Look how they brighten up my kitchen area... you'd never know the rest of the house has been packed up. A semblance of normality amongst the chaos.
Isn't this blog place wonderful. I received an email from another blogger, who I met last week for the first time - she says now that she has met me, when she reads my posts she can 'hear' them...I did have to ask her "is that good or bad"!!! I received a phone call yesterday from a country lady who just wanted to let me know I inspired her... no she didn't want to order my kitchen lights, like the 472 previous phone calls I received, she just wanted to say nice things. People are kind and good and generous and real here. I love how we support each other and share our joys and our not so nice things. You are a humorous, fun loving bunch too. It's truly 'addictive for the soul' stuff, this blogging. That's why I'm still here, every day... over two years later... for all those reasons listed above. I get so much out of this, out of my friendships with you and I just wanted to say thank you.
A-M xx
I am sorry to here you are having some health problems. I hope you will feel better soon. A little gesture like this from an 'unknow' friend helps, sometimes we even talk more with online blog friends then with some people in real live don;t we ;)
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desiree
Well done lovely Lorraine..and thanks A-M for putting so elegantly into words how so many of us feel about the wonders of blogging. And why I suspect it becomes so addictive!!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful gesture - hope you re on the improve healthwise! ps i don't think moving house is too good for ones health in general. You are meant to be lying low when you are feeling under par. Probably not a big chance of that happening in your busy life so grab a rest when you can! KG
ReplyDeletewhat cheery flowers to brighten all our days! Stay rested (if you can) and healthy.....KG
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been unwell. Thanks for the lovely blog today, very nice! You have inspired me to start my blog which definitely is addictive. So feel free to join... Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteVery well said A-M! I remember being too shy to leave a comment, thinking everyone must know each other well to be so friendly and encouraging! How funny, it has so pleasantly surprised me, it's a real ray of sunshine every day. Love you lots and hope you're feeling better - have you considered a dose of antibiotics? I had a bad chest infection for about 3 weeks and finally had to succumb to old penicillin..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing quite like flowers and friendship to brighten your day. Stay warm and I hope you are feeling better very soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd you my friend, are the sweetest blogger of all. stunning flowers. Now please, look after yourself! xx
ReplyDeleteAw shucks, what a lovely post. Very kind of Lorraine and very nice of you to post and thank her and everyone else. Rest up A-M and take care.
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful those flowers are. I bet every time you see them your heart misses a beat. We should remember these moments when things aren't going our way - it restores our faith. Hope you feel better soon A-M.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely thought...
ReplyDeleteI love Lorraine too. Isn't she the best? They are gorgeous! Hope you are having a good week and are feeling better? xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetheart Lorraine is! Your post about Blogland being such a wonderful place full of sweet and supportive people is so spot on A-M. I hope you are feeling better and enjoy those gorgeous flowers:) ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteGold star to Lorraine...beautiful gesture...to a beautiful blogger.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better soon x
What a beautiful post today A-M. There certainly is something about blogland, I liken it to having penpals around the world.
ReplyDeleteYou must have a knack with keeping your bloggy friends, yours is the very first blog I found and got brave enough to comment on and still the first I click on every morning.
Take care of those lungs girl. I too am prone to chest ailments so am feeling for you. The best cough medicine I've tried is Bysolvin, fab for breaking up the gunk! x
Hola A-M, buileing a house is an incredible happy and stressing process, isn`t it, but I understand when you say you fell in love with it! Same did I. Your house is just wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Chile,
Maria Cecilia
What pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better soon A-M, but those gorgeous flowers from Lorraine will def cheer you up! Blogging is amazing isn't it, I never knew it would be such a great experience until I started my own blog. Jxx
ReplyDeleteSo sweet - glad you received something to brighten your mood!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely a surprise. Blogland is pretty great isnt it. Hope you are feeling a bit better today, we had our photos taken today am dying to see them being the control freak i am! Am sure the cushions werent right lol. Take care and enjoy those gorgeous roses. Mel xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gesture Lorraine. I've found bloggers to be so generous and welcoming, and you, A-M, were one of the very first to welcome me to blogland. Take care and rest up. K xx
ReplyDeleteSo sweet of Lorraine!
ReplyDeleteBlogland is just wonderful. You can connect with people from all walks of life & around the world and share the same interests.
I am traveling to Australia from Finland in July. Asked Charlotta of www.spaceforinspiration.blogspot.com if she could do a postingof her favorite spots in Sydney.
She has made me several part Sydney guide complete with maps and suggestions. Two parts are published and she has told me there are more to come... I will also meet her for a coffee in Sydney.
Isn't that wonderful!
As a "Blogger" new girl on the block I can't help but agree. At the end of the day it is so wonderful to retreat into Blogland (or is it world?) and replenish my soul with the the warmth and generousity of spirit which seems to spill from each new posting. You are my first ever blogfriend A-M and I am so pleased to have "found" you. Keep healthy and happy.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful house....
ReplyDeletefantactic example of interior.....
I liked it very much....
The perfect validation on the power & generosity of spirit of this fabulous medium!
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
How sweet of Lorraine. It surely shows what a special place Blogland can be
ReplyDeleteAlison
Lovely centerpiece, very refreshing to see.
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philippines homes
What a lovely surprise to receive such a thoughtful gift from a blog buddy :-)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, bloggers are great people :-) I've made lots of new friendships, both real and virtual, in the 1.5 years that I've been blogging. Bloggers are helpful and supportive and smart and creative and inspiring.... I'm so happy to have my little spot in blogland :-)
Hope you feel better soon :-)
Kelly
Oh isn't it wonderful...i feel the same way! I never knew I'd make so many friends (even if we never meet in person) this way. And you are one of them. Please take care of yourself.. I'll be praying for you!
ReplyDeletexx Trina
You deserve flowers, phone calls and hugs galore! Your blog has brightened so many days for me and you've connected so many great people from around the world.
ReplyDeleteYou are completely correct - this blogging thing is good for the soul. Don't stop, I'd miss you if you didn't.
Andrea
Dear A-M, thank you so much for sending me the magazine! It arrived today, but the postman didn't want to leave it in the mail box with my regular mail because I wasn't home to sign the receipt. He left me a note saying that I will have to stop at the post office tomorrow, after 9AM to pick it up! I was happy it arrived, but mad at him!
ReplyDeleteCant' wait to open the envelope. You are very kind to send it overseas, I really appreciate it!
Take care!
Sorry to hear you hadn't been feeling well - hope you are on the men - I'm sure having those beautiful flowers around helped cheer you up - what a kind gesture. I am still in awe of how many sweet ladies I have 'met' through blogging :)
ReplyDeleteisn't that amazing!! such a lovely surprise to have waiting for you. it is amazing isn't how lovely people connect up through this little netwrok.
ReplyDeletehope you're feeling better! jxx