My mom doesn't spend too much time in this space. I send her sporadic links to posts that might interest her, but she doesn't stop by unless she's invited. Does she even read the posts I send her?
I don't know how I feel about that. Should I rejoice that she respects my privacy? Should I mourn that she's not curious enough to read? Should I file this under "I'm the middle child who goes unnoticed?" It pisses me off; it makes me feel just a little bit lonelier; it makes me sigh a deep, deep sigh of relief. Sometimes all at once.
I asked her the other day why she doesn't read my blog, and she said, "I feel like I'm intruding, and sometimes it's just too sad."
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I read your blog.
Sometimes they make me laugh, sometimes they make me think, sometimes they make me realize we are similar on things, and sometimes they show me specific things to pray for.
Here's hoping that helps...?
Love you, Sherry.
Research shows that most people over 40 just "don't get" blogging. It may be more of an age difference thing than a relationship deficiency thing.
If it's important to you for her to read it, I would probably express that to her. I might also introduce her to things like Google reader that allows her to subscribe to your blog - eliminates the forgetful factor most older (than us) people have regarding checking things on the internet.
Your blog is my favorite to read. And, if it makes you feel any better...I'm pretty sure my entire family reads it. Love you.
Raj, I think you may have misunderstood me. I'm not certain that I want her to read it. I do, just a little, wish that she had some interest. There's a difference.
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