This week has been one of those emotional roller coaster types for me. Too many things up in the air. I feel that in essence, I’ve thrown a bunch of plates in the air and I am randomly shooting – hoping to hit one or two instead of targeting in on one of those plates and hitting it with certainty. I need to work on that. I need to get a few things (at the risk of sounding punny) off my plate.
However, in the midst of all this chaos, came a few moments of clarity and they all seemed to center around writing this blog. Ecemom and I are writing here in the hopes of making connections with people who share this world of ‘giftedness’ and all that comes with it – good and bad. It was one of our goals. And we are. This week we made the virtual acquaintance of Casey at Raising Smart Girls. Casey is one smart girl herself and writes several blogs. (I am just beginning to scratch the surface there, but I am amazed by her and her family’s story.) I am inspired by her writing and the compassion that she shows to others. She exhibits a selfless willingness to help others. Her spirit and empathy come through in her posts and comments. I feel renewed by the sense of camaraderie that this blog is providing in our lives and can only hope that we are inspiring and helping others in return.
In a week where I am searching for answers (and I am sure that I am not alone in this thinking) – Is it really worth it? What can I simplify? What brings me joy? More importantly, what doesn’t? What do I need to change to be closer to balance? I have found at least one ‘plate’ to hit. So in a world where I feel that all too often the simplest acts of kindness are taken for granted I want to say ‘thank you’. Thanks Casey. Thanks Ecemom. Thanks to Jen at Laughing at Chaos. I especially want to say thank you to my DH. Thank you for your support. Thanks for ‘getting it’ in a world where a lot of people don’t. Thanks for giving me a target to hit. Thank you for inspiring me on a daily basis.
Now onto making more balance and less chaos…
In a world that often empties our glass – I am proud of your glass half FULL approach. I am proud to be able to share this experience (though scarey at times) of raising gifted children (and spouses). I am proud to be your friend and co-author and grateful to other friends we meet along the way. Well said today!!
Oh, it just touches my heart when I can make such a positive impression on others. Thank you so much for your appreciation.
I do love meeting new friends through the blogging community and knowing what challenges I went through in the early years of my parenting, sometimes the ONLY sanity saver was by blogging about it.
I found, in real life, that many people could NOT relate to much of what I was going through – not my family, not my friends. I think many people do not realize the enormous task of nurturing children is, much less that of children with unique and needs out of the ordinary.
It has always been my goal to help others navigate the difficult and “unchartered” waters. To me, it was always relatively easy to meet my own needs before I had children’s. I realize I had no idea to meet theirs, because they come with their own unique perspective, interests and challenges.
I am grateful for what I have learned over the internet – so much more so than I would have otherwise. And I’m ALWAYS learning something new.
At any rate, I know this isn’t as complete as I want it to be, but I am truly grateful for making your acquaintance too.
I am re-inspired myself when I meet new online friends that help me revisit where our family’s journey has taken me.
Thank you so much to both of you for sharing your stories and your feelings as you strive to raise your children.
I wish you success in all of your efforts!
Best Wishes.
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Hon, we gotta hang in there together or we’re all gonna hang separately. Or something like that. 😉