Hello! and thank-you to all of you who, with such kindness, left me helpful and supportive messages when last Friday's post just didn't happen, and to Julie, Helen, and Sian whose posts touched me deeply. Thank-you all so much again ...
Today I am here, recovering and reviewing, and using the magazine page from last Wednesday (Writing on Wednesday) as a basis for some journalling. In the photos, you will see the wonderful embroidery I received through the post as a present on Friday from the very talented Amanda. (She is currently experiencing tecchie problems, but don't let that stop you leaving her a message - this woman is truly amazing.) Just look at that glorious stitchery! You've heard of a brainbox? Well, I'm calling this a 'brain-bag', with Amanda's special cards inside for jotting down ideas. With a draw-string top from ribbon and beads, it came with the lovely card you see below, and the message on the front set me off on a train of thought ...
I've often heard it said that online relationships are not really 'real' - that they're a pale reflection of a face-to-face encounter, ersatz, not the real McCoy. Well, I beg to differ. These last four days I have been deeply touched, moved to tears, felt warmly held-in-memory, and it has been very real. And I know that I, in turn, will be ready to do the same for you. So let's counter the cynics and the nay-sayers and celebrate our online, creative relationships. As we dip in and out of each other's lives, offering what we can when we can, with genuine friendliness - here's to all of us!
