Why do I blog?

I have been thinking about this question lately (despite my lack of blogging). I don't know if I have ever written a post specifically on why I blog.
My blog will never be one of the 'popular' blogs. I doubt I will ever have 1000 followers (I doubt I will ever have 100). And that is mostly because I work nearly fulltime and the only real time I have to write is at the end of the day, and to be honest, I would rather just watch tv, go for a run, or read a book. I don't have the time to dedicate to it. Though sometimes I wish I did.

So who should read this blog?
Well.
Anyone.
I am tipping that most people who read the blog have a child or adult with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. Then there might be some other readers out there who have a child with a disability and sometimes like to read my thoughts on disability related stuff.
Then I guess there are people who know me in real life and like to stalk keep up with me.
And I guess occasionally my friends and family members have a read to see what we are up to.

Am I some kind of expert?
No.
Far from it.

The real reason I blog is for my boys.
One day I hope Braeden can spend time reading this.
He might at some stage doubt how much I love him and how proud I am of him (I do tell him everyday-but teenagers and all that-ya never know).
But I also hope Braeden can one day say he was proud of our family. That geez our life wasn't exactly 'normal', but it was still pretty good.

I also blog for Ryley. So that one day, when he is grown up and his time on earth is getting close to the end, I can read this blog to him. Remind him of his life. Remind him too, how much I love him and am proud of him.
Remind him that life was always about living.

If something I write helps someone else in some way, then that is just a bonus.
Writing is what I do.


Comments

  1. HilaryOctober 11, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    That brought tears to my eyes! Love it! Love you!

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  2. KristenOctober 11, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Well... thanks for the tears as I head for bed. Most of my blog posts are for that too. I don't want the twins to remember "the times we never came home" because we ended up at the hospital. I want them to know our life was so much more than that. Our days were filled with laughter and dreams. I love that your blog is that too. xoxo

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  3. Phil DzialoOctober 12, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I could not think of a better reason to blog. For me, it's mostly about sanity. I am sure that your posts offer hope, inspiration and insight...those are gifts that no expert could offer anyone!

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  4. AmandaOctober 12, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Hi Anna, "popular" or not, your blog is raising awareness across the entire Internet. That's something and it's amazing that you are sharing your story! If you are interested in spreading the word about your blog and story, we'd love to feature you. Feel free to get in touch on our site. Have a great day and great job on your blog.

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  5. TrineOctober 14, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Why do I read your blog?
    Stalker? Yeah, lil bit..
    Hey, you asked!!
    :)

    I think of Joe every time I create an entry. Not because they are about him, often far from it.. But I hope one day he can read it all (when he's big enough) and be proud of me :)

    I write it, bearing in mind that his little eyes will scan it, and that keeps me nice ;)

    Trine
    Http://alittlelessalone.blogspot.com

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