Wednesday 21 January 2015

A Very Kind Community...

 

 
This week has been a Good Week.....nothing out of the ordinary, nothing too special, but a good week. Time with friends, time with family, time alone....yes, it's been good.
 
It's a funny old malarkey this blogging business don't you think? I've said it before, but it really does feel like I'm just having a little chat with friends. So many of you pop by each day to have a peek in my world, and I often wonder why. But then I love peeking in on so many of your worlds, so I do understand.
 
I've had so much support since I started this blog. Something I never envisaged. This really is one wonderful creative community. And not just on my blog, I see it all the time, all over blogland. And isn't it wonderful......when there is so much sadness in this world, so many awful things happening.....it's great that in our own community, people reach out to each other.
 
Just lately I've received some very lovely parcels, gifts from people who wanted to show me they cared. A pin cushion from my lovely friend Penny, yarn from Annette, and the most delicious Liberty bunting from Clare.
 
Annette and Clare don't know me, but wanted to show me they care. Wanted to show me they were thinking of me. Penny does know me, and still wanted me to know she cared!!! This just bowls me over, makes me feel hopeful.
 
You may not realise it, but by stopping by my blog, letting me know you've visited, you've really helped me get through a very difficult time. So thank you, THANK YOU.....I feel like I've emerged through, a slightly different person because of the path I've travelled, but I've emerged!
 
I'd love to hear your stories, what has being part of this community meant to you? How have you been affected by this community?
 
 
Thanks My Dears, for reading, and for your support....
 
Amanda :) xxx
 
 
 

 

 

31 comments:

  1. I'm new here at your lovely blog, but I do agree, it's a WONDERFUL community!

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  2. You've received some very cute gifts! Love the little peas in a pod pin cushion ;) I've also enjoyed making friends through blogging. It was a bonus that I hadn't expected. Wendy x

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  3. Dear Amanda, I so agree with you. The kindness and words of comfort are so ample in this bloggy world. I have been so comforted this year after Mom's death. Please know you are loved and cared about here in my little corner of the world.
    Hugs,
    Sharon

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    1. Thank you Sharon, I know it's been a tough year for you, sending a hug :) xxx

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  4. It's a lovely feeling knowing that someone out there has taken the time to show support whether you know them or not, take care x

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  5. The love and support of kind friends — you just can't beat it, can you? I've been ill this week and my friends have bowled me over with their kindness.
    Sending big hugs to you along with my thanks for your lovely blog, Amanda,
    Hilary xxx

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    1. Thank you Hilary, I hope you feel better soon.....and I'm so glad you've had your friends there for support :) xxx

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  6. I love it too - it is nice to connect with people who you may not meet in everyday life, and the support and friendships are great. x

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  7. I understand your feeling because I'm feeling the same... and more at that time for me in France .... I'm so thankful for the support received from everywhere ! well said Amanda ! See you soon !

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    1. Thank you Geraldine, it's so sad what's happened, happening in France.....I'm glad you've got some comfort from your readers, take care :) xxx

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  8. It's amazing and wonderful how supportive and kind this community can be. Including you! I remember almost three years now you left me a message when my mother was so ill and passed. You understood my pain and could feel my heartache. It's a good thing. Big hugs :)

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    1. I'm glad I was able to help Mary, and you've helped me too with my loss :) xxx

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  9. There are some wonderful people out there in the world aren't there. Such beautiful things, I am glad that they have helped to cheer you on your journey and more importantly that there are wonderful people to help with that cheering! xx

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    1. Good to hold on to, especially how things are in the world! :) xxx

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  10. I love your blog and hearing your news x

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  11. What a lovely blog, I have so enjoyed becoming part of the blogging community more than I ever thought!xxx

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    1. That's lovely Michelle.....and thank you for your kind comments :) xxx

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  12. I mostly enjoy that there are so many different blogging communities to dip in and out of - craft, vintage, minimalism, scandi style, fashion etc - it's very inspiring!

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    1. There's certainly a variety, which of course is the spice of life! :) xxx

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  13. You received such nice things. I'm glad to know blogging helps you so much. Sometimes I think I'm the only one who gets so much out of it but I know it's very dear to a lot of other people too.

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    1. We wouldn't carry on if it wasn't so much fun.....or we didn't get so much from it! :) xxx

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  14. Hello there!! Whats this? I'm reading some blogs!!
    You are very much loved, and so you deserve every little bit of joy that comes your way!
    I have just finished cutting up your fabric!!!
    Clare xx

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  15. Dear Amanda
    Blogland is an amazing place. I've received so many gifts and encouragement through hard times and good times. It is hard to not grow and emerge through this community. It is great to receive but it is also fantastic to give, so my pleasure. Enjoy!
    Xxx
    Annette

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  16. Nice job with the Bloglovin' button. Liek I said before - give me a shout if you need more tech advice. I'll be happy to help.
    Xxx
    Annette

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    1. You've shown such kindness Annette, thanks so much! I'm not sure why PicMonkey doesn't work on here, it's a shame as I think I'd make good use of it! :) xxx

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