaving me at the park at the family reunion and taking me to the gypsy camp on Easter Sunday after our fifth grade teacher reminded us not to go there because "gypsies steal children". I have more stories about my dad taking me to poor families on Christmas Eve and leaving my gently used toys for them as Christmas presents. Their families couldn't afford a Christmas and he thought that my toys would help them be a bit happier. I hope it worked.

I have mentioned many times how my mother died young and I felt so abandoned at age 16. I never mentioned how my dad married the "Wicked Witch of the West" a month and a half after my mother's death and basically turned his back on me and my brothers and left me at a crucial time in my life. I forgave him later but it still hurts and I can cry at the drop of a hat. One day I will tell the story of my stepmother and you can make up your own mind.

I have whined about my husband's back problems and talked about all his medications and how he loses his balance and falls down. I don't know how much longer he can work. There I go whining again.

I have talked endlessly about my cats. I told you how my poor Bob got sick and died on election day. I talked about Stefanie's cats. And I even showed a video of my friend's cat punching me. I'm sure you are sick of my cats. But I love them and I am sure that T isn't sick of them. She is the biggest cat lover I have ever come across. Bless her.

And of course, I talk about my daughters. I complain about them. And I love them soooo much. They are amazing. They are beautiful inside and out. And they are the best thing I have ever done. I am so lucky.

There you have my year in review. I have so enjoyed writing these posts. And I hope maybe you have enjoyed reading them. Thank you for being there for me. And commenting. And emailing me when you haven't heard from me for a while. All that means so much. Thank you.

10 comments:

Andrea said...

I am so glad to have found your blog and to have the chance to get to know you a bit through your wonderful words and photos! I will never forget that you were my first follower....you made my whole week when you joined! :) Congrats on your 100th post...I sincerely look forward to the next 100 and to my continued glimpses into your world. You have an enchanting, touching blog...it's been a pleasure to be a follower of yours. :)

T said...

What a wonderful 100th post. I am so glad I found you and started following...and yes, I would NEVER get tired of reading about your cats..but, I would never get tired of reading anything you write. I am honored to get to know you and your family through your blog, I enjoy all of your writing, you write what you feel, from the heart, and with honesty, that, I ENJOY!!

I look forward to getting to know you even better as time goes on. :)

Anonymous said...

A beautiful post to celebrate.

Congrats on making it to 100.

Akannie said...

Hi, Jan !!

I found your blog through T's blog...congrats on your milestone.

Come visit me anytime and I will sure be back. Sounds like we have a lot in common...I sure thought my life would be different too. *grin

NG said...

Well done!

Jeanne Estridge said...

Looking forward to the next year together!

Hit 40 said...

Congratulations!!! 100 posts is a lot of work!!!

Far Side of Fifty said...

Congrats on you 100th post! You are a sweetie, I always enjoy what you write. I am glad to have found you! Is your life just a little different now.. since you started blogging? I think it just helps sometimes, to read about other women and men all over the country. And you know what, if you have a bad day..you always can visit a friend!! It is OK to whine on your own blog, this is your very own room ..and you can do whatever you want!! :)

Reasons said...

That's a great synopsis and wonderfrul tribute to so many. Keep going!

Anonymous said...

I've enjoyed reading them too.

100 Congratulations and look forward to the next 100!

GG