Faraway Friends
Posted: February 26th, 2011 | Author: Lisa | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »Dear Ziggy,
When I set out writing this blog, I didn’t really intend on very many people finding it. It was a personal thing- albeit out here on the world WIDE web- but I never thought that too many folks would stumble upon it, let alone relate to or find comfort in it.
Well, they have! And it just so happens that the few I’ve gotten to know are quite lovely. If we didn’t live so far apart I’m sure we’d be attached at the hip.
I will share with you some of their words and pictures. I’m so glad that we were able to touch their lives in any way, big or small. The universe is immeasurable but the internet makes 3000 miles feel like it’s right next door. I am so thankful for these connections.
First is Christine and her little man, Henry. Henry and Daniel are about the same age. C&H and H’s papa all live in sunny California. They are the sweetest little family.
Here is Christine’s first email to me, from back in November of 2009:
Dear Lisa,
I have been enjoying Dear Ziggy for several months now, and I am
finally peeking my head out to say “hello.” Hi! I love your site. As a
fellow first-time mama to a little boy, I have found some comfort &
joy reading your words.
My son Henry is 2 1/2 months old, and just a week or so ago I finally
stopped logging everything religiously too. I am learning to go with
the flow and follow his cues. It’s amazing how well he can communicate
without words (although, I wouldn’t mind him telling me he’s upset
instead of his occasional wailing!).
Anyway, thanks for sharing your stories. I look forward to continuing
to follow your adventures together.
Take good care.
xo Christine
I am still in touch with Christine and Henry, watching them both grow via flickr. What a joy it has been!
Recently, Sharon from Malta (of all places!) contacted us to let us know how much she loves our blog. I was honored, and then I had to google Malta to figure out where exactly it was! She has a son, Giuseppe, 10 months old.
Hi Lisa
It is only a few minutes ago that I noticed that you had replied to my comment:-)) Thank you so much. I’m sending you a few pictures of my son, Giuseppe, 10 and a half months old (almost), and our only son. My husband’s family has Italian roots, hence the son’s name and our surname. I used to have a much more common surname before we got married:-))
I am 32 years old and enjoying ever moment of being a mum, especially the pride I feel in my heart when other people remark about his smile or something (you know how we ‘meme’ s are:-)) I cannot say that I don’t have difficult moments as he’s with me 24/24, 7/7, but generally I think we’re doing ok, or maybe very good as he always seems so happy. I don’t know. It’s all so new for me! To tell you the truth, I have a mountain of books about all types of parenting, each with it’s own piece of advice, which I refer to from time to time, but which many times I feel like burning (should I do you think?)
I won’t go on and on about us. Give you some time to look at the photos. Tomorrow Giuseppe and I will be going shopping for some shoes and a cap (while daddy is at work). He’s outgrown all the caps he owned, and it’s beginning to get sunnier already here.
Take care Lisa
I really admire your commitment in keeping ‘Dear Ziggy’.
It’s not like I need to be reminded, but it does warm my heart and make things a little easier knowing that millions of women all over the world are raising up their babies, doing the best they can, always hoping they’re doing the right thing. We are not the first mamas. We are not the last mamas. It’s so wonderful that technology has brought us together so that we may find comfort and solace in our common experiences. I feel so lucky to be alive during this age.
I hope you get to meet Giuseppe and Henry someday, Daniel. Your mama had a Japanese pen-pal when she was 13 years old. She never got to meet Harue Komatsu from Hyogo-ken, Japan. She really wishes she had.
xoxo,
Mama
