It’s been a long time coming, me getting back to blogging that is. I started my first one around November of 2005, weeks after my late husband was diagnosed with a blood cancer called multiple myeloma. It was an easy way for our friends, who were spread out all over the map, to stay up to date with what was going on with his health. I knew not everyone wanted to reach out and ask, so giving them the opportunity to check in when they wanted to just made sense. After his death in March of 2010 I had a hard time going back to it. Too many memories. Despite his cancer being terminal, his passing was sudden and unexpected. Looking backwards was hard when I was trying to figure out how to move forward.
I tell people all the time that I will never fix my lips to complain about what happened to our family. I felt like we had almost 5 bonus years with my husband because we could have lost him back in 2005. The past four years without him have been – interesting. A time to establish a “new normal”. Becoming a young widow and raising our two sons alone was something I knew was a possibility when he was diagnosed. I couldn’t comprehend the magnitude of the task until it actually happened. I went in to operation “Just-Keep-Going” mode. That meant doing what I thought was best for our sons well-being, figuring out what I was going to do with my unraveling world, and making sure I stayed involved with the cancer community that was now like extended family to me.
So what will this blog be about, you ask? Pretty much any and everything under the sun. Lord knows my life has been filled with some of the most random, poignant and even entertaining moments as I’ve “adjusted”. When you’ve seen what I’ve seen and experienced what I’ve experienced your perspective becomes different. And that’s putting it mildly. I used to tell people that becoming a widow at the age of 37 didn’t change me, but boy was that NOT TRUE! Oh, I’m different alright. I equate it to a butterfly coming out of a cocoon. A butterfly with a hint of pit bull now, I might add, because my tolerance level for nonsense plummeted after March 24, 2010. I guess that’s the byproduct of having the rug snatched from under you unexpectedly. You learn to appreciate the good in your life and dismiss the bad so you can make MORE room for good that just HAS to be on its way. I mean seriously, more good is coming, right?! Call me an “eternal optimist”. Always looking for the bright spot…or trying to be the bright spot, both work for me. So with that in mind… WELCOME!
Kimberly, so good to see you back at one of the things that you do best! Life dealt you a helluva hand at an early age and you have consistently shown that you cannot and will not let it keep you down. Best of luck as you share your journey through this Blog. May it inspire others the way you continue to inspire those who know you!
Well done Kimmy! Your story is one that really should be told….your strength and beauty throughost it all was a true inspiration. We love you and support you and your boys in all that yout do. I am sure Eli is smiling at all that you have accomplished and WI continue to do. Love you.
You are definately the “butterfly” breed of pitbull! Can’t wait to read more and see what is in store for you next!! You inspire me!
Kimmie,
I’m so proud of you. Thank you for not being afraid to share yourself and inspire others. God knows you helped me through some rough times. Love you chica!
More good is coming!!!
I look forward to reading about your adventures and appreciate your time and energy that goes into sharing them with us.
Wishing you all the Best!
Thank you for opening up and sharing your journey with us, I know it wasn’t easy being the private person that you are. You will help many that are struggling and for this is I thank you. Wishing you much success my dear friend. KimConnects rocks!
Love u lots
Jules
Found your post on Google, the headline caught my eye and it was a good read.
LOVE IT!!! Can’t wait to read more!! Thanks for sharing. May God continue to bless you and your family with more GOOD than you know what to do with!!!
xoxo