A circle of friends
“Then, a circle of your friends, will defend the silver lining”
~John Mayer
As we have all read about Marie and this difficult time with her mother being so ill, we bloggesses sat in our respective far away corners of the world and felt helpless to help the woman who had done so much to help us. The process of losing a parent through terminal illness has so many layers of pain and grief, and we all both empathize and sympathize with what Marie is going through as she cares for her mom at this time. We know her journey is exhausting, and we all wanted to help in some way.
My own mom always said that when someone is sick or going through a hard time, you shouldn’t pester them by asking what you can do, but should just think of something and do it. And so we did. In a collaborative effort, the bloggesses have decided to submit guest posts and ideas to Marie during this trying time in her life; to defend the silver lining of this wonderful blog.
We hope this lightens at least one load for her, so she can take a break from doing what she does best for us, supporting us through our journeys, and do what we know she does best for her family, supporting them in their journey.
I encourage all bloggers to participate in this effort, sending her an idea, a motivational thought, a tidbit, or a full post…really anything that would lighten Marie’s load at this time.
After all, it is why we are here isn’t it? To lighten each other’s load, to make the journey, whatever it may be, a little easier because we are here.
Thank you Marie for lightening ours, now let us do the same for you.
xoxo
Lauren
I met Marie for the first time when she attended the Europa Donna conference in Malta. Her enthousiasm flew around the room when she chaired the work shop about social media. And oh she was so proud of her blog. She inspired me immediately and got me into the idea to follow her blog. Then the news came in as a bomb, that her mother fell sick. Being away so far from home and having to deal with the news is so unfair! And now the news gone worse and it is so sad to hear. I really admire Marie for her beautiful words and texts on her blog and her inspiration. And Lauren I can only agree with you that we all together, have to pass on OUR inspiration to Marie now. She was there for her followers and helped so many people. The cirlce of people will surround her now and get her through this difficult time. And I so admire Marie that she finds the strength and courage, time and effort to answer people. Yes it gives her energy and yes it helps her but still it’s so special…. Dear Marie I wish you courage and you are in my prayers. It must be hard for you to see that your mum wants to be alone and it works out different than instead staying and comforting her. It’s hard to accept to do what she wants you to do but you will find peace with it. Warmest regards and courage from Malta. Sandy
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Sandy, I am so touched at your comment and so glad that I got to meet you in Malta, although I was distracted and not really able to engage with you with way I would have like to – I hope to meet you again in the future and have a proper chance to talk. Thank you for all your kindness.
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It truly does take a village. We love you, Marie!
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Marie has done so much to help others. She is truly an inspiration and has touched me personally, even though we are physically such a distance apart.
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Oh Beth, I am so deeply touched by your lovely comment x
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We are a circle of friends indeed. Thank you for this wonderful post, Lauren. Sending love to you Marie.
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Thank you my dear x
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minding the gap is all 🙂 Hope we lighten your load Marie.
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You have no idea how much!
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Marie I just left a comment but for some reason it didn’t post. You’ve been so loving to reach out and support and lift me up as I continue to grieve for James. I hope we can all show you how much you are loved and appreciated. You and your family remain in my prayers.
XOXOXO,
Brenda
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A beautiful idea, Lauren. I am moved to tears by this circle of friends who are embracing our beloved Marie at this difficult time.
XXOO,
Jan
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I have once read about a truth that may prove as one of the most valuable things we can learn in our lives: “Pain that you can share will be halved — joy that you can share will be doubled!”
To be able to share you need friends to share with.
Hoping this trial will end up for the best, I do even more hope that those in need may never end up without friends.
“Amor Vincit Omnia” – “Love Conquers All”
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