Blogging

I just started a blog post to reveal which bags my sister and I use from our site, since we seem to get asked that a lot (we do in fact, get to know every detail of every bag, so knowing which ones we use is pretty worthwhile.) I got halfway through the blog when I decided I should first do some researching on blogging in general, to get to know the "right" way to do it. (I've come to the conclusion that there probably isn't a right way). During my research, I came across one of the most powerful and painful things I've ever read, and it stopped me from completing my original blog. I felt as though it were so powerful, I wanted to include it here instead of talking about which bags are the best. I just spent nearly an hour reading this blog, from a woman who was struggling with breast cancer. The blog begins: "If you are reading this, it means I have passed." Ouch.

This woman, nicknamed 'Punk Rock Mommy,' chronicled her struggle with breast cancer through the last few years on her blog, and passed away on July 4th of this year. Her husband has done a few follow up posts describing what he is now experiencing. I want to say again that this blog is outrageously powerful. Andrea goes through her last moments with each of her children, and describes how she is trying to take advantage of every moment. It really made me think about my days, and how I let Emma lie in her bed a little longer today so I could finish my cup of coffee in quiet peace... I don't think I'll do that tomorrow. I think I'll take advantage of each moment with her. In a couple of weeks, I'll probably crave the quiet moments again, and allow her the extra rest time, but for the next few days, I'll allow the shock of this blog, and particularly this post, resonate with me, and I'll savor my time with my girls a little bit more. Enjoy reading the blog here if you wish.