I have been avoiding my Google Reader, packing my desk all around my computer and eyeing that link with near-starving temptation. But I know if I get started I won’t stop and before I know it, the movers will be here and I’ll deliriously begin ranting to them about MN’s crazy in-laws/racist neighbors and showing them pictures of all these adorable kids while my house lies in unpacked shambles around me.
So, admittedly, I’ve been avoiding you, blogger friends. It’s not you—it’s me. Really. My addiction is not something that I am easily able to control. But this morning I caved and hopped on with a cup of coffee to skim over some of my favorites. Then, over on Kimchi Mamas, I learned that Snickollet’s GH had passed away.
And now my coffee is mixed with many many tears.
It’s amazing how tied I feel to Snickollet, when I’ve never even met her. Maybe it’s the b/g twin connection, or the Boston connection… I’m not sure. As I told her, I think it’s because she has shared so much of herself and her life with all of us — I know I’m not the only one who feels this way, as evidenced by the many comments on her blog. I feel awful now for avoiding my Reader; like a bad friend who has been totally self-absorbed with packing and making arrangements and being excited. Ugh. I’m in mourning now for this blog friend and her little ones.
Chances are I won’t get to meet Snickollet before I leave Boston. Snickollet, if you happen to be reading this, I’m sure you are getting a lot of help and visitors right now, but if you need to escape from that… I’m here, if only for another six days. That seems silly considering we’ve never met, but I don’t care—I’ll put it out there anyway.
This morning I had to drive into Boston for an appointment. Driving on Storrow for one last time, Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol came on the radio. And I thought of Snickollet, curled up next to GH… every time I hear this song, I’ll think of you and hope that you and your kids are somehow finding peace in the middle of this storm.
As Mrs. Chicken said to me: Peace to you, friend.
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Isn’t it amazing how many people have been touched by Snickollet’s journey? I wish you had a chance to meet her and the twins before you left - she sounds like an amazing woman.
I figured you were busy packing or in the process of the actual move, but I’ve definitely been missing your comments! Best wishes for an easy (and speedy) move with the family - may none of your breakables break, may nothing important be stashed away in boxes too deep to open, and may you remember to have the essentials (toilet paper, anyone?) at hand in your new place.
Chasing Cars is one of my favorite songs … it fits so perfectly.
sometimes it’s good to just get away for a while, even if it’s from something you enjoy like keeping up with blogging friends. it’s okay. we’re always here when you’re ready to go back to your google reader.
Chasing Cars is one of my favorite songs as well. It does indeed fit perfectly as Carol says, especially…
“I need your grace, to remind me to find my own…”
Hope you have a speedy and successful move. =)
I don’t know the song Chasing Cars, but I’m going to have to check it out.
As you guessed, things are crazy right now, and it’s likely that we won’t meet before you leave Boston. But guess what? My sister-in-law lives in Chicago. I’m sure we’ll stay in touch over the blogs and when I’m next in the windy city we’ll have to have a meetup.
Good luck with your move. I look forward to meeting you someday.
Chasing Cars is a great song, it’s amazing how music can fit so perfectly in certain situations.
I really hope the move goes well, take care.
Just for you and Carol, I’m gonna have to do a road trip to Chicago… except PN will wanna come along and we’ll have to come up with a cover story how we all met and know each other so well already…
I know what you mean about Snickollet… gawd, I felt like I lost a brother, cried every time I thought of her and GH.
Good luck with the move!
I didn’t know Snickollet at all, thank you for mentioning her blog here. her story moved me beyond words.
Thanks for introducing Snickollet. I feel compelled to read her site from start to beginning because of the endearing way you described her. When I get back from vacation I’m gonna lock myself in somewhere (the bedroom, the bathroom, the closet?) and read everything there is to know about her!
Hope your packing is going well!